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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05

this great man / the board would be
thoroughly convinced that he is not neglectful
to the poorer classes
DIR. Johnston needs no champion to espouse
his cause as he is fully able to defend himself
in every way, his reputation being so well
established that sensible thinking people both
in and out of the profession throughout the
country know that there Is nothing to such
charges
Very truly yours,
j. f. T1LMAN, M D.
Rock Castle, Va, February 4th
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05

Washington farmers will require knowledge
of how to get out of a pig the most there Is In
1t, and at the same time be adding something
to the meat supply.--knoxville Journal and
Tribune.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
Coxey and Gooseflesh.

Washington remains calm even anguid, un-
der the threat Of another visit from General
Coxey at the head of a so-called army" Even
the size of the army" fails 10 raise goosefesh
Half million is the figure.
Times have changed. Today's situation, gen
orally considered does not duplicate the situa-
ton OF twenty years ago Not all wheels
of industry are turning. The number of I'M
employed is large. There is some suf-
fering Here and there are souphouses well
patronzed.
But twenty years ago a sort of despair was
in the air. Men with money and men without
alike felt 1t. The capitalists boarding,
The strapped" were complaining The song,
the sigh of the weary" was, Hard times, come
again no more
This bred panic. Men and women ordinarily
clear headed and courageous began seeing things.
SO that when 1t announced that a man
named Coxey had left his home in Ohio for
Washington, and would present himself at the
head of q multitude before congress and demand
Legislation instantly relieving all distress. this
good community exhibited some concern.
The general and his army" arrived and
the community not only breathed more easily
but got a line on things that prevented a repe-
tttion of the Crackdom had not gath
cred under banner for assault on the town
Even had the army been of militant spirit
small section of the local police could have
handled it, But 1t neither militant nor
large-at most a small company Of amiahle
ne err do wells marching partly for excitement
and did harm.
Only few days ago the episode re-
called by the death here Of who had
been prominent in 1t. He harmless In
dividuaI, who, under the right guidance, might
have made. a success OF life. But he had fallen
under the spell of half-baked grocery philoso-
ply absurdy expounded. and been switched from
the track of everyday usefulness to that of idle
ness and mere chatter. He had Intelligent
message. and therefore claim attention.
But his perverted notions multiplied his rest
Iessness increased until ne fancied himself
called to leadership. But he led nobody and
got nowhere. and died in worse despair than
when he first set out to reform the country
and make everybody prosperous and happy.
The Coxey style OF hiking for the purpose
proclaimed is without excuse, and aScom plishes
good. There grievances that should be
redressed. There always such grievances
But the most effective way redress them is
provided for by the constitution. Why not try
the ballot box for change.-Washngton Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
The Hog As An Educator.

The Union stock yards in Portland Ore, have
offered to supply pig 10 every school In that
State and in the State of Washin gton that will
agree to take one. with the conditions pre-
scribed The requirements is that in any school
that takes pig will keep record of what the
pig eats and how 1t is cared for The stock
yards agree buy the pig back after 1t has thus
been cared for. and the record has he n made
paying to -the-scheel- the-fHefttet price,
The State of Oregon is the home Of good
many freaky things. especially in the matter of
government: but 1t will be seen at a glance
there is solid behind the pig business
1t is proposed to make the pie educator In
the schools and it can be seen that IL will be
capable OF imparting some useful and very prac-
teal knowledge. 1t will be a of knowledge
that viii have direct bearing upon ono Of the
universal complaints now being heard an this
country-complaint at the high cost of meat
And the education that will be had from these
pigs witt add to The sum knowledge not OF those
attending the school alone. but also to the
people interested in the business of the stock
yards. and adding to the meat -aupriy
The sons and daughters Of the Oregon and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
SUMTER, s. g, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY a. 1914
A. c. |. RAILROAD SPLITS.
WILL BE DIVIDED IN TWO AND
ASSETS PORTIONED OUT.
Will Give Back to Shareholders
Control of Railroads, Including A.
{. L., l.. & y and n, G. & St. l..

