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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
DEMAND ON GREAT BRITAIN.
United States Adopts Emphatic Tone
I'm Reference to British Methods.

United States Adopts Emphatic Tone
I'm Reference to British Methods.
Washington, Sept. 2.-The demand
that Great Britain and the allies
"Obey the law in reference to United
States commerce is being finished to-
day and will go forward probably this
week. The note opens with the state
ment that the United States insists up
on her rights according to established
rules Of warfare and rejects the
rules laid down by British prize courts
and the methods employed in block
aiding Germany. 1t is denied that civ
II war precedents are applicable to
the present situation.
President Wilson seeks to make the
note attack proof. He realized that
unless an agreement is reached with
Great Britain before congress con-
venes, there will be great pressure
for the adoption Of retaliatory meas
ures.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
RUSSIA WILL NEED COTTON.
Will Demand Fair Amount OF Amcri-
can Crop.

Washington, Sept. l.-Indications
that Russian spinning mills will de-
mand fair amount" of the current
American cotton crop were reported
to the commerce department TODAY
by Commercial Attache Baker. at
Petrograd. He cabled that out of the
100000 spindles in Russia 10000
outside Of the war zone are working
nine-hour shifts day and each IS
consuming at the rate Of los pounds
cotton annually, as against ~ pounds
before the war.
1T is anticipated In Moscow" the
message added, that about January
Russia will import from the United
States a fair amount Of cotton to ar
rive during the spring."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
ONE BODY RECOVERED.
Victim OF FL Submarine Disaster
Identified.

Honolulu, Aug. 31.-One body.
found in the forward compartment of
the United States submarine Ed.
wrecked with a loss of 90 lives in the
harbor here March 25, was identified
today as that Of George E. Ashcroft
OF Los Angeles, gunner's mate. 1t
was recognized by dental bridge,
naval officials said.
Many bodies, entangled in the
debris Of the submarine, are in frag-
ments. 1t was not expected that the
remaining bodies would be recovered
before tomorrow. Meanwhile work
OF clearing the hull of sand and other
debris continues.
Preparations have been made to
en- balm the bodies as soon as they
are taken out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04

Washington. Sept. 1.-Amabssador
Won Bernstorff has delivered to Secre-
tary Lansing a written statement out
lining instructions sent him by the
Berlin government. The statement
cvontained this passage: LINERS will
not be sunk by submarines without
warning and provisions made for the
safety Of non-combatants" Comment
ing on the message Secretary Lam
sing said that 1t seemed to be full Of
recognition of the principles for which
the American government contended.
A copy Of the note was sent to Pres
ident Wilson.
All that remains Is the presenta-
tion Of the formal written statement
of the German position. The accept
ance of the United States position by
the Berlin government Is regarded as
the greatest diplomatic victory Of the
war. On leaving the state department
ambassador Won Bernstorff stated that
he considered the submarine ques-
tion as raised by the sinking Of the
Gulflight, Lusitania and Arabic a
closed incident. Hereafter no mer-
chant vessel will be sunk without first
being warned, visited and searched.
Secretary Lansing stated he could not
discuss the matter until the written
communication has been received.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
GERMAN SUBMARINE CAPTURED
Remarkable Story Told by Recent
Arrival In New York.

2 New York. Sept. 2.---That the Ger
man nsnbmartne. which sank the AArShic
was captured next day by three Britt
ish torpedo boats was the assertion
made by an officer of the British ma
val reserve who arrived on the Adria-
tic. He declared that he had talked
with the members of the submarine
crew. Great Britain is holding up the
announcement Of the capture until the
German reply to the United States is
delivered. The officer was unable to
explain the story Of the crew of the
steamer Nicosian that the submarine
was sunk.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
GREATLY ENRAGED.
killing of Gen. OrOzcO Causes Excite
mcnt OH Border

El Paso, Sept. 2.-While Ameri-
can soldiers kept guard the bodies of
Gen. OroZco and his four companions
lay in the morgue today awaiting bur-
ial. sixteen suspicious Mexicans are
being detained until after the funer-
al. The killing has caused intense re-
sentiment. Word was received last
night that an armed band Of MeXicans
was marching on Van Horn to avenge
his death. Troops have been sent TO.
protect the town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
PROCEED ON DEFENSE PLAN.
German Acquicsccncc Relieves EN-.
barrassmcnt.


