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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
WAITS ON ARTILLERY
VILLA PREPARES TO RENEW
FIGHT AT AIATASIORAS.
Another Battle Is Brewing at Lam.
pazos, Southeast Of Uueyo Laredo
Where Troops are Going.

While Villa forces are delaying
their attack on Matamoras pending
the arrival of artillery, the stage is
being set for another battle at Lam
pazos, about seventy miles southwest
of Nuevo Laredo.
Border advices to the state and
war departments said the Villa forces
bound to attack the Carranza garri-
sons at Nuevo Laredo were expected
to reach LampaZos Tuesday, where
battle probably will be fought" :"
Earlier messages said Carranza
troops were being assembled at
Nuevo Laredo. The garrison will
number 1900 and presumably a part
of the force will be sent out along
the National Railway to meet the
Villa troops at LampaZos, II the bat
tie is not already In progress.
Should more troops be necessary
on the American side at Laredo,
Texas, in the event OF an attack on
Nuevo Laredo, a regiment Of infan-
try is in readiness at Texas City.
The situation at Matamoras and
at Brownsville, across the border, was
unchanged. The Villa troops, re-
pulsed Saturday in their first attack.
were encamped five miles from the
city, the state department was advis-
ed, expecting to renew the assault on
arrival of their artillery. Latest es-
! Inmates of the losses Saturday said
300 Villa troops were killed and an
equal number wounded, while the
Carranza garrison had ten killed and
thirty-eight wounded.
On the American side dozen guns
from the third field artillery are
ready for an emergency. Secretary
Garrison said the instructions sent to
Gen. Funston were similar to those
given when bullets and shells fell on
the American side during fighting at
Nacc. The secretary refused to say.
however, whether orders had been
given to return to the fire If the same
thing happened at Brownsville.
The state department had but mea,
ger advices from Mexico City, Secre-
tary Bryan characterizing the situa-
ton as uncertain, but with no dis
orders" No report tending to con-
firm statements that the Zapata
forces were again preparing to aban-
don the capital had reached the de-
partment. The food situation Is again
somewhat critical, Mr.. Bryan said
but Gen. Cara had given assurances
that something will be done to meet
the emergency.
Reports from the border that Villa
had demanded Of Zapata that Gen
Felipe Angeles be installed as rovi-
sional president in place Of Gen. Gar
"a lacked confirmation at the state
department, or at the Villa agency.
Some officials were inclined tc
credit the reported action Of Villa
saying that he probably considered
that Gen. Cara was coming toe
much under the control Of Zapats
and his advisers, and that Gen. An
geles could dominate the situation IN
the capital.
No foreigners have yet left Mexico
City, Secretary Bryan said, although
both the Carranza and Zapata Off,
cials have promised to afford then
facilities to reach Vera Cruz. A re-
port from the latter place said Fl
Potrera sugar plantation, sixty miles
from Vera Cruz, had been looted by
rebel band and the manager had ask.
ed for a military guard.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
Non.EXpIoSiye Movie Film.

What is stated to be a completely
satisfactory, non-i2fammable motion
picture film has recently been pro-
duced by a French company, but on
account of European conditions it is
not available in sufficiently large
quantities for general use in this
country at present. Its basic COM
position is acetate of cellulose, which
is not explosive, is difficult to ignite,
and burns only when held in flame.
The principal constituent of ordinary
films is nitrate of ceilulose, which is
highly explosive and readily bursts
into flame when subject to high de-
grees of heat.-From the March Pop
ular Mechanics MagaZir
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
NOTE CABLED TO LONDON
WILL BE PUBLISHED AFTER RE-
CEIPT IN ENGLAND.
The United States Claims Neutral's
Right to Garry on Trade With Neu-

