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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-11-12
THRASHER'S GREAT HEALING
FLUID
Praised by Union County Rural lss
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recommend it to all as a great dis
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Price SOC bottle. ADV.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-11-12

A bottle of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin should be in every home. A
trial bottle, free of charge, can be OBJ
tanned by writing to DR.. w. B. Cald-
well, 454 Washington St., Monticello,
Ill.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-11-12

True heroism is to fight your own
battles in life, and win.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
SHOULD CONSIDER THE FARMEl
Office Of Public Roads Issues Bulletin
on Radiating Roads.

A bulletin issued by the Office Of
Public Roads of the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture contains a
map Of Dallas county, Ala, as illus
trating the intelligent handling of the
problem Of road Improvement so as
to benefit the largest number Of far
mers.
The map shows five improved roads
centering at Selma. One of these
branches a short distance from town
making six radiatiug roads. Only
two relatively unimportant roads
leading out from Selma are unim-
proved. The total length of improv-
ed roads in the county is 1877 miles.
While this is only 19 per cent. Of the
total road mileage, as a result of the
policy Of improving part OF the mile
age of each important road leading
out from their principal market town
and shipping point, the farmers in
nearly every part Of the county have
an improved road for at least part of
their haul to market. AS was point
ed out by President Harrison Of
Southern Railway company, in his
address before the American Road
Congress at Atlanta, the farmer
should be given first consideration in
the selection OF country roads to be
improved and the greatest possible
number of farmers will be benefited
by system of radiating roads such
as has been adopted in Dallas Coun-
tv
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
AIR RAID ON GERMAN BASE.
British Aviators Drop Bombs on Ger.
man Submarine Near Antwerp.

The British admiralty issued a
statement saying a British air raid
was carried out successfully on Ger
man submarines at Hoboken, three
miles outside Of Antwerp. The text
Of the admiralty statement was as
follows:
'The following has been received
from Wing Commander Longnore: I
have a report that a successful air
attack was carried out by five ma
chimes of the Dunkirk squadron on
the German submarines being con-
structed at Hoboken, near Antyerp.
1.-TWO of the pilots had to return
owing to thick weather, but Squad
ron Commander Ivor T. Courtney and
Flight Lieutenant H. Rother reached
their objective and after planning
down to 1000 feet dropped four
bombs on the submarines.
"It is believed that considerable
damage has been done to both the
worth and two submarines.
1.-THE works we're observed to be on
fire. In all, five submarines were OBJ
served on the slip.
"Flight Lieutenant B. Crossley
Meates was obliged by engine trouble
to descend in Holland. Owing to the
mist the two pilots experienced con-
siderable difficulty in finding their
way and they were subjected to a
heavy gun fire whilst delivering their
attacks"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
ASKS FOR PREPARATION.
Department Dispatches Request to
Zapata Authorities.

How the American flag over the
home Of John B. McManus, an Ameri-
can citizen in Mexico City, was torn
and dragged halfway down the pole"
by Zapata soldiers when they muir
dered McManus and looted his home
two weeks ago is told in dispatches
from the Brazilian minister, made
public Thursday by Secretary Bryan.
Secretary Bryan said that repara-
ton for the insult to the flag had
been asked from the Zapata authori-
ties, but that no reply had come. He
said there had been no demand for a
salute to the flag, as in the Tampico
affair.
An expression Of regret for the
killing of McManus already has been
received from Gen. Palafo1, the Zap
alta commander, with promise of
indemnity for the family and punish
ment for the slayers If apprehended.
Mr.. Bryan explained that the Bra
lillian minister, in reporting Nc
Manus' death March IL, mentioned
only the fact that the American flag
was flying over the house. The next
day he sent further report referring
to "the desecration of the flag"
An inquiry from the department
brought an explanation on March 1e
that the American committee which
investigated the occurrence reported
to him that, following fusilading
which preceded the general entry Of
the Zapatistas into the house, the flag
was badly torn by the Zapatistas and
dragged half way down the pole"
The same committee. the minister
reported, had submitted to him pho
tograph of the house and flag. In
this connection it became known that
several foreign flags had been Violat-
ed recently at Manzanillo, among
them the American flag over the
house of an American ranchman.
When the matter was called to the
attention of Gen. Carranza he denied
the truth Of the reports of American
and British consuls.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31