Washington, Sept. 1.-President
"hsoh' IL was said authoritatively
tonight. believes he can proceed with
more freedom in the development of
his national defense plans now that
danger of serious trouble with Ger
many apparently is removed. There
will be no suspicion, he believes. that
the plans are directed at any one ma
ton.
The presidents idea, II was said. is
to prepare programme for several
years In advance. Expenditures are
to- be kept as low 10 the president
thinks consistent with the plans to
be presented to him by Secretaries
Garrison and Daniels.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
HAD HUSBAND MURDERED.
Widow OF Rhode Island Physician Ar
rested.

providence. II. l., Sept. 2.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Mohr, the widof of DR.. G..
Elizabeth Mohr, the widow Of DR.. G..
after being shot while automobilinp
with Miss Emily Burger. was arrest
ed this morning following the con-
1ession of George Healis, the negro
Victor Brown, physician. "A
former chauffeur and Henry Pellman.
Ihey charge that Mrs. Mohr hired
'hcm to murder DR.. Mohr and the wo-
man.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
MEXICANS RAID TEXAS.
Report Received from San
BcnitO.

Brownsville, Sept. "A detach-
ment Of American cavalry dashed
away from here shortly before day-
light in response to a call for helm
flashed by the telegraph operator al
san Benito, twenty-five miles north
west Of this place. He stated that
Mexican bandits had cut the wires
and hred several trestles. They also
fired on two automobiles, but the oc-
cupants escaped.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
POSITION ACCEPTED.

Germany Will Hereafter Observe Rules
OF Warfare.
Washington. Sept. 1.-Ambassador
Won Bernstorff called at the state de-
partmenr this morning and gave Sec
retary Lansing assurance that Ger
many has accepted the position Of the
United States regarding submarine
warfare. and will In future observe all
me seesesss yslsAx ai A.ARiasRa ailQRaa
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
1881. SUMTER, s. c. SATURDAY. sEPTEMRER q 7o7E
Won TIRPlTz IS DISMISSED.
KAISER SENDS HIM ON VACATION
AND WRITES BERNSTORFF
TO PLACATE AMERICA.

American Note to Britain Demands
That England Observe Rules of In
tcrnatiOnal Law-Will not Be Held
by British Rules in COuncil-Re-
ported That German Submarine
Was Captured and That England
Waits Berlin Reply to America
before AnnOun' ig Fact-LittIe
Change in War Situation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
Fall OF Grodno Expected.

Berlin. Sept 2.-German troops
have captured the outer line of forts
ut GrodnO. IL Is expected that the
main fortress will fall before night.
Czarnowo has been taken by storm.
which cuts or the retreat OF the Rus
SLAMS left at Grodno.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
RUssIA's TERRIBLE LOSS.
Germans Claim to Have Killed and
Captured 1900, 900.

Berlin. Sept. 1.-since May End. the
Germans have captured million. one
hundred thousand Russians. 1t is Of
hcially announced. Three hundred
thousand were killed and wounded
during the same period.
The statement says that the original
Rnssian army In Galicia consisting of
one million, four hundred thousand
men has been annihilated. Twenty
three hundred cannon are among the
loot. H3#.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
TO INFORM COTTON GROWERS.
Meeting for Purpose OF Announcing
Government Plans and Retaliation
on Britain.

Washington, Sept. "a conven-
tion Of cotton growers will be held
within three weeks for the purpose of
acquainting the small producer with
the government plans to finance the
crop and to demand a retaliation, if
Britain refuses to take cotton off the
cOntrab band list.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04

London, Sept. 2.-The elimination
Of Grand Admiral Won Tirpitz as
power in the German government is
foreshadowed by the news that he will
take an extended vacation. 1t is said
the Kaiser personally sent an order to
Ambassador Won Bernstorff to placate
the United States. which Admiral Won
Tirpitz opposed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
ANOTHER GERMAN VICTORY.