The reply of the United States gov
ernment to the British order in coun-
Gil decreeing a virtual blockade
against commerce to and from Ger
many, was cabled to Ambassador
Page at London Tuesday night for
presentation to the British foreign
Office.
AS soon as the communication has
been delivered, it will be made public
in this country and in London. Mean
while officials decline to intimate
what its contents are.
Beyond the fact that the United
States stands firmly for its right to
carry on legitimate trade with neu-
tral countries, even though they be
contiguous to belligerents, little is
known of the administrations posi-
ton in view of developments since
the last note was dispatched inquir-
ing how Great Britain and her allies
intend to enforce their prohibition
against trade of 'enemy origin, own
ership or destination:''
Officials have pointed out, how
ever, that the American government
wanted more definite information as
to the radius of action of the allies
blockading fleets, and that the ques-
ton of whether the order-in-council
was to be enforced under interna-
tional law governing blockades or
under the rules of contraband, had
not been answered.
Diplomats of other neutral coun.
tries have displayed great interest in
the note. Several were among Sec
retary Bryan's callers. Since efforts
to bring about joint representations
regarding the rights of neutrals on
the high seas failed, it is understood
that the Latin-American republics are
anxious to move along lines set by
the United States to establish theiI
record, which will form the basis OF
claims for damages suffered by thell
citizens through the activities of the
allied fleets.
It was said at the state depart.
ment that the usual practice of await.
ing judgment by prime court was fol
lowed in the case of the cargo the
American steamer Antilla, seized last
month. The records show that the
steamer carried lard and machinery
both of which have been declared
contraband by Great Britain. AS tc
the ship herself, no reason for hel
detention, now that the cargo has
been discharged, is known, and de-
partment officials expect her to be re-
leased soon.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
AVOIDS COTTON CONGESTION,
italians to Allow AL American Car
goes to be Exported.

AS result Of the efforts of Ameri-
can Ambassador Page, instructions
have been issued from the foreign
ministry at Rome to allow all Ameri-
can cotton billod through this coun-
try to be exported. Difficulties in the
way CT moving the commodity now
are due to congestion.
There are 15S ships at Genoa wait
ing to unload, while outside the har.
Dor 1l6 vessels are waiting to enter.
Methods employed in unloading the
ships prevent more than 5000 bales
of cotton entering the port daily.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
AIRSHIP OVER CANAL.
Panama Military Authorities Making
an Exhaustive Inquiry.

Military and canal authorities are
Investigating report that an ero-
plane had been seen flying over the
Pedro Miguel and the Mirafores
locks.
Gov. Goethals, Of the Canal Zone,
and BrigI Gen. Edwards, commander
Of the military forces, both detailed
men to make an exha lstive search
for the machine, which is said to
have been ssen and heard over the
locks Thursday night. The air craft
is also reported to have flown over
Hill IS, which is heavily entrenched,
and also located east of the Pedro
Miguel locks, Of whose. defense it
forms part.
It is known that q Rleriot machine
is owned on the isthmus, but its
whereabouts has not yet been aseer-
tanned.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
Saw Three Submarines.

Three German submarines were
sighted off the Hook Of Holland by
the Holland-American liner Potsdam,
which arrived at New York Thursday.
They followed the Potsdam for a
short distance without attempting to
stop her, then branched off in differ
ent directions.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
Turks Assure Protection.

Assurances that protection would
be given to the entire population OF
Urumiah, Persia, where attacks on
Americans and other foreigners and
on native christians have been re-
ported, has been given Ambassador
Morgenthau at Constantinople by
Turkey
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
HaWser Breaks Again

Efforts to raise the sunken subma-
rine F-4 off Honolulu harbor were
temporarily suspended Tuesday after
a hawser with which the boat was
being dragged toward shore snapped.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
Vote Down Bonds.

BY vote of nearly thirteen to
one, citizens Of Anderson county
Tuesday voted down, 168 votes, to
$3.50, a proposition authorizing the
issuance Of permanent road bonds in
the sum of Sl5o,000.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
Over Five Thousand Lost.

Since the beginning Of the war the
British army on the continent has lost
1903 officers killed and 1888 wound
ed, while 705 have been reported
missing.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
Sails NTH Cotton.

The American steamer City OF
Memphis sailed from Wilmington, n.
c.. Tuesday, carrying approximately
10000 bales OF cotton for Rotter-
dam. Her cargo is valued at $780,
900
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
Fire Steamers Sail for Europe

Five steamships Tuesday cleared
from Galveston for European ports
with aggregate cargoes Of $4,000
bales Of cotton and 722.800 bushels
of wheat, valued at s2.266,000.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-04-07
American Guns for Russia.

Eighteen long-range guns of Amer
lean make are at Vancouver, B. c.,
awaiting shipment to Russia. At
Seattle, Tacoma and Vancouver 3s4
Palisadian., 1915-01-16
ENGAGEMENT PARTY.