New York, Jan 15.-The Atlantic
Coast Line company, Connecticut
corporation, holding control of the
Atlantic Coast Line railroad and
through it control of the Louisville &
Nashville and the Nashville, Chat
tanooga & st. Louis, is to be split in
two by distribution of a large part
of the assets, according to action de-
icided upon at meeting Of Coast Line
directors in this city today.
= The Connecticut company was
Formed in 1889 to hold a controlling
Interest in the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
road and securities in other compa-
snies. 1t owns s33,150,O00 or more
than half Of the Coast Lines $5S,745,-
900 Of stocks and other securities,
mostly bonds, Of market value Of
$4S, S,880,000. 1t has an authorized cap
ital of s1OO,OO0,OO but only $780,
GEO OF this has been issued. This stock
never has been widely distributed and
1t is understood virtually all of the
shares are held by Henry Walters,
chairman of the Atlantic Coast Line
road
The stockholders shortly will be
called together to approve a proposal
that half Of the Coast Line company
stock, or $8,S20000, be extinguisheG
by the return to holders Of twice that
amount of Coast Line railroad shares
or $17,640,OO0. This will leave $15,-
$4,000 of the railroad stock in the
Connecticut company's treasury, thus
returning control Of the railroad to
its own shareholders.
AS Mr.. Walters will get back the
stock put into the holding company's
treasury, he will have the same voice
in the management Of the three roads
as before.
He would not make any comment
today on the breaking up of the Con
hecticut- company beyond saying that
no further distributions of its as.
sets were contemplated at this time
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
FIRM IN BANKRUPTCY.
Minis and Ridgiil of Pincwood File
Voluntary Petition i'm Federal
Court

Charleston, Jan. 15.--A voluntary
petition in bankruptcy has been filed
in the United States district court by
y. B. Minis and II. a. Ridgill, part
ners as Minis q Ridgill and individ-
ually, of Pinewood, Clarendon coun-
ty. The liabilities of the firm are
given as S4,09S.33 and the assets as
$3,729.51. The liabilities of A. B.
Minis, individually, are given as ST.
540.23 and assets as $3.50. The liabili-
ties Of w. a. Ridgill, individually.
are given as $5,31S.S3 and assets as
s5,lS5. The petitioners are repre-
scented by Attorney r. Dozier Lee. The
case has been referred to Referee 1.
c. strauss at Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
FATHER ABDUCTED OWN CHILD.


Greenville. Jan. 16.-Charged with
kidnapping his own baby, a little girl
OF three years, William Hammond
Jolly was arrested yesterday in Spar
tanburg by the officers of that city
and will be forced. it is said, to al
low the little girl To be brought back
to Greenvillc. Yesterday morning,
il Is said. jolly was discharged from
the American Spinning Company, and
To get revenge he returned to his
home. packed his suit case, picked up
his little daughter and left for Spar
tanburg. Mrs. jolly is reported to
have said that she wanted her baby
and also wanted Jolly To be held by
the Spartanburg authorities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
ENNELOPED IN LAVA.


kagoshima, Japan, Jan. 10. -.
Houses ON the island Of Sakura that
were left standing are envelo.ed in
lava and resemble gigantic wasps'
nests. Fugitivcs who have returned
are still terrified and refused to enter
their homes except To make q hurried
search for valuablcs.
The western part OF the island is
coated thickly with melted sulphur.
The southern part Is covered with de-
posts of ashes. Tho condition of the
central part Is obscurcd by the heavy
smoke.
The staff Of the Kagoshima obscrv-
atory. throughout the eruptions. re-
NAMED at their posts. facing eXtcr-
mination. They recorded each phase.
although almost suffocated 10y pOis-
onous gases.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
WANT INCOME TAX BLANKS.


Columbia, Jan. 16.-tIundrcds of
applications for federal income tax
blanks are now being received daily
by ID. c. Hayward, collector of in
ternal revenue for South Carolina, and
as soon as the necessary forms are
received they are mailed out to the
applicants. Blanks are classified TO
secure prompt attention.
Collector Hayward wishes to stress
the importance of definite request.
For instance, the president OF cot
ton mill may write for some income
tax blanks and fail to state whether he
wants them for his individual use or
for his company. This necessitates
writing back to the applicant for ad-
ditional Information and delays
prompt service at Both ends.
The blanks received from Washing
ton SO far include those for manufac-
turing concerns, for public service
companies. for mercantile and for
miscellaneous corporations, and for
the individual taxpayers who may or
may not be interested in any OF the
other named classes. To facilitate
matters the nature Of the blank forms
should always be designated and the
return, when received, will then be
checked up in Columbia and forward
ed to Washington, thereby removing
any risk of u penalty being applied.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
BRIDGE BUILDERS AT FLORENCE,
Force of Skilled Mechanics Soon
Have S. &. w. Crossing

