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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-07-31
DECLARATION OF WAR
ON SERv|A MAY MEAN
GENERAL CONFLICT
LIKELY MEMBERS OF TRIPLE
ENTENTE AND TRIPLE ALI
ANcE WILL BE INVOLVED.
The HOSTILITIES HAVE BEGUN
Russia ls Expected to Enter the Lists
in Behalf of Servia, While Germa-
ny Will Then Take the Part Of
Austro-Hungary.

LONDON, July 29.-The Austro-
Hungarian government declared war
against Servia today by a manifesto
which is one of the briefest of histo-
rvs monumentous documents.
Germany paved the way for this
declaration by announcing her rejec.
tion of the British proposal to bring
four powers together in conference
for mediation. Germany explained
her ally could not be expected to sub
NIT her acts to an European council
as though she ware one Of the Balkan
states.
This announcement preceded the
declaration of war by only two hours
and showed the harmonious working
Of the partnership between the two
nations which stood firmly together
through the Bosnian crisis of 1909.
The center of interest has shifted
sharply to st. Petersburg, which
holds the decision whether an Euro
pean war which probably would shift
the balance of power if not rearrange
the entire map of Europe, is to break
out. Negotiations are afoot there be-
tween the Russian foreign minister
and the Austrian ambassador which
are designed to "localize" the con
flict.
The next news expected is the oc
cupation of Belgrade, and that now
may be an accomplished fact. Re
ports of encounters along the from
tier have been permitted to pass the
censor, but military experts here be
lieve mobilization already has been
effected, and that campaign is un
der way.
There is no enthusiasm in England
for war, yet there is a general belle
that her obligation to her partners IL
the triple entente, and her interest!
as a great European power, will fore,
her to support Russia and France il
any steps they may take.
The immediate effect of the wa
cloud is likely to be compromise OF
home rule, since all parties feel tha
domestic dissensions must be settle,
at all cost in the face of outside peril
/ The fierce demands of the consery
ative papers for a general election
have been hushed. The foreign offic
has become the most importan
branch of the government and no on
wants to lose the possibility of 81
Edward Grey, with his exceptions
influence in the councils of Europe.
| The British warships everywher
are taking on supplies. Soon afte
1t became known that Austria an
Servia were at war all the officer
and sailors ashore at Portland an
Weymouth were summoned to thei
ships.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-07-31
OLD Man ATTEMPTS
TO COMMIT SUICIDE
BY CUTTING THROAT
Mr.. SHEPHERD, LIVING ON HIGH.
LAND STOCK FARM, COMPLETE.
LY SEWERS WINDPlPE.
NOT THOUGHT He WILL LIVE
Brooding Over IN Health Is Thought
to Be Reason for Rash Act-only
Sleeping Daughter and Little Son
Were In House at Time 1t Occurred.
tuesdays Daily.)

An old man by the name of Shep
herd, aged about 65, who lives on
Highland Stock Farm, near the city,
attempted to commit suicide this
morning about daylight. It is hard
ly probable that he will live through
the day, as it is the opinion of the
physicians that he is fatally injured.
Melancholia was the cause Of his
rash act.
The old man completely severed
his windpipe with razor. He was
in bed when he attempted to take
his life. Only his daughter and lit
tie son were at home. Both were
still asleep, but they were awakened
by his struggles. His son-in-law,
who works on the farm Of Mr.. Jones,
had gone to the barn to go to work.
Their screams reached him and he
hastily came to the house. He re-
turned to the house of Mr.. Jones and
summoned DR.. Paul Faucet by phone
The latter came out at once and car
ried the suffering man to the hospit
al for treatment. There a thorough
examination revealed the fact that
the razor had wholly severed the
windpipe, and almost reached the
jugular vein. All possible attention
was given him, but little chance IL
entertained for his recovery.
Mr.. Shepherd had been In bat
health for some time. He had beer
paralyzed, and it Is thought thai
brooding upon the fact led to his at
tempt to take his life. He is yer!
poor, dependent solely upon hi
daughter and son-in-law. He has sev
eral sons in the county, but none o
them were at home at the time o
the occurrence.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-07-31
QUARANTINE
LAW IS MODIFIED
TWO ADDITIONAL RODENT
CASES OF PLAGUE DISCOVER
ED At NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, July 29.-TThe
United States tug Nepture, ordered
to this port from Philadelphia by the
public health service, tomorrow will
begin doing duty as an auxiliary in
the fight for the eradication of bu-
bonic plague. Tie vessel, which ar
rived tonight, is equipped with
special fumigating apparatus, and
will assist in the f1migating Of ship
ping.
The arrival o. tho Nepture was one
of three principal developments in
the plague situation to-day. The
other two were the discovery of two
additional rodent cases of plague,
making total of fourteen and the
modifying of the quarantine against
New Orleans instituted by health au.
thorities of Shreveport, La.
According to announcement made
tonight by Dr.. William G. Rucker
in charge of the plague eradication
campaign, Shreveport will only re
uuire the inspection Of freight from
this city and the fumigation Of sec
ond-hand freight not for personal
use. The quarantine there had ori
ginally required all persons arriving
from New Orleans 10 report daily tC
health officers for inspection.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-07-31
MT. PLEASANT PAPER
MAKES ASSIGNMENT
IN FAVOR TRUSTEE
M. B. YOUNG TURNS OVER REC
ORD TO L. n. HAMMOND TO
DISPOSE OF.
LIABILITIES ALMOST Sl,5OO
All Equipment Will Be Sold to Salts
fly the Claims of Creditors.-Not
Known Whether the Purchaser
viii Continue to Run the Paper.