Fsli OF Riga and Wilma Is Imminent.
Berlin. Sept. 1.-The capture Of
Ffiedrichstadt by the Germans Is i'm
minent. according to the latest ad.
Vices This will permit the crossing
or the Drina river. which will result
In the immediate fall OF Riga and
Wilma.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
TURKISH TRANSPORTS SUNK.
Five More Troop Ships DESTROYED

five Moro Troop Ships Destroyed.
Paris. Sept. 2.-The war office an
nounced today that five more Turkish
transports have been sunk by the al
Hes. The first one being sent to bot
tom by an aeroplane on August 20.
Four others were torpedoed by a
British submarine. No mention is
made OF loss OF life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
NEGRO DIFFICULTY At OSWEGQ
RUFUS HART STRIKES MELVIN
PRESCOTT IN HEAD-WAND-
ERS AROUND ALL
NIGHT.
Officers Have Chase and Fight to Re-
capture Another Negro Wanted OH
Dual Chargcs-BOth Men Lodged I'm
Jail.

AS the result of a difficulty on the
pond last night about midnight Rufus
Hart is now lodged in the county Jail
and Melvin Prescott is at his home
on Mr.. 7. j. DuBose's place not ex-
pected to live because of a blow re-
ceived on his head, alleged to have
been struck by Rufus Hart.
Hart was arrested on the Lee place
between Oswego "a Dalzell this
morning by officers, .ving gone to
Mr.. Mathis place - * the fight.
Prescott, after beir 3 sruck in the
head with the a. - kdle, wandered
about the woods = the rest of the
night and finally : found and taken
home this NOR = Hart when on
the way to Jail ~ jowledged that he
had hit Presc = fth an axe-handle,
but stated tn - 4 did so because of
attention y prescott had been
paying his The other side of
Hart waylaid Prescott and struck him.
The news of the trouble was tele-
phoned in to Deputy Sheriff Epperson
early this morning and he at once left
for the scene, first telephoning to Ru-
raj Policeman Boykin and Magistrate
Burkett at Dalzell to try to head off
Ia nf7 hol
in following Hart to Mr.. Mathis place,
where the arrest was made. 1t SO
happened that another negro at the
place refused to halt when called on
to do SO by Rural Policeman Boykin,
and the policeman mentioned this
fact to Deputy Sheriff Epperson, who
at once suggested that they go back to
investigate, especially, as the officer
had come near shooting him, as he
thought it might be Hart for whom
he was looking at the time. Upon
investigation it was found that the
second negro was Lucius Shaw, q ne.
gro for whom Deputy Sheriff Epper-
son had warrants charging kim with
breach ofscontract and beating up a
negro woman. They at once arrested
him and took him on with them to
Dalzell. 1t was while they were at
Dalzell with four or five officers pres
ent that the fun commenced, which
resulted in Shaw's nearly getting
away.
Suddenly he Jumped to run and
took off through the bushes as hard
as he could go. Deputy Sheriff Ep-
person found his pistol out of COM
| mission and could not fire, but Rural
Policeman Boykin and Constable
Scale blazed away at the fugitive, en-
deavoring to make him stop, but he
continued through the jungle. The
officers then ran around the road to
head him off and he ran out right into
Policeman Boykin's hands The officer
was having a hard time holding his
prisoner when the other officers came
up and quieted him by a blow on the
head. Mr.. Boykin was pretty badly
scratched up. Shaw was then put
back into the car and brought on into
town and lodged in the county jail, as
was Hart, who was in the car all the
time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
CARDINAL SEES PRESIDENT.
Cardinal Gibbons Calls ON President
aud Secretary Lansing.

Washington. Sept AFTER calling
on the president. Cardinal Gibbons
will sec Secretary Lansing today. The
secretary stated today that ne had no
idea what the prelate wished to talk
about. Understands he is Interested
In both the international and Mexican
situations. which probably will DO
touched on.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
6ALATIA BRIDGE DESTROYED.
Brttish Submarine Penetratcs ths
Golden Horn.

Athens. Aug. 3t.--An English sub
marine has partially destroyed the
great Galatia bridge connecting stam-
boul and Galatia In the heart Of Con-
stantinople. The Ottoman capital is
said to be In n panic. The feat was
remarkable for daring as the subma-
rine had to traverse the Sea Of Mar
mora and penetrate the innermost
section Of the Golden Horn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
Hand Grenade Battles.