There was a pleasant surprise at
the meeting of the Palisade Girls
Club on January 7th. The club met
at the home of Miss Gladys Millard
Andersona venue. After the meeting
the members were invited into the
dining room, where at empting little
repast was served. The decorations
were in pink. At each plate were
two hearts tied with pink ribbon. On
one of the hearts was "Bernie Brady"
on the other, Carrie Giles" The
presence of Mr.. Brady at this june
ture was announced, and then con-
gratulations were in order. Those
present were: Miss Agnes Brady,
Miss Hilda Elkan, Miss Mabel Acker-
man, Miss Catharine Metcalf Ward,
Miss Grace Campbell, Miss Carrie
Giles, Miss Gladys Millard. The
affair was a very happy one. 1t has
been known for some time that this
young couple were very much inter
ested in eacho ther, but the engage
ment was a complete surprise.
Palisadian., 1915-01-16
GOOD OLD NIGGER
HAS GONE 4 WA Y.
GiUen ChLOrOfOrm To Get Hin,
To the Land of Better oft.

"Nigger" Quigley, famous char
acter in Palisade has gone away,
never to return again. "Nigger,
was as black as his name indicates.
which wasn't his fault, and it never
initiated against his behavior.
"Nigger" had become old, and while
not decrepid, he had the misfortune
to contract malady, the nature of
which was considered out of keep
ing in good society, so his master
after consulting the medicine man
of the domicile, decided to hold the
final obsequies over his companion
of years, so "Nigger," condemned in
absolute mercy and pity, was given
a through ticket over the Chloroform
Route, a line to Somewhere which
never comes back to the starting
point. 1t must be said that when
the word was given there was no
revolt from "Nigger." In his ignor-
ant and pathetic obedience he took
his medicine" like a man, and lay
down to his final snooze as docilely
as lamb beside his mother. "Nig-
ger" had been at times little boist-
erous as neighbor, but he was
never obtrusive. He had gentle
disposition, and was faithful and
loyal to the last minute. He was a
good friend once he was known, and
was always decorous when he had
cemented friendship. AS dog,
poor old "Nigger" fulfilled his mis-
sion we'll and faithfully and his long
years of vigil made him like one of
the family. 1t is no wonder then,
that Mother Quigley and the others
felt bit squeamish over the going
away of "Nigger," for, as she nc
doubt said, "Lor, me, but l did love
dear old 'Nipper!'"
Palisadian., 1915-01-16
The Civic Committee.

Mrs. S. E. Darby, chairman of the
Civic Committee, called a meeting of
the Junior Civic League at her home
January 5th. Fourteen members re
sponded to the roll call, very graft
flying attendance. There were pres
ent, also, Mrs. Bradshaw, president
of the Woman's Club, and Mrs. G..
P. Berkey and Mrs. Stewart, members
of the Civic Committee. The boys re-
ported that they had been active IN
placing ashes on the sidewalks
and streets during the recent icy
weather, and that they sifted the
ashes for the streets in order to min
imize the danger to automobile tires.
Mrs. Darby feels that the whole town
should encourage the Junior League,
as they are very much interested in
everything for the good of the town,
and have become most thoughtful and
Palisadian., 1915-01-16
JANUARY MEETING
CLIFFSIDE WOlWEN'.S CLUB.

The January meeting of The Wo
mans Club of Cliffside Park, will long
be remembered as one of particular
interest. The spacious home of Mrs.
Franz Boas was filled with enthus-
iastic members and their friends from
seven neighboring clubs. The guest
of honor, Mrs. VIM. T. Rope, presi-
dent of the New Jersey State Fedora
tion, spoke of how club life broadens
it's members, making more compan-
ionable wives, better mothers and
more intelligent citizens.
Club members must view matters
in an impersonal way and all work
fOr the greatest good to the greatest
number, whether or not the methods
of aaining hat end happens to meet
the approval of their individual
ideas.
Mrs. Stillman, Vice president at
large and Mrs. Biddison, Vive-presi-
dent Sixth District, both spoke briefly
along the same line.
The presidents of the visiting clubs
told of the work being done in their
respective organizations, showing
there is uniformity in the work
all over the state,a S ituation much
to be desired.
After pleasing musical numbers by
Mrs Margaret Brewster and Miss
Dona Mclean the meeting was ad-
iourned all voting the afternon one
of helpfulness as we'll as of pleasure
January II, 1915.
(Mrs. H. r. Elizabeth Benda,
Pub. Com.
Palisadian., 1915-01-16
BLLNDLNG FLASH
Il WAKENS PEOPLE.
Rambling Current OOer at
Junction Transforming Station
.Stirs IHinOs UD.