Force of Skilled Mechanics Soon
Have S. G. w. Crossing.
The gang of expert bridge builders
who are to put the bridge across the
Coast Line tracks for the South Car
Olina Western have arrived. They
have been expected for some time and
everything is in readiness for them. 1t
will not be long now before the cross
ing of the new road is completed and
the trains running through.
There is a pretty good force Of eX-
pert mechanics and they will be aug
mented by such helpers as can be had
locally, and force the work as rapid
ly as possible.
For some time now the building OF
this crossing will be one of the sights
Of interest around Florence.
The bridge material has been on
cars side tracked above Hartsville for
some time.-Florence Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
MANY PEOPLE RESCUED.
Steamer Brings 15S From Jaws OF
Death.

Kobe, Japan, Jan. 15.-The Ryuk-
yumaru. a passenger steamer. has ar
rived here. after rescuing 15S inhabi-
tants of the village of Yumara, on the
island OF Skaura-Iima.
The captain OF The steamer witness
ed the eruption Of the volcano.
Flames leaped from the ground. set
ting the villages on fire. While the
steamer lay off shore ashes to the
depth of n foot fell on her decks. on
the way to Kobe there was pail of
tshes like a dense fog.
Near Chirin island n severe sub
arinc upheaval shook the vessel.
The captain endeavored to call at
Aburatusu on the island OF Kiushiu.
but was unable to appoach without
danger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
Consolidated Aug. 3, 1881.
ASK AID FOR JAPANESE.
WILSON ISSUES APPEAL IN BE-
HALF OF SUFFERERS
As Head Of Red Cross President Calls
Attention 20 Disasters Caused BY
Famine, Volcano and Eearthquakc.

Washington, Jan. 15.-President
Wilson late today issued an appeal
to the American people as president
Of the American Red Cross for funds
To assist the people of Japan, who
are suffering not only from the earth
quake but from the failure Of crops.
The presidents appeal follows:
Our sister nation Of Japan is suf-
fcring from two very serious disasters.
The failure of crops in the north
eastern part OF that country has
brought hundreds Of thousands of
persons face TO face with the terri
BILE misery OF slow starvation, and in
the southwestern island of Kyushu q
sudden great volcanic eruption has
carried death and desolation to large
numbers I'm a thickly populated dis
trict:
II appeal to the humanity OF our
American people that they may give
expression To- their sympathy for the
suffering and distress of so many OF
their fellow men by generous con-
tributions for their aid. Such con-
tributions can be made to the local
Red Cross treasurers or sent directly
tn the American Red Cross. Wash
ington. ID. c."
Red Cross headquarters announced
tonight that an appeal has been sent
out to all State chapters. asking local
chapters to gather the funds.
Col. Robert NJ. Thompson. chair
man OF the executive committee of the
Navy League OF the United States,
started subscription list whit $1.250,
TO which other members of the league
and officers of the navy added.
This cablegram was sent to viscount
Kaneko OF the American Friends So
ciety OF Tokyo:
Instruct Red Cross TO draw on
The Navy Southern Building. Wash
ington. ID. c.. for 1900 yen, This
Is sent 60 sufferers OF volcanic erup-
tion by officers and friends OF our
navy In recognition of the kindness
shown our feet when visiting Japan"
Col Thompson was sohoolmate of
Admiral Uriu at the United states
naval academy 40 years ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21

duced annually on the Newfoundland
shores. which would be equivalent To
over 10000 tons of dry scrap. AS
this il produced at n time when all
available labor. is engaged in dress
ing the cod, the problem of saving
this refuse offers scant hope of So
luton.
The inediblc dogfish furnishes an
other source of tiSh-scrap for fertiliz-
or; and horseshoe crabs are also re-
ported to have been used in certain
localities The shells of crabs and
Holsters have been found to be admir-
able as "hllers" for finished fcrtli&-
crs. They contain Il large amount of
lime of high agricultural value, as
well as u certain per cent Of nitrogen.
At one fertilizer mixing plant. On
Chesapeake Bay, over 250 tons of
ground crab shells are used annual
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
CONFEDERATE MONUMENT.
CORNERSTONE OF SHAFT TO BE
LAID ON MONDAY AT MAN
MING.
Lees Birthday Will BE Celebrated in
Appropriate Manncr-MOnument on
Court House GrOunds-Exercises to
BE Conducted by Masonic Lodge.

