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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
JAP OFFICERS IN MEXICO.
VISIT SAID TO BE FOR INSTRUC.
TIONS AND NOT OTHERWISE
SIGNIFICANT.
Hucrta Claims That Financial Situa-
ton Is Improving. Rebels COncen-
tratc to Attack Town of Guadala-
ra

Mexico City, Dec. 30.-A commit
tee of Japanese officers from the
cruiser Izuma today called at the
japanese legation ostensibly for of
fetal instructions" A statement issued
later by a legation attache said the
visit was unofficial and without sig
nificance.
Huerta claims that the financial sit
uatiOn is improving, but it is not
Yet known whether he has raised
enough money to pay the interest on
the National railway bonds due jan
uary 1st.
Dispatches from Guadalajara state
that Rebels there are concentrating
near that city for an attack.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
MLLIONAIRES SUMMONED.
Must Tell of Absorption OF Great
Western Cereal Company.

Chicago. Dec. 3O.-Charging con-
spiracy and fraud on the part of JOY
Morton. Stealing Morton and other
millionaires. receivers OF the Great
Western Cereal Co. today secured
summons on these men To appear
In court on February End. Damages of
ten million dollars are asked. This
ls the second step I'm litigation which
II Is claimed will lay bare the details
concerning the absorption OF the
Great Western Company by the Quak-
er Oats Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
DEPORTATION S1ILlAMYSTERy
SEEK TO LAY BLAME ON PROPER
PARTIES.
Grand Jury Will bc Asked to Untanglc
Mystery In Attack ON Labor Leader
Accusations and Replies I'm Moy-
CT Case.

Calumet. Mich, Dec. 29.-In efforts
to solve the puzzling circumstances
OF the deportation of Charles H.
Meyer, president of the Western Fed
Grafton OF Miners. last Friday night.
local interest today centred in the
untangling of statements bringing the
name OF James McNaughton. general
manager of the Calumet and Hecla
Mining company. into the case o. n.
Hilton. chief counsel for the fedora
tion. and Mr.. McNaughton each is
sued a statement.
Mr. Meyer did not say that he
knew McNaughton personally" said
Mr.. Hilton, "and 1 believe the state
ment that Mr.. Meyer claimed to have
met the general manager OF the Calu-
met Il Hecla company in conference
In based on misapprehension.
What Mr.. Meyer told me was sub
stantially this:
That when the mob had dragged
him TO the depot in Houghton a. man
who physically answered descrip-
tion OF McNaughton alighted from an
automobile. cursed him and searched
his pockets. taking two wallets. one
containing money. which was return
ed. and the other holding private pa
pers and n $40 bill. which was kept.
This man was addressed by other
members Cs the mob as "Jim." AMI
wore a general air OF authority that
agrees with McNaughtons personality.
The man told Mr.. Moyer that IL he
ever came back To the copper country
he would hang him.
Mr.. Meyer told me in Chicago he
was convinced i'm his own mind that
the man in question was James Nc
Naughton.
Let me repeat that any charge
made by Mr.. Meyer connecting me in
any way with the event at Houghton
Is maliciously false" said M. Nc
Naughton. "I was In Calumet all
evening calling with my wife on q
friend and then accompanying him
across the street from his home to q
club"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
His Stomach Troubles Over.

Mr. Dyspeptic, would you not like
TO feel that your stomach troubles
were over that you could eat any
kind of food you desired without in
jury? That may seem SO unlikely to
You that you do not even hope for an
ending of youi trouble, but permit us
to assure you that it is not altogeth-
er impossible. If others can be cured
permanently. and thousands have
been. why not YOU? John r. Barker.
of Battle Greek. Mich. is one of them.
lie says, Il was troubled with heart
burn, indigestion, and liver COM
plaint until l used Chamberlain's
Tablets, then my trouble was over"
For sale by all dealers.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
NEW INTERBURBAN LINE.
Company Commissioned to Build Elec-
trio Line From Easiey to Augusta.

Columbia, Dec. 30.-The North
western Electric Railway. which 10 to
build an interurban line from Easley
In Pickens County to Augusta, Ga,
through Anderson, Abbeville and
Edgefield towns and through these
counties, were commissioned this
morning by the Secretary of State.
IL will have "a minimum capital Of
$4,000 with the right to increase to
s2.o00.o00. Citizens Of the counties
interested are the incorporators and
they declare the line will be operated
independently. The principal place
OF business will be at Abbeville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
RATTLE AT OJINAGA CONTINUES.
Seven Hundred Killed ana Wounded
LOCO Flee Across the Border.