that the German military machine
was heaven born and irresistible. The
French already have learned the con-
trary and the world soon must If it
has not. I need not speak Of their
splendid generalship or their courage
in driving the Germans back from the
Marne They have the elan Of Napol-
cons time, thanks to the spur Of re-
newed confidence. Man for man. they
are better than the Germans to-day
and their army has continually i'm
proved since the war began. while the
German army has deteriorated.
owe have abundant evidence OF
German deterioration on our own
front. Their attacks lacked the for
mer vigor and spirit. Neuve Chap
pelle was an important victory. 1t
proved that with a strong push we
could put the enemy out Of a we'll
fortified position and then hold what
We gained.
"'One of the gratifying things to
u.s. the British commander-in-chlet
said in conclusion, is how we'll our
territorials have done, once their
period Of preparation was over. and
they had an opportunity. I believe
they occupy much the same relation
to our forces as your national guard
does to yours. They have surpassed
our expectations. AS for the Cana
dians. can not pay too high a tri-
butte to them
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
ALLIED TROOPS LANDED
FLEET PLACES SOLDIERS ON
GALLIPOLI PENINSULA.
Ausrians Reported Erecting Number
Of Defensive Works on Italian
Frontier.

London reports Wednesday,: "a
force Of allied troops was landed on
the peninsula of Gallipoli Tuesday
from the transports in the Gulf OF
Saros, according to a dispatch from
Athens to the Daily Express.
A general attack upon the fortihca-
tions of the Dardanelles is to be un-
dertaken Immediately on the arrival
of further French and British war
ships now on their way to join the
attacking squadron.
The last concerted effort against
the Dardanelles positions occurred
six days ago on March IS. This
days action resulted in the loss OF
three battleships. Reviewing the sit
uation, military experts in London
and elsewhere have expressed freely
their belief that to penetrate the
straits the marine forces must be
well supported on land. 1t has been
said lately that strong detachment
Of French troops was on its way to
the Dardanelles.
The Gallipoi peninsula Is the
northern or European side Of the
Dardanelles. At its head it is not
more than three or four miles wide:
If this neck of land were effectively
held by the allies, Turkish communi-
cation with the strong positions on
the peninsula would be impossible. Z
Paris reports Wednesday that the
bombardment of the Turkish fortifS
cations in the Dardanelles was re-
sumed at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning
by the allied fleet, according to an
Athens dispatch to the Havas agency.
The warships were accompanied into
the straits by a number of mine
sweepers.
The effect Of the operations around
the Dardanelles upon neutrals in the
Mediterranean is plainly shown in the
following dispatches:
Geneva reports via Paris Wednes-
day: "The Austrian government now
considers war with Italy more than
probable, according to dispatches re-
ceived here from Vienna. A large
number of troops have arrived in the
Tyrol and Trieste, where defensive
works are being constructed.
"The Geneva Tribune processes to
have received advices from Austria
to the effect that the dual monarchy
might consider the signing of sep
arate peace with Russia without con-
sulting Germany, Offering as con-.
cession to cede to Russia large por-
tio2s of Galicia."
London reports Wednesday that ac-
cording to the newspapers of Athens,
Greece will not independently range
herself on the side of the triple en-
tente, says the correspondent Of the
Telegraph company. She
will take an active part in the war
only conjointly with Bulgaria. Iso-
lated intervention on the part Of eth
er Greece or Bulgaria, the correspon-
dnet continues, would be regarded in
Athens as ineffective. s.a,~
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
fierce attacks on these POSITIONS have
been repuTSed.