M. B. Young, as editor and owner
of the Record Publishing Co., Of Mt.
Pleasant, made an assignment Tues
day afternoon In favor Of l.. Fl. Ham
mond, of the same city, as trustee.
He has turned over to the latter all
of the machinery, presses, and other
printing equipment in the Office at
Mt. Pleasant to dispose of as soon as
possible, and after paying two pre-
ferred creditors, to prorate the re-
mainder among the other creditors
of the company.
In the bill. which has been filed
at the registers Office, 1t is stated
that the amount of liabilities Of the
company is about $1,430. 1t Is not
known whether the assets will be
sufficient to balance the liabilities.
Whether those to whom the plant
is sold will attempt to continue to
get out a weekly paper in the phos-
phate city is matter of uncertainty.
The paper has had rather checker
ed career. 1t has been under the
management of several parties, but
none have seemed to be able to do
much with it. Mr.. Young operated
it for several years, leasing 1t in jan
uary to Joe ". Cooper, who stayed
until about July Is. Mr.. Hammond,
as trustee, then took charge Of 1t for
the benefit of the creditors of the
company, but it has been decided to
dispose of it to other parties. He has
found 1t impossible to attend to his
legal affairs and at the same time
give the paper the time and the at
tention that it needs to make sue
cess. Consequently the step to dis
pose of the plant :ock, stock and bar
rel.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-07-31
REDUCTION OF
FREIGHT RATES
ORDERED ON THE CENTRAL OF
GEORGIA AND WESTERN RAIL
WAY OF ALABAMA.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 2S.-
sweeping reductions in the scale Of
freight rates on the Central of Geor-
sla railroad and Wester nRailway Of
Alabama were ordered by the Ala
oama railroad commission this after
noon after Investigations which have
Oeen carried on several months. The
railroad officials denounce the new
rates as drastic departures from the
corporations old charges, but declar-
ed they would establish them and at
tempt to continue their business with
lair profit. By the order the rail-
roads must establish the rates with
In twenty days.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-07-31
HARLAN & PUGH
READY FOR TRADE
STORE MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN
IT WAS BEFORE THE RE- =,
CENT FIRE.

Harlan G Pugh, the we'll known
wall paper and paint dealers, have
at last gotten their stock and build
ing Strengthened out as the result Of
the recent fire. They are now ready
for business with a full line Of. the
very latest and most attractive pat
terms. They are also closing out at
bargain prices the stock that was
slightly injured in the fire. The
store is more attractive and inviting
than ever.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-07-31
SPECIAL MEETING
CHANCERY COURT
WILL BE HELD MONDAY TO CON-
FIRM LAND SALES AND 9TH
Err MATTERS.

There will be special meeting of
the chancery court Monday. Chan
celIor Bearden will not be on hand,
and so it is probable that the men,
bers of the local bar will elect some
one of their number to sit. A num-
ber of land sales will come up for
confirmation, while there will also
be some other matters of minor inn
portance which will be attended to-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-07-31
TRUSTEES MORGAN
ESTATE SUED
/ 4
ST. GEORGES CHURCH ALLEGES
1T HAS NOT GOTTEN INCOME
BEQUEATHED.