Preside, Dec. 31.-Victorious in the
first clash with the Rebels the Fed
aga. but their position is becoming
weaker hourly on account of the de-
sertions and small amount OF sup
plies. The crash of battle ceased at
darkness last night. but was reopen
ed and renewed with vigor this morn
ing. 1t is reported this morning that
seven hundred are killed and wounded
up To today. A thousand Fcderals
fled across the border today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
REVOLT IN CHINESE ARMY.
Soldiers Shoot Officers and Proclaim
Independence.

Peking. Dec. ga revolt Of three
regiments Of the Chinese army under
the leadership of Gen. Yang Hu Pin
was reported today from Tali-Fu, in
the far southwestern province Of Yum
nan. about 100 miles from the from
tier OF Burma.
The soldiers on December 6 shot
down their officers, raided the arm
ory. killed professor and several stu
dents OF the Chinese College, as we'll
as n number of citizens, and then
proclaimed the independence OF the
province in the name Of DR.. Sun Yat
Set, former Provisional President of
China.
No foreigners were molestcd and
the mutineers thcmselve protected
the chapel belonging to the China In
land Mission. the school attached to
which was soon filled with wounded
and dying. Panic reigned for a fort
night in The city. but n force OF loyal
troops arrived. stormcd and recap
tured the city and routed the mu-
tineers Yang IIu Fin was surprised
and burned To death i'm a house where
he was hiding in n neighboring VIII
lagc. The surrounding country IL
said Co he terrorizcd by the remaining
mutinccrs. Troops have been sent to
restore order.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
NINE FIRE VICTIMS,
FATAD TENEMENT HOUSE FIRE
IN NEW YORK,
People Driven Out Naked Into Freez-
ing Night-Fircmen Made Heroic
Rescue of Twenty Who Were Trap
ped on Fire Escape-Eire Was
Work of Incendiary.

New York, Dec. 3O.-Five men,
three women and a young boy were
burned to death and three fatally in
jured this morning in incendiary fire
which swept a five story brick tene-
ment in Monroe street, one of the
most popular sections of the lower
East Side.
ScoreG were driven out into the
freezing weather in their night clothes
Twenty Of the tenants who were trap
ped on the fire escape by the flames
were saved by the heroic efforts of the
hremen. The police are INVESTIGATING
the origin Of the fire. All the victims
are Hebrews.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
PRESIDENTS GOLF IMPROVES.
Brings War OF Caddy Boys to End.
Physician Finds His Health ImprOv-
ing.

Pass Christian, Miss, Dec. 20
President Wilson played Is holes Of
golf today, for the first time in many
weeks. He made some Of the holes
under bogey, and succeeded in defeat
ing his opponent, DR.. Cary T. Gray
son, U. S. NJ, something he rarely
does.
A half dozen youngsters clambered
on the running board of the presi-
dents automobile when it entered the
golf grounds, and engaged in a free
for-ail fight for possession Of his golf
clubs. The president laughed heart
lily as he leaned out and separated the
contestants, while one Of the secret
service men told the boys if they did
not behave and take their turns each
day they would not be permitted t.
caddy for Mr.. Wilson at all. After
that a truce was declared.
After the game the president spent
the rest of the day indoors, sleeping
during the afternoon.
"The president is mending slowly"
said DR.. Grayson today. His grip and
cold have entirely left him now, but
what he needs is rest from work
and some exercise"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
TO INCREASE FORCE.
About Fifty COnvicts Already Em.
plOycd i'm Chair Factory.

Columbia, Dec. 3d.. J. Griffith
OF the State peniten-
uary. said yesterday that about so
convlcts had been put to work in the
chair factory. The number he said
Will be gradually increased as the
conVtcts learn the work More than
100 chairs have been partially finish
ed and the product Of the mill will
be placed on the market early in the
year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
Best Cough Medicine for Children

in praise of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, writes Mrs. Ida Dewey.
milwaukee,, Wis Il have used it for
Years both for my children and my
sell and ii never fails TO relieve and
cure a cough or cold. No family
with children should be without il as
II gives almost immediate relief in
cases of Group" Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is pleasant and safe to take.
which is of great Importance when y
medicine must be given 10 young
children. For sale by all dealers.--
AdNt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
TO PROMOTE GORGAS.
Panama Canal Expert To BE Sur
gcOn General.