Paris. Sept. 2.-OmciaI.-There
were reported lasts night only some
combats with grenades around sau-
chez. some artillery duels in the sec
tors OF Neuville and Roye. and n
night with petards at schwratzmann-
eale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04

Washington. Sept. 1.-Ambassador
Page has cabled that British off,
cials accept. as true. the account of
the destruction Of the German subma-
fine which sunk the Arabic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
CHANGES FOR CHINA,
Vice President Resigns-ThOught
That Yuan May Proclaim Himself
King.

Pekin. Sept. 2.--Vice President Ii
Yuenhing has resigned. 1t is believed
that his retirement was compulsory
and a monarchy will be proclaimed
with President Yuan Shi Kai as en-
peror.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04

Paris. Aug. 31.-France expects the
war to last through the winter. Min
lister of War Milierand has returned
from an inspection OF the "prepara-
tions for the winter campaign"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
Swo SHOTS SUNK SUBMARINE.

Graft Which Sunk Arabic Sent to bot
tam ~ Bu,ics STRIKING Amidshlp.
liverpool. Sept. Additional de-
tails OF the sinking OF the German
submarine which destroyed the Arabic
were secured from the crew OF the
Steamer Nicoslan. One shell destroy
Cd the periscope and another struck
amidship. sending the underwater
boat TO the bottom.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
Russian Generals Changed.

Petrograd. Sept. 2.-Gen. Alexiev
succeeds Yanushevic as chief of staff,
what Is believed to be the forerunner
OF a general shake-up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
More FL Victims Recovered.

washington, Sept. 1.-TWO more
bodies taken from the F-4 are un-
identified. This makes thrcc rccover-
ed.
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prepare WINTER CAMPAIGN.
FRENCH PREMIER VISITS FRONT
AND MAKES PLANS FOR CON-
DUCT OF WAR THROUGH
OUT COLD WINTER
MONTHS.

British Submarine Destroys Bridge by
Daring Underwater Journey
Through Marmora Sea to Constan-
unopse - Russians Suc( ,ssful
Against Turks--Wiil Punish Sub
marine Commander for Sinking
Arubic--Italians Defeat Austrians-
German Invasion Unchecked.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
AMERICANS WIN CONVENTIONS
STATEMENT IN MESSAGE FROM
BERLIN GOVERNMENT REC
OGNIZES HUMANITAR-
IAN PRINCIPLES.

mo Liner Will be Sunk Without
Warning and Provisions Taken for
Safety of Crew. Says Kaiser, In
Note Presented to- Secretary Lam
sing this Morning. Arabic Case
Considered Settled.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-07
Frisco After Convention

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. G. San Francisco will bring to close tomor- row with a mass meeting of citizens the campaign by which it is hoped to bring to this city one or both of the national conventions.
 This announcement, made here to- night. was accompanied by the decla- ration that $60,o00 of the $1OO000 offer had been pledged, and that there would be no trouble in securing the remain der.
 Although the city entered the lists for hoth conventions, and, according to political leaders, would welcome both republicans and democrats to San Francisco convention halls, the opinion prevailed tonight that the main effort would be directed at the republican gathering.
 Tn addition tG the certified check for S100,O00 which will accompany San Franciscos bid, will go as assurances of ample convention space and com mittee rooms, in the city's new $1 ,000,- 900 auditorium, presented to the city by the Panama Pacific exposition.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-07
Republican A p. Leased wirel

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-The fight for the democratic national convention of 1916 narrowed tonight to three cities St. Louis, Chicago and Dallas-With the latter having by far the largest and most enthusiastic delegation on the ground. San Francisco, heretofore re- garded as a contestant for convention honors, seemed to have left the field.
 The democratic national committee meets tomorrow to decide the time and place of the convention which all the committeeman agree will re-nominate President Wilson. There was some doubt tonight as to whether the busi- ness of the committee could be con cluded in one day session and there was a possibility that the balloting for the convention city might not begin until Wednesday morning.
 The southern committeeman are pretty generally lined up for Dallas, while other members of the party con- trolling body seem about equally di- vided between Chicago and St. Louis.
 There appears to be a general feel ing among the democrats that the re- publication national convention will be held in Chicoga, as it has so often been in the past.
 For this reason, the advocates of both Dallas and St. Louis are making strenuous efforts to convince the na-
Arizona republican., 1915-12-07
TWO THOUSAND BILLS
Continued from Page One)