fierce attacks on these Positions nave
been repuTsed.
Politically, no decisive move has
been made to increase the number Of
the combatants, but it is freely ru-
mored that the mission at Rome Of
Prince Won Buelow, the German am
bassador, has failed completely and
all negotiations between Austria and
Italy have been suspended. Rou-
mania, impressed by the fall Of
Przemysl, IS said to be contemplating
immediate action on the side Of the
allies.
It is believed that the Russians, by
bringing up new forces, may have
turned the Austrian right wing and
reached the Sereth River, getting be-
hind the Austrian army now ooerat-
ing in the vicinity Of Czernowitz.
Big events at Uzsok pass were e1-
pected, as both Russi..n and Austrian
official reports spoke Of heavy fight
ing there, and with the troops re-
leased by the fall Of PrZemysl the
Russians might be able to dispatch
strong reinforcements quickly to this
point.
The Russians also have resumed
the offensive in the region Of the
Pilica River, southern Poland, and.
according to Petrograd. have taken
an important German position: while
in the north heavy fighting again is
in progress along the East Prussian
frontier, despite the condition Of the
ground.
Cn the western front. although a
certain liyeliness is exhibited at some
points, no important action has oc-
CURED.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
TO LAY CORNERSTONE.
Wilson and Taft to Participate in
Red Cross Celebration.

Plans for ceremonies at the laying
Of the cornerstone of the memorial
structur- to the memory of the wo-
men of the civil war which Will be
the permanent home Of the Red Cross
were announced at Washington
Thursday. The cornerstone will be
laid On Sunday. March 27, on site
south Of the White House.
The ceremonies will begin with a
prayer by the Rev. Henry n. Couden,
chaplain Of the House of Representa-
tives, veteran of the civil war. For
mer President Taft, Miss Isabel T.
Boardman, Assistant Secretary Breck-
inridge. OF the war department. Rep
resentative Slayden Of Texas, and
Senator Lea of Tennessee will speak
After President Wilson has laid
the cornerstone Justice Lamar, Of the
Supreme Court, will deliver a brief
address. and the ceremonies will
close with a benediction by the Epis-
copal Bishop Of Washington.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
q. S. SUBMARINE SINKS.
After Being Lost for Twelve Hours is
Located Under 120 FathOmS.

The American submarine F-4.
which was submerged at 9:75 a. N.
Thursday two miles off Honolulu har-
Dor, had not reappeared at nightfall
and grave fears were expressed for
its safety. The F-4 carries a crew
of twenty-five men and is commanded
by Lieut. Alfred L. EIDE.
Three other submarines Of the "F'
group, the naval tug Navajo and
launches were securing the ocean for
miles about the harbor entrance Of
Honolulu Thursday night in search
OF the missing vessel.
Naval officials said they were hope
full that no serious mishap had be-
fallen the F-4, but they admitted that
circumstances Of the crafts prolong-
ed disappearance gave rise to much
apprehension.
Later it was reoorted that the F-4
had been located. lying at depth Of
120 fathoms. No signal oells had
been heard from the submerged craft
and this fact led to fears that the
submarines tanks had burst. suffo-
eating the crew with sulphuric acid
fumes. Attempts to bring the vessel
to the surface with graphing hooks
failed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
CHINA MAKES INQUIRY.
Ask Japanese to Explain Entrance of
Troops Into China.

At a conference held Thursday at
Peking, China, Of Japanese diplo-
matte representative with Chinese
statesmen concerning Tokio's de-
mands upon the Chinese republic, the
Chinese formally inquired as to the
meaning of the recent entrance Of
japanese troops into China. Minister
Hioki replied that these soldiers were
for the relief of the present Japanese
garrisons in China, but that these
garrisons would remain where they
are until the conclusion Of the pres
ent negotiations.
According to reliable information
the japanese have eight divisions in
China and Korea. The war strength
of a Jaranese division IS 1900, off,
GERS and men, 4,S00 horses and 36
pieces Of artillery.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
FOOD WAS VERY SCARCE
PRZEAiYSL LASTED 134 DAYS ON
FOOD SENT FOR 80.
Austrian Account Says Russians Plac-
ed Their Reliance Upon Hunger
and the Fortress Finally Gave Up.