Washington. Dec. 29.--Col. William
&. Gorgas. who made the Panama
canal zone habitable for white men.
Is foremost among those likely to be
appointed surgeon general of the
army TO succeed Brig Gen. George II.
TOrney. who died Saturday. 1t had
originally been planned to promote
him Co be surgeon general upon Gen.
Torney's retirement next June.
The appointment lies entirely with
President Wilson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
STORIES BRANDED UNTRUE.
No Combine Against United States.

London, Dec. 29.-Stories printed in
the United states To the effect that
Great Britain and Germany had con-
cludcd an understanding aimed TO
curh the financial and industrial ac-
tvitics of the United states i'm South
America were characterized today by
the British foreign office as purc i'm
ventiOns
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
COURT CEASES TO EXIST.
The Commerce Court is No More
Judges OH Circuit Bench.

Washington, Dec. 31-The United
states commerce court ceased to exist
ut noon today. Four judges have been
assigned to various circuits by Chief
Justice White of the Supreme Court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
HONESTY OR EXPEDIENCY?
Congressman Tells Why He Will
Not be Il Candidate.


Canton, o., Dec. 29.--In announce
ing tonight that he would not be a
candidate for reelection, Congress-
man j. j. Whitacre of the 18th Ohio
district, declares that mo- man who
wants to be intellectually honest has
any business in congress"
"Al I've done since I've been down
in Washington" said Whitacre, has
been to sit around anG try to look
wise and that's what any man has
to do who isn't willing 20 barter his
convictions for political expediency.
To-day | got a letter from a frater-
nal organization asking me to vote
for the pending immigration bill.
voted against the bill once, but if |
played the Washington game, | would
write my correspond ut that l would
carefully consider the matter then |
would keep blutiing until it came to
show down. After / had voted
against the bill | would hurry around
and explain that matters arising at
the last minute had made my act ne
cessary.
Il can't stand that sort OF business.
had thought there might be Il chance
for an honest, widc-awake frank bus
mess man in Congress, but l was
quickly disillusoned."
Whitacrc is serving his second term.
He was elected as a Democrat
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
WILL NOT ATTEND CONFERENCE.
Secretary Bryan Will not Go to Pass
ChristiaI.-OT on Lecture Tour.

Washington. Dec. 31.-Secretary
Bryan stated this afternoon that he
would not go to Pass Christian to dis
cuss the Mexican situation with the
president and Lind. He leaves tomor-
row night on a lecture tour Of the
middle West. He will return to Wash
ington on January 18th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03

our cost sale will continue through
Friday, End. Coat suits and furs at
1-2 price. Shaw and McCollL Mer.
Co.-Advt. 10
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
SCHMIDT JURY DEADLOCKED.
Unable to Agree Concerning the San
ity Of Slayer OF Anna Aurnuli,r.

New York. Dec. 30.-After wrang-
ling for twenty-four hours the jury,
in the murder trial OF Hans Schmidt
the priest who killed Anna Aumuller
Is still deadlocked today. 1t is said
they stand ten for conviction and two
for acquittal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03

Telcsraphcrs Will Receive More Pay
and Shorter Hours.

st. Louis Dec. 31.-The Frisco
system telegraphers strike has been
settled. The union lost its contention
for recognition. The operators are to
receive Il six per cent increase, a re-
duction of hours and other conCes-
sions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03

Ninetee'i Thirteen has come to a
close without Il start having been
made on the Sumter-Charleston eX-
tension OF the Seaboard Air Line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
HOBBS IL ACQUITTED.
Jury Releases Man Tried for Accept
ting IL Bribc

vicksburg. Dec. 31.-State Senator
Hobbs was acquitted today Of the
charge Of accepting a bribe. The case
has becn on trial several weeks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
Cha ambcrlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy has no superior for
coughs and colds. 1t is pleasant TO
takc. III contains NJ opium or other
narcotic. II always cures. For sllc
hy sll dealers --AdNt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
BRYAN RETURNS TO WASHINE-
TON.
Cuts His Holiday short But Denies
That Return Has Anything to DO
With Mexican Situation.

washington. Dec. 3l.-Secretary Of
state Bryan arrived in Washington
this morning a day ahead of schedule
tie denied that his return has anything
to d" with the Mexican situation
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
Chronic Consultation Cured.