NEW YORK, July 29-Suit against
the trustees of the late J. P. Nor
gan estate was fled today by st.
Georges Episcopal church, of this
city, of which Mr. Morga nwas senior
warden. The church seeks an ac-
counting of the income of trust fund
of 100000 bequeathed to it by Mr..
Morgan, and left to the care of the
Diocesan Convention of New York.
The convention vas made co-defend-
ant
The complaint alleges that OF the
$4,000 year income due the church,
less than s1,4OO has been paid. A
proper construction of the will Of
Mr.. Morgan with reference to this
fund is also sought.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-07-31
SUICIDE OVER GRAVE
Of SLAIN HORSE
|ohIAHoMA FARMER ABOUT TO
BE DEPRIVED OF TEAM
BY MORTGAGE.

TERRY, Okla, July 2S.-Because
nc was about to lose his faithful team
VI noFses through the foreclosure of
" mortgage, Gottlieb Wigger, a farm
" To-Day shot and killed the animals,
Ou''ed them in his pasture and end
Gu MS own life over their grave.
"EEer lived alone and often told
,''eno' his horses were his only COM
~. T. A letter found in the stable,
said in part:
N'''n when l was overcome with
''e' with no one to console me,
I'Se old friends would act as IL they
We" all about my distress, and
Ou'tIess they had some sense of it.
would break my heart to see them
INTO other peoples hands"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-07-31
EUROPEAN WAR WILL
Be GREAT BOON TO
THE WHEAT RA|SERS
Nj MEAN THAT GRAIN WILL
keE WORTH DOLLAR OR MORE
\ ON LOCAL MARKETS.
ARF WAITING DEVELOPMENTS
, ocal Dealers Are Still Paying Same
Prices, as the Market Is Too Pan
lcky and Uncertain to advance
Prices Yet

There are some militant farmers in
Maury county today. They are all
together for war, if it means that
wheat is going to take the jumps and
bounds that it did Tuesday on all the
markets of the world.
If there is general war among
the European powers, there is no
doubt that the price of wheat will ad-
vance still further. Dollar wheat is
an absolute certainty in that case. 1t
would not be improbable that it
would 90 much higher than that fig
ure. Russia, one Of the great wheat
producing countries Of the world,
would be cut off from raising a crop,
and the United States would be call
ed upon to help furnish bread for the
European armies.
The St, Louis and Chicago wheat
markets were in a state of panic all
day Tuesday as the result Of the de-
claration of war by AustroHungary.
The price few up eight or nine cents
on the bushel. Thousands of dollars
were made and lost in a few minutes.
These figures declined somewhat to.
day, and there was a somewhat stead
| Ter tone to the market.
The local wheat buyers and millers
are sitting still and awaiting devel.
opments. Conditions are entirely toe
uncertain to buy the grain when the
markets are in such a state. They
are still paying the prices that the,
have for the past few days. They
will advance their quotations when
ever there becomes some degree o1
certainty as to whether the war is 6
reality, or merely a scare.
Of course, if there is war among
all the European powers, the whea
raisers of this country will reap ;
golden harvest. 1t will mean thous
ands of dollars in their pockets. Blu
few are selling now, but are waiting
for higher prices.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-07-31
ORPHANS SUE FOR
PHILPOT LOSSES
CLAIM THAT REAL ESTATE MAN
GOT AWAY WITH $4,000 OF
THEIR FUNDS.
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 29.-The
Tennessee Baptist orphanage today
filed suit for $4,000 against Ever
EFT Philpot the absconding real es-
tate man. He was a trustee of the In.
stitution.
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CONTINUED on Page Eleven !,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
SAFE ON WESTERN COAST.
Commander OF Cheyenne Reports
Residents of Enscnada Not in Dam
ger.

Washington, April 24.-Safety Of
Americans reported to be menaced
by MeXicans at Ensenada, on the west
coast Of Mexico, was reported to the
navy department tonight in a relayed
wireless dispatch from Lieut.. Jensen,
commanding the monitor Cheyenne,
reporting his arrival off Ensenada
The Mexican garrison and popu-
lace were greatly excited by the ap-
pearance Of the American man-of-
war. A navy department statement
tonight said:
Troops (Mexican) were hurriedly
stationed to resit an expected land
ing and four field guns were brought
to bear. Lieut.. Jensen says the COM
general has guaranteed the
safety Of Americans and that the
American consul yesterday sent all
to plantations, five and ten
miles down the coast. He reports
that SO Americans desire transporta-
tf6n north. Telegraphic communica-
tion was interrupted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
VICE PRESIDENT HOPEFUL.
Vice President Marshall Expresses
Wish That War May bc Avcrtcd.