Manning, Jan. 14.-Quite a nota-
in Manning on next Monday, Janu-
ary 19, which will be a memorable
recognition of Lee birthday. This
event will he the formal laying of the
cornerStoD the Confederate mon
ument to 'ected on the grounds in
front of court house. The cere-
mony is De conducted by the Ma
sonic f. : atty, many visiting Ma
sons = expected to unite with st.
Peter .ge Of Manning on the oc-
casio =. irand Master George T.
Brys : of creenville, has been in
vite be present and offlciate in
the emony, and the local lodges at
ST .rtOn, Foreston ard Kingstree
h been invited to attend as bod
I'd participate in the ceremony.
visiting Masons will be extended
the hospitality Of the local lodge
while in Manning.
planned and purposed to erect at this
place an appropriate monument to
the brave soldiers who went out
from Clarendon county and offered
their lives on the altar Of their coun-
try, but for one cause after another
the plans failed of full fruition. How
IL;
time ago when a committee of de-
voted women was designated to act
as a special auxiliary Of the Claren-
don County Confederate Monument
association. 1t soon developed that it
would be best for the ladies to take
the lead and the matter was left en-
tirely in their hands. The wisdom Of
this decision is made apparent to all,
for a beautiful design for a mon
ument has been selected, the mate
rial ia now on hand for a. monument
and work will begin tomorrow on the
the cornerstone. The design for the
monument consists of an artistic base
and shaft of Winnsboro granite sur
mounted by the life size figure of
Confederate soldier in Italian n arble,
the whole rising to a height of %
feet.
In addition to the beautiful cere-
mony Of laying the cornerstone there
will be an appropriate address on the
occasion and stirring music will be
furnished by a first class band. 1t is
expected that there will be a large
attendance OF people from ali Sec
tons of this and neighboring coun-
ties for the approaching event and
even a larger attendance at the un-
yelling ceremony, which is set for next
Memorial day, May 10. 1t will thus
be seen that Lees birthday and Stone
wall Jacksons death will both be sig
nalized in the Clarendon County Con-
federate monument.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
TEN THOUSAND MISSING.
BELIEVED THAT INHABITANTS
OF EARTHQUAKE DISTRICT
ALL PERISHED.
Volcanic EruptiOns arc Abating Ia
Violence, Although Molten Lava Is
Still Flowing From MOuntaiIl--
Hot Lava and Poisonous Gases Pre-
vent Rescue Work,

Toxic, Jan. 16.-Ten thousand in
haDitants are missing in southern
Japan, which has been devastated by
volcanic eruption, earthquake. tidal
have perished. The eruptions are
abating today although lava is still
flowing from from the mountain. Hot
lava and poisonous gases, which over
spread the country prevent the work
Of rescue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
NORTH CAROLINA MINERS KILL.
ED.
fcll Two Hundred Feet to Bottom of
shaft.

'alishury. y. g.. Jan. 17.-Threc
miners were killed i'm the main shaft
OF the Coggin gold mine near Eldora-
do. Montgomery county, late ycstcr-
day. They were riding i'm the skip"
which oV rturncd, prccipitating them
two hundred feet to- the bottom Of the
shaft. The dead are all white.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
TO BE SURGEOZ GENERAL.
Col. w. c. GOrgas Nominated by Will
son to Succeed TOncy

Washington, Jan. 17.-President
Wilson today sent to the senate the
nomination Of Col. w. G. Gorgas to be
surgeon general of the army to sue
ceed Surgeon General George TOrney,
deceased.
Gorgas is now head of the Sanitar-
ium Department Of the Panama Can
al zone.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21

Ashcville, Jan. 17.-Terrlfc forest
fires are raging near Ride Crest ON
,hc side of Mt. Mitchell. Many homes
are In danger and FIRE fighting forces
are being organized To fight the ftmca
n high wind Is blowing
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE BURNED

Winston- Salem, y. c., Jan. 17.-Thc
Oak Ridge Institute and Methodist
church adjoining it i'm Guillord coun-
~ were burned this morning. The
loss is estimated at $4,000. Insur-
nncc * $4,000. The institute had two
hundred and scN cntv-nvc boarding
students. Nonc were injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
EARTH STILL SIINIit.S.
Frequent Disturbances at MiSa-
Iaki.