Five years ago | had the worst
case of chronic constipation | ever
knew of, and Chamberlain Tablets
cured me" writes :. +. Fish. Brook
lyn. Mich. For sale by all dealers
AdNt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
New Years
Greetings:

q With the hope that this New
Years Day finds our friends and
customers enjoying a full mea-
sure OF satisfaction as a result of
their relations with us, we wish
to express our profound thanks
for their valued patronage dur
ing the year, and at the same
time offer our assurance that we
will endeavor TO remain always
worthy of your highest conf
dence.
Q That the new year has an
abundance of happiness and
prosperity in store for the peo-
pie of Sumter and surrounding
counties is our earnest wish.
Q For 1914 we have a propo-
sition which will interest thrifty
buyers. Watch for the an
nouncement for 1914.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-18
School Buildings Equipped for Use of
Lantern

Electricians have made connections
in each school building permitting the
use of the high school stereopticon and
projectoscope in any Lamar school
building at any time for illustrating
of the lessons in geography, history.
physiology, and other subjects. Car
penters will remodel the two south
second floor rooms in Lincoln build
by cutting out the partition and sub
shutting a rolling door, thereby max
ing an auditorium for that building.
Lights have already been installed and
the annual training boys are working
on a sectional platform or stage to
permit school programs to be given
in the auditorium. 1t is likely that
Lincoln school will dedicate the new
auditorium with school program.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-18
SHERIFF's SALE
State of Colorado.
County OF Prowers. IS.
In the District Court

State of Colorado.
County OF Prowers. IS.
In the District Court
Plaintiff.
G. F.. Horton and G. II.
Defendants.
Under and by virtue of decree and
Court in and for the County of Prowers
and State of Colorado on the 18th day
decreed that there is due the above
named plaintiff. W. ID. Emerson. from
the above named defendant. G. F. Hor-
ton. on two certain notes secured by
a mortgage, deed the sum of Fifty-sev
en- Hundred and Nlnety,seven Dollars
thereon from the nth day of November.
a: D. 1914. to the date of sale herein
after set forth at the rate of eight ts)
And in and by virtue of said decree
and order of sale I. the undersigned
Of Prowers and State OF COLORADO. "a am
authorized. directed and empowered to
expose for .s sale certain All, property
for cash to the highest and best bidder
after giving notice of the time and
place of said sale by previously pub
i've weeks in a weekly newspaper pub
lished in the City of Lamar. County of
found due the plaintiff aforesaid with
interest costs of suit and expenses of
sale.
Now. Therefore. public notice is here
18th day of December. A. D. 1914, at the
hour of eleven o'clock In the forenoon
of that day at the West front door of
'he County Court House In the said
'itv OF Lamar, County of Prowers and
State of Colorado sell at public auction
for cash in hand to the highest and
,est bidder the following described
The West half of Section Nineteen
40. Township Twenty-four t2D.
Range Forty-two (42). and the North
east Fourth CA of Section Twenty five
(25), and the Southeast Fourth % Of
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-18
Pioneer Playground Entertainment
Successful

The entertainment planned by the
ladies of the Pioneer playground COM
mittee was given in the high school
auditorium Friday night and received
most hearty support from the school
patrons. The proceeds will not only
pay all the bills incurred by the COM
mittee in the purchase of playground
apparatus but will permit the pur-
chase of additional apparatus. The fund
was increased by $50 by the enter
tainment Friday night. This COM
mittee by hard and faithful work has
secured about SITS for investment in
up-to-date playground apparatus for
the Pioneer school. An all steel giant
stride and rock maple slide have
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-18
Gymnasiu m Agitation Revived