Fort Myers, Fla, April 24.--"There
is no war with Mexico, unless one has
been declared since l began speaking" ,"
said Vice President Marshall, in ad-
dressing the Florida state Press asso-
citation last night.
THE taking of the custom house at
Vera Cruz was not an act of warfare.
Under international law, it was sim
ply an act Of reprisal. Whether there
Is to be war or not, 1 do not know.
Nobody can tell. The gambler would
say that it lay at the feet of fate. The
poet would say that it rested upon
the lever of chaos. But, for myself.
looking back over the 1875 years of
glorious history, realizing all it cost
to lay the foundation of this country,
believe this thing rests in the hands
of God, and l hope it may be the
purpose OF Him who rules the des-
TIMES OF nations as lie does the des-
TIMES of individuals, that this cup
may pass from the lips of the Ameri-
can people"
Vice President Marshall introduced
Mrs. Marshall as heap big squaw" to
Chief Charley Tiger Tail, a Seminole
Indian from the Everglades.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
REBELS ATTACK TAMPIC0.
HOT FIGHT IN PROGRESS THERE
TODAY.
Federal GUnbOats Smelling The City
to Rctard Advance of Rebels
Foreigners in Great Danger.

Vera Cruz, April ga wireless
from Tampico announces that the
rebel attack continued on the feder-
ais today. The fcderals' gunbOats are
Smelling the city and badly aimed
shells are exploding in all parts Of
the city, killing many civilians and
wrecking buildings. Hundreds of
foreigners are greatly imperiled.
The battleship Louisiana has been
diverted and ordered to Tampico.
The British cruiser Essex with Ad-
miral Graddock aboard, and other
foreign warships will join the rescue
squadron.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
COMMISSIONER WATSON HONOR
I'D.
Elected President OF National Drain
age Congress.

Savannah. Ga, Aprii 2i.-E. j..
Watson. commissioner al agriculture,
commerce and industries of South
Carolina. was today elected president
OF tho National Drainage congress.
The congress decided To hold the next
meeting In Washington and later
there will he an International Sos
sion In San Francisco. Columbia's
ivitation To the congress was cX-
tended In speech this morning by
II e.. Hayward, Columbia lost he
cause Of It's proximity To- savannah.
In his speech of acceptance Com
missioner Watson promised To use
all his energy In carrying out
tn purposes of the congress. NcXt
Tuesday ne will appear before the
rivers and harbors committee IN
Wa hington To urge n favorable re-
port on the williams-Clark national
drPinagc measure which was in
dursed at the afternoon session of the
congress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
NEUVO LAREDO DESERTED.
FcdCrals Leave City and March
SOuthNard.

Laredo, Texas, April 23.-Neuvo
Laredo was evacuated by the fed
cral irrcgulars and volunteers late
today and the Mexican town across
the river from here was then rapid
lN abandoncds by women, children
and civilians, who followed in the
wake Of the soldiers. The regular
federal garrison departed southwark
yesterday, presumably to join other
federal forces at Saltillo.
Much excitement attended the flight
today rs the refugees hastily departed
ON foot laden with curious bundles of
clothing and food or weighted down
with some household possession.
There was no disturbance on the
American side. Practically all Ameri-
cans ave left NCuvo Laredo and sur
Iding country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
1000 AMERICANS IN PERIL.
BADGER MAY BEGIN
MARCH ON MEXICO CITY.
Will Land $4,000 Sailors and Marines,
IL Situation Becomes Acute
Americans Mcnaced as They Flee
From Huerta.

Washington, April 25.-Fears that
there will be IL massacre of all Amer
leans in Mexico grew hourly today.
Dispatches tell of citizens of the
United States being mcnaced, and
some actually arrested on the trains
as they are fleeing from the wrath
of Huerta and his murderous follow
ers.
Government dispatches show that
over four thousand Americans are
inperilled in Tampico, Mexico City,
Irapuate. Monterey, Cananea, Puerto
and scattered throughout Mexico
Gen. Funston is due at Vera Cruz
Monday.
Admiral Badger will land fifteen
thousand sailors and marines and be-
gin a march to Mexico City, if the
situation becomes acute.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
Autocrat Wins Championship.

Mr.. Geo. u. shores roam Gclding,
Autocrat, on Thursday afternoon i'm
Columbia for the third time carried
off the cup in the championship con-
test in the South Carolina Horse
Show Circuit. having won in the
championship class for fvc-gaitcd
horses at Sumter and Darlington pre-
Viously This horse has showed
fine form every time he had been
entered and when ridden by Mr..
Buddy" lirock. has seldom failed to
carry eff the first or second prize.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
FROM ENGLISH VIEWPOINT.
Correspondent Says Rebels and TCd-
erals Are United.