A report issued from the general
headquarters of the Austrian army on
Tuesday, March %, and transmitted
val Berlin and London with delays,
states that the Austrian garrison Of
Przemysl subsisted for 134 days on
provisions designed to last for 80
days.
PrZemysl originally was provision
ed for six months-the extreme limit
which it was thought modern for
tress technically was capable of with
standing a modern besieging army.
Even this stock, however, was used
sparingly, so that barely one months
supplies had been consumed when the
heavy fighting between the Austrian
relief army and the Russians began
about Przemysl.
The Austrian forces, whose supply
trains failed to reach them, drew on
the fortress for rations, and besides,
the great numbers of wounded in
these battles and the soldiers strick-
en- with cholera and other, diseases
could be sent nowhere else.
When railroad communication at
last was restored, in mid-Octo5er, the
stores of the fortress had been large
| ly depleted. The railroad first was
/ used to forward urgently needed am
munition, so when tn, Russian steam
roller Unexpectedly set in motion
again, driving Won Hindenberg from
Warsaw and the Austrians from
Przemysl, provisions had been COM
ing in for the Galician fortress for
only ten days. That gave the de-
tenders rations for eighty days.
These supplies might have suficed
had the Russians resumed their bat
tering tactics, but they placed their
reliance on hunger rather than solid
shot.
The. final sortie Of the garrison was
a last act of defiance rather than a
serious attempt to break through the
Russian line, which virtually was i'm
possible for the hunger-weakened
force. When the end came the last
crumb had been scraped from the
store houses and horses as we'll as
Other animals had been slaughtered
for food.
Austrian strategists knew from the
outset how long the provisions would
last, and thn campaign in the Carpa-
thians had as one of the its aim the
relief of Przemysl. But the mildest
December known in years in these
mountains was followed. by bitter
weather in January and February,
which showed up the Austrian offen-
sive and left Przemysl to its doom.
Austrian leaders believe the Rus
sian army which captured Przemysl.
and which will now be released for
service elsewhere, is comparatively
small. With the gradual strengthen
ing Of the lines into regular for
tresses and the enfeeblement Of the
garrisons of these fortresses by
wounds. sickness and lac,. Of provi-
sions, the strength of the besiegers is
believed to have been reduced until
at the end they we're little stronger
numerically than the 6efendrs of
Przemysl.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
REFUSES U. S. REQUEST.
Great Britain Will Not Permit Con-
sui at Kirwall.

A London dispatch announces that
the British government has refused
the request of the United States for
permission to station an American
consular officer at Kirkwall, to report
on American cargo ships detained
there.
State department officials at Wash
ington expressed surprise when in
formed Of the report that Greet Brit
ain had refused the request Of this
government to station a consul at
Kirkwall.
"You say refused?" asked Counsel
ior Lansing. "The department has
not received any notification Of such
decision" He would not comment
further
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
DOESN'T WANT CONGRESS.
Wilson Says He Has no Intention OF
Calling Extra Session.

Formal announcement has been
made at the White House that. at
present, President Wilson has no IN.
tention of calling an extra session OF
the Senate or of congress before the
beginning OF the regular session next
December.
It was said that the president sees
no prospects Of any contingency aris-
ing which would cause him to alter
his present intention.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
CREW AND SHIP LOST
SUBMARINE GOES TO
BOTTOM AT HONOLULU.
Tugs and Other Subma-
rines Are Working in Effort to
Raise Sunken Ship.