The Holly lumber dealers have
agreed to provide the material for a
gymnasium to be built by the school
boys, granting four years time on a
one-fourth payment down at low
rate of interest. Holly is planning to
begin work soon on their building.
If some like arrangement could be
made in Lamar, the high school boys
club believe they could find way to
handle the financial end of the prop
osition and to erect a $4,000 gymnas-
ium in Lamar at once. They argue
that the high school can raise 100000
a year cash annually for four years
and that the school board would be
heartily supported by school patrons
in appropriating an equal amount.
These two sources of funds would
provide $4,000 cash in four years.
The high school boys will volunteer
$500 in work that is available immed-
lately, making $1,000 and the remain
ing 5000 the boys believe would be
gladly subscribed by the community.
Under this plan, work could begin
just as soon as the plans are ready
and proper arrangements can be made
with the dealers. 1t is believed that
responsible contractors would super
wise the work of the boys at low rates
and that by using this work, the ex-
pense would be greatly lessened and
the boys would have some practical
lessons in work and in cooperation,
and in participating in community en-
terprise that would be invaluable to
them. The high school boys club is
investigating plans and would be glad
to have suggestions from any one. The
club meets at the high school build
ing every Wednesday night.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-18
NOTICE OF RESIGNATION OF AID
MINISTRATRIX

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
dersigned will resign as Administra-
trix of the estate of George X. p. Mar
pies. deceased, and Will present such
resignation to the County Judge of
the County of Prowers and State of
Colorado on Monday. the 2Srd day OF
shall make and render complete set
Element of all matters in my hands
as said Administrators as provided by
law.
Dated at Bristol. Colorado. this 21st
day of October. A. d. 1914.
NANCY Z. MARBLES.
Administrative of the estate of George
Il. p. MARBLES deceased
First pub. Oct. y. 1914.
Last pub. Nov. Is. 1914.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-18

Section Twenty-t three $3.50. and the
Fourth th) of Section
(2D. Township Twenty
four cd, Range Forth-three (43l. to-
gether with all improvements and APP
purtenances thereto belonging;
Dated at Lamar. Colorado. this 18th
day of November, y. ID. 1911.
JOHN A. SIMPSON.
Sheriff OF the County OF Prowers and
State of Colorado.
First pub. Nov. Is. 1914.
Last pub. Dec. 16. 1914.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-18
Manual Training Students Do Good
Work

The manual training boys in the
Pioneer school have completed a fine
sewing table for the domestic science
classes. The school district furnished
the lumber and the boys under the di-
rection of Mr.. Brown made the table
without further cost to the district.
The Pioneer boys also set up their new
playground apparatus. The Lincoln
manual training classes are making a
set of screens for the primary depart
ment. The high school boys have just
completed cupboard for the girls
class in cooking, and are putting on
the lath and otherwise preparing the
domestic science room for plastering.
The high school manual training class
is planning very fine domestic sci
ence table for the cooking room, COM
plete woth working top, drawers,
handy devices for holding cooking i'm
PIGMENTS, ETC., and hope to do such
fine work on this table that it may
have brass plate with the trade mark
Of the manual training department in
scribed upon it.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-18

The board of education has appoint
ed Miss Bess Hanna and Miss MILL
cent Clark supervisors of the work
in sewing in the Lincoln and Pioneer
schools respectively. The teachers in
grades to inclusive teach the sew
ing to the girls on the days the boys
have manual training. The course in
sewing is planned for the teachers by
the two supervisors, both of whom
have completed the domestic science
course in the Kansas State Agricultur
al college. This is rather unique
plan for handling the domestic science
work but the results secured vouch
for it as one of the most efficient of
the plans used for handling this work.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-18
SCHOOL NOTES
Holly Wins

The Holly high school won the inal
game of the county baseball torrna
ment on Saturday by score of 10 to
8, thereby winning the series and the
silver loving cup provided for the win
ming team. A big delegation of La
mar rooters accompanied the team and
participated in the social affairs pro-
vided by the Holly people in the even
ing. At 9 o'clock banquet was serv-
ed to 80 boys and business men. Toasts
were given by the members of the op-
posing teams and by business men.
The commercial club rooms were OPP
ened for the members of both teams
and in spite of the defeat the Lamar
delegation report royal good time
at Holly.
Two games were played at Lamar
and three at Holly, each team win
ming all the games on it's own ground.
With the practice this fall, both the
teams will enter the valley tournament
next spring, strong candidates for the
league championship. Several of the
Lamar players were not permitted to
play last Saturday because they were
not up to the required standard in
their studies. With these players all
qualified the lineup would be con-
siderably strengthened.