over the rules and hot references to "Cannonism" were shot back and forth across the dividing aisle.
 Even though today was only field day, one for making new acquain tances and renewing old ones, the congressional air was charged with the seriousness of the business of the months ahead, with the business of legislating for a nation at peace in a world aflame with war and sur rounded with almost endless pOssi bilities
 In the stream of bills and resolu- tions that poured into the hopper were not only plans for military pre- paredness but others proposing inves tigation of the motives of men and organizations who champion national defense. Notice was given that in the senate demands would be made for a showing of what the United States has accomplished against Great Britains interferences with American commerce abroad. The en- tire fabric of the American govern ment's delicate relation to the con- flict across the seas probably will be brought 10 the edge of congression-
 
 leaders are not unmindful of their tasks to preserve a united America.
 After the president has delivered his address tomorrow both houses will proceed to perfect their organza- tions Until the working committees are fully formed no legislation can be undertaken While the house demo- crats are organized. the republican assignments will not be made before the end of the week. The repubi- cans began their part of the organiza- ton work today, re-electing Senator Gallinger their floor leader and chair man of their conference.
 The first roll call in the house today showed 427 members present and eight absentees-one of them accounted for by death The democratic majority although reduced. put Speaker Clark back in the chair 221 to 194 and when the brush came on re-adopting the rules of the last house the democratic leaders showed they still had ma jority in hand, beating Republican Leader Mann's proposal for re- vision 209 to 192.
 In the senate the new and reelected members took the oath. Thirty sen ators were sworn in. After this cere- mony Senator Clarke was elected and the senate recessed.
 The cloture fight, as a result of it's failure in the democratic caucus, did not come up.
 When late tonight the last bill and resolution introduced in the house to- day was filed by the journal clerks staff, the total was found to exceed two thousand, including about 1,500 private pension bills. All day the documents had poured in, until they
Arizona republican., 1915-12-07

which direction the wind and tide were carryin gher.
 Another peculiar feature regarding the Minnesota's statement made to- day by officers of the naval auxiliary Glacier. The Glacier passed the north end of Cedros Island at a. m Sunday, following the track of deep water vessels. Officers of the vessel report that the weather was clear and that they could see for many miles in all directions, but that they failed to sight the Minnesota. According to the Minnesota's position at 6 a. m. today the freighter was 44O miles north of the north end of Cedros Island and directly in the path followed by the Glacier.
 The tugs Dauntless and Iaqua, which left San Francisco Friday are expected to reach the Minnesota late tonight.
 The secrecy which has shrouded the Minnesota since she turned about off the Lower California coast last Wed nesday, has puzzled local shipping men. They point out tiat it invaria bly, is the custom for masters of yes sels in distress to signal their posi- ton, course and other details at least twice day to government or com mercial radio stations. but the Min nesota failed to send her position un- til requested by government officials and then only gave meagre informa- ton.
 The Iaqua and the Dauntless are capable of towing the heavily laden freighter at four knots an hour under ordinary weather conditions and if the tugs take the Minnesota in tow they would not reach San Diego until Friday
Arizona republican., 1915-12-07
BURGLAR BYESTERO
 BETRAYED BY PITCHER

A common crock pitcher led to the arrest of Lauterio Bystero on the charge of burglarizing four houses in Paradise Valley. Bystero was hauling wood from the Paradise section to his home in Tempe when he carelessly placed the pitcher, which he is all legged to have stolen, on top of the load of wood. It was recognized by the owner, who immediately notified the sheriff's office, and Sheriff Adams and Deputy George BraWner arrested the man on the Tempe Scottsdale road.
 It is believed by residents of the valley that the arrest of Bystero will put an end to the series of robberies that have occurred in that district. The accused has served term in the penitentiary at Florence for burglary committed in Graham county.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-07

overflowed the bill basket and GOV cred the clerk ST desk.
 There were many national defense bills, setting forth mainly the personal views of representatives. Administra- tion preparedness measures will come later, their introduction awaiting the organization of the military and naval committees.
 Representative Gardner of Massa- chusetts, proposed an investigation of the Navy League, Labor's Peace Coun- cil the National Security League and the American Defense Society. Repre- sentative Randall, of California, the only prohibitionist in congress, intro- duced measure designed to make the liquor traffic a national outlaw and barring liquor advertising from the mails.