Raise Sunken Ship.
The government tug Navajo which;
was assisted by another tug in drag
giDg the bottom with graphing hooks
early Friday reported its line fast at
a depth of thirty-f1ve fathoms what
was relieved to be the submarine
F-4, which had not been heard from
since early Thursday when she was
submerged during target practice.
Other vessels of the submarine
feet stationed at Honolulu immedi-
ately left the harbor to dive and in
vestigate. Pending their return the
fate Of the twenty live men who form
ed the complement Of F-4, still was a
matter of conjecture.
Washington believes If the subma-
rine F-4 is sunk in 35 fathoms OF
water-2l0 feet-as Honolulu dis
patches report, naval officers have no
hope whatever that any of her crew
OF 25 is alive, at such a depth they
say the submarine must be crushed
and full OF water.
The navy department Friday re-
ceived this dispatch from Commander
Charles e. Smith, commanding the
first submarine division Of the Paci-
fc feet, off Honolulu:
s'F-4 left tender at a. m. for sub
merged run March 25. Failed to re-
turn to surface, entrance Of harbor in
thirty fathoms Of water covered with
fuel oil. Diving and dragging"
Commander Smiths statement Of
the entrance of the harbor being COW
cred with oil created grave alarm at
the navy department.. It was feared
the F-4 had struck a rock, although
it was pointed out that Lieut.. EIDE
might have blown out the vessels Oil
to tighten her burden.
The alarm Of the officials were still
further increased by the omission in
Commander Smiths report Of any
refernce to aside from the submerg-
ed craft. She was equipped with a
marker buoy attached to the outside
Of the submarine and capable OF be-
ing released from within. AS no
mention was made Of the appearance
of the marker buoy, officials con-
Guided it has not come to the sur
face.
The usual diving radius Of sub
marine is between $50 and 200 feet.
The worlds record for diving, made
by the FL, sist r ship of the F-4,
in San Francisco Bay two years ago,
is 2S3 feet, but she remained there
only ten minutes and cruised at a
speed Of six knots. At that depth
the hull creaked and groaned under
the tremendous pressure and water
sweeped through the seems.
Commander Smiths dispatch men
tioning the thirty fathoms depth gave
some hope that the F-4 might not be
more than $50 feet in the water in
which case there must be a chance
for the rescue Of her crew, If the
work were done promptly.
Up. to the present the United States
navy has been particularly fortunate
with it's submarines. Not life has
been lost in their operations, al
though some of the craft have sus-
tanned minor accidents. European
navies, however, have had several Sc
rious accidents in which submarines
have gone to the bottom with their
crews and never have been recovered.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
TO CHOOSE PRESIDENT.
Mexican National Convention Con.
venes to Try Again.

The Mexican national convention
has resumed its sessions in the ma.
tional palace at Mexico City, with
Col. Rogue Gonzalez G; rZa presiding.
The delegates have appropriated
five million pesos for the relief of the
poor of the city. The money is to be
distributed under the direction Of a
committee of citizens. Considerable
progress already has been made to-
ward relieving distress caused by lack
of employment.
The proceedings of the convention
this far have been harmonious
though there is a we'll defined divi-
sion between the delegates OF the
north and OF the south.
The convention has reached an un-
derstanding that new president will
be chosen on April l to succeed the
present presiding officer. whose term
expires next month.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
MANNING WILL SPEAK.
Governor Delivers WoRord Com
mencement Address.

Gov. Richard I. Manning will de-
liver the commencement address at
Wofford college on June 7, according
to recent announcement. The COM
mencement sermon June will be de-
livered by Dr.. j. Walter Daniel, pre-
siding elder OF the Charleston dis
trict. B. w. Crouch Of Saluda. as.
sistant district attorney general, will
deliver the alumni address. DR..
Henry n. Snyder. president Of the
college. will deliver the baccalaure-
ate address Monday night.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
Solid Silver Broom.

Inhabitants of Cape Colony, South
Africa. have sent to :'ir John Jellicoe,
the British admiral. a solid silver
broom, nearly yard long, and in
scribed "presented to Admiral Jelli-
coe for his ability in sweeping the
North Sea. 1914"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
Sink Famous Submarine.

The British admiralty has stated
that they thought the German SUBJ
marine U-29, which recently sank
four British and one French steamers
in the English chained and damaged
three other vessels, had been sunk
with all hands.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
Woman Shot at Spy.

Margaret Schmitt, a French woman
sentenced to death as spy by a
court martial. was shot Thursday at
Luneville. France. after the troops OF
the garrison had been drawn up to
witness the execution.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
Mine Sweepers in Dardanelles.

Mine sweepers continued opera
tions in the Dardanelles all Of We'd
nesday night. They were protected
by the guns of cruisers from the al
lied fleet but their work was made
difficult by a violent storm.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-03-31
Submarine Sinks Steamer.

The steamer Delmira has been
sunk by German submarine OF Bou-
logne is the announcement Of the
British admiralty Friday. The crew
was given ten minutes to leave the
hoat