London, April 2i.-Telegraphing
from Mexico City Thursday the Daily
Telegraph correspondent says:
Three years of fratrcidal war was
forgotten in a day, the Mexican revo-
luton ceased and the nation was
blended into unity which seems
formidable. The utmost enthusiasm
and devotion for President Huerta
was displayed by all classes today,
and President Wilson'S nation was
greeted with howls Of death to the
Americans" Patriotic demonstrations
are unccasing. The Indian masses,
whom the revolution was driving into
anarchy now are Offering themselves
as volunteers. Thousands of women
have offered their services for active
defence.
THE concentration of troops to-
ward Vera Cruz is beginning. All
railway services have been suspended
and trains are being employed for
the transport OF troops. The stations
along the line to Vera Cruz are tu-
multous encampments.
THE Japanese residents here are
making great demonstrations. They
cheered before the foreign offices to-
day, and the foreign minister appear
ed on balcony and addressed them
upon the close union between Mexico
and Japan.
"a painful impression was caused
by the daring appearance of Mrs.
Nelson O'Shaughnessy. wife of The
American charge d'affares, at the
wedding today Of President Huerta' S
son. During the ceremony Mrs.
O'Shaughnessy sat Immediately be-
side Sonora Huerta, and in the pro-
cession had the arm Of the command
er of the rural guards.
This morning when Mexico City
awoke it was surprised to find the
statue of George Washington not on
it's pedestal, but at the foot of the
Benito Juarez, a national hero"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
RE0RGAEIlING At vera CRUZ
AMERICANS RESTORE ORDER
AND ADMINISTER PUBLIC
AFFAIRS.
Mcxicans Appointed To- Take Charge
Of Departments Wherever 1t is Pos
sible TO Secure Suitable Men.

Vera Cruz. April 24.-Five divisions
of tho civil administration were or
ganized today-police, sanitary, har-
hor. finance and customs. An effort
VAS made to put Mexicans at the
headSof all departments. but as this
was impossible. at least i'm two de-
pRxtmcnte. American officers were as
hencd to the posts. They are Lieut..
Commander McNoely. Of the battle
ship Louisiana. who was appointed
chief OF police. and the fleet payInas-
ter. who was made collector of GUS
toms. An EFFORT still Is being made to
get Mexicans to act as heads OF the
other departments. hut IL this Is i'm
possible American will be placed i'm
charge of all. An American will be
made inspector over each department
headed by "a Mexican.
Police provisions call for con-
tinusnce OF the patrol of Americans
although Mcxicans have been invited
to cooperate I'm the organization OF
native force. The customs receipts.
II In said. may be placed to the credit
Of the United States.
Close scrutiny will be maintained
over all newspapers and other pub,
licstions and no editorial comment
concerning the American occupation
or news regarding the movement OF
troops will be permitted.
THO commandant of the San Juan
do Cioa fortress In the inner harbor
dressed In full uniform. called on
Rear Admiral Fletcher today and
was granted permission TO take sup
plies To the women and children ref
ugecs In the fortress. The battlcship
Louisiana sailed for Galveston today
To convoy the army transports to Vera
Cruz.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
DECLARATION OF
WAR.
State Department to Recall All Amer
lean COnsuls in Huerta Territory.

Washington, April 24.-It leaked
out this afternoon that the State de-
partment has decided to issue an or
der recalling all the American consuls
IN the territory in Northern Mexico
controlled by the Huertistas. This is
regarded as very significant by those
who are versed in diplomatic proce-
dure. 1t is a step generally preceding
a declaration of war. The impression
prevails that such a declaration will
be made unless Hucrta changes his
tactics within sevcnty-two hours.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
WOULD RESTORE QUIET.
EnSlishman Suggests Effort by His
COuntry.

London, April 23.-An offer by
Great Britain of her good Offices
in accordance with The Hague con-
vention with regard to the war be-
tween the United States and Mexico"
was suggested by David Marshall Ma
son, a Liberal member of the house
of commons, today.
In reply Premier Asquith asked
MIR. Mason, in view Of the Importance
of the matter raised, to repeat his
question next week, when, he said
perhaps Sir Edward Grey the for
eign SECRETARY, would have returned
from France.
Mr.. Asquith added that the Brit
ish government was carefully watch
ing the situation.