Miyazaki. Japan. Jan. 15.-Thc sit
uaton here has improved but there
stil are frequent earthquakes and
terrific thunderstorms. The rain has
purified the atmosphere. Rivers have
turned yellow and are covered with
dead fish
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
DARLINGTON HAS NEW DEPOT
\. {. l.. Station Formally Opened t.
Traffic.

News and Press.
"A. G. l.. was formally opened on Mon
day morning and quite a number of
people were present, some to take
come i'm. The station is convenient
ly arranged, and is equipped with
steam heat and all other necessary
conveniences.
1t is the intention Of the officials
to have this the prettiest station in
the State. The waiting room was
decorated with some very fine crimson
carnations and each OF the railroad
men had one pinned to his coat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
LEE GETS SEAT, GLASS DENIED
Senate Elections Committee Reports
On Senatorial Contest.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Senate cleo
tons committee today voted in favor
Of seating Blair Lee, recently elected
senator from Maryland and against
seating Frank Glass, appointed sena-
tor from Alabama.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21

is not Known just when the question
If arranging The district in accordance
with the views of Mr.. Rhett if that
is done, will be settled. If Columbia
does not succeed in her efforts it will
not be the fault of those appear
ing here today in her benalf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-21
GEORGIA BANDIT CAPTURED.


Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 17.-John Nolan
is being held today as he is suspected
Of holding up passengers on south
bound train fronI Nashville To At
lanta last night. He stoutly denies
being the bandit. Authorities will
continue their search, but they be-
lievc they have tne right man. The
bandit held up the Pullman Myassa,
securing $3.50 from passengers A
number of shots were fred but none
of the passengers was injured.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-18

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, Dec.
iS~~Fiye thousand dollars year
By an is-ycar.old boy
Five thousand dollars year for
a boy who has taught himself how
10 work with his hands-and his
brainh-a boy who. three years
ago. was regarding himself ms a
capitalist bccatse he earned three
dollars a month by moving "a neigh
boris lawn and tending the fur.
nace'
Tho aeroplane craze" struck
Maurice Wetzel. son OF Grand
Rapids school teacher. soon after
he entered high school.
With sticks. cloth and rubber
bands he made a model airship
that would ny.
His y3-s.monih chore money
went for more sticks. cloth, rub
Der bands and mechanical maya,
zines.
Boys who liked miniature aero
planes better than kites bought
several.
Maurice spent his profits for
sticks. cloth. rubber bands. me.
chanical magazines and advertis.
ing.
Before he was graduated from
Central high school In Grand Rap
Ids. he had sold aeropianes In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-18

tenn by postoffIce department In
paying star route contractors.
Leo N. Frank. Atlanta murderer.
takes new appeal.
Rivers and harbors bill cut 500.
000, 900
Capt. Chss. L. Lanhsr new quar-
termaster at Fort Worden
Gen. Funston visits home In San
Francisco and sees daughter born
TO him while he was at Vera Cruz.
Panama canal has collected more
than a million In tolls
Senator Lodge proposes bill for
stronger army.
Secretary Daniels plans visit 20
Hawaii In March.
French academy literature grand
prize divided between Poets Eugene
lie Mouel and Jean Louis Vaudoyer
Daniel Parish, noted nunlsmatlst
dies In New York after fall.
Bandits rob IcweIry store In 81
Louis. escaping after gun fight
Fire destroys third Of Elbe. Wash
business district.
Agricultural department figures
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-18

next years wheat production at
$50. 100000 bushels.
Seven boats sail from New York
with million bushels of wheat.
Million dollar fire at Pottsville,
Pa.
U. 8. exports increase 800 per
cent. compared TO November year
ago.
Columbia frozen over from shore
10 shore.
Wishkah Logging Co. and Big
Creek Lumber Co.. of Aberdeen.
bankrupt.
Bay City, Ore, eannery wiped out
by fire.
ST. John ranch, at Adna, Wash,
sells for $4,000.
Juneau contributes $4,000 to Bel.
gian relief.
r. n. Martin, manager Tacoma
Commercial Club. resigns
shIngIe Viewers union takes
over Allen mill, ut mouth OF Cow.
litz.
Foodstuffs valued at $4,000, 900
have been delivered to Belgiana.
Joe Duffy, logger, takes overdose
OF morphine in Aberdeen Jail: dies.
Big Craig Mountain lumber mill,
at Winchester. Idaho. reopens.
Safe crackers blow Douglas, Alas
ka, safe; get 5000.