About one o'clock last Monday
nightmany people in Palisade were
awakened by peculiar kind Of
thud of asound accompanied by a
terrifying flash that made bed cham
bers brighter than a Bengal light.
Many persons jumped out of bed in
mad alright wondering what had
happened. Every light in the village
went out and there was the greatest
alarm. "TheP alisadian" man aWak-
end by the splash OF light and the
jar OF the sound, got up and called
Central" was asked to get him the
first Connection possible. A few min
utes later Patsy Hartnett, the worthy
police guardian on duty responded on
the phone.
what was it, Patsy?" he was
asked.
Don't ask me! Something or other
came along on that big high tension
feed wire and it hadn't any business
there. Anyhow, it collided with some
other current going in the opposite
direction and there was something
awful doing right Immediately. Did
you see it over there? Yes? Well,
that was some flash, believe me. 1t
would have awakened the dead. 1t
would have awakened me if | had
been sleeping on duty, thing |
never do, and its why | saw the flash.
No, nobody was hurt"
The cause of the trouble was kind
of leak in the current as it entered
the insulator-a kind of leak is said
advisedly, because in this case the
leak was slice of crack in the
terra Gotta that whisper could not
have gone through-and the $4,000
volts that travel over the large feed
cable, took notion to go through
this tiny, and almost invisible crack.
Then there was trouble. Electricity
is a fluid, medium, agent, element, or
something or other, that goes where
it wants to generally, and so far
when it takes the bit in its teeth, no
mere human agency has anything to
say. Monday night when the tar
nation thing flew the track and
jumped the switch and cut loose, ge-
miny iimcracks! there was something
didding, and the people of Fort Lee
and surrounding neighborhoods who
saw the flash, almost took to their
heels Fortunately, no one was the
least bit hurt, though the employees
around were stunned, not from shock,
but the surprise at the sudden vista
ton of so much light in a bunch.
Palisadian., 1915-01-16
BASE BALL

1t will not be so very long now, be
core the good old national game will
be back in full swing. Already prep
arations are in progress "fXin' 3" up
summer schedules and it is not With
out some impatience that the youngs-
ters and lots of the old folks are look
ING forward to the time when the
umpire will cry "Play ball" However,
we still have lots of snow coming oar
way before the balmy zephers OF
Spring will begin to blow and put
the diamonds in shape once more.
Now is the time for base ball mana
gers to get busy, and Bobbie Craymer,
who will have charge of the Palisade
nine this season, has not been idle
Bobbie is known all over as hustler
and has kept his stenographer busy
for the last couple of weeks sending
out letters to teams, booking them for
the home grounds. He is out to make
base ball in Palisade something which
the people will take pride in; some
thing which they can enjoy and have
the fun of coming out and roofing Tor
in fine style The crowds which came
to the games last year were Joke
and could have been counted upon
two hands. Perhaps this was due to
the fact the team was not as good as
it might have been; and then again
it might have been because of lack
of interest. But, whatever 1t was,
Bobbie is going to eliminate both
causes,p artly through his optimistic:
personality and partly by means of
his ability to push things to success
full finnish.
Approached on the subject of who
was going to play on the team this
year Bobbie said:
"It is a little early for me to talk
about that because only work on the
field can decide that, but depend upon
it. we are going to have some team
in town this season. 1t would be I'M
possible for me to build up such a
team from the small number of local
PLAYERS and in consequence l Will be
forced to obtain some outside talent
TO fill in the holes where it is needed.
The loss of Ray Dwiggins has been
blow to the team, but then with all
the good material to draw from in
Northern New Jersey | don't expect
to have much trouble patching up
this part of our battery. OF last years
pitchers | still have Paul Brady, Ed.
Greer, and Logan which will form a
nucleus, with the addition of one or
two more twisters for pitching staff
which will be hard to beat. The in
field will practically be the same
with exception of third and short.
The outfeld will have to have COM
pete "house cleaning" for it would
never do to start a season with such
an outfit"
81 expect to have the keenest sort
of competition for places and the spirit
among the boys that will make them
go out to win every game. With the
attitude shown so far by last years
players and the new material which
expect to add there is no reason for
Palisade not having record break
ing ball season"
Palisadian., 1915-01-16
LITTLE PRAYERS
MONDAY

MONlJA
BEGINNING THE DAY-My God,
help me to be faithful. Show me what
adventure, what romance, to stick to
my post. Show me what heroism and
endurance to abide by the task until
it is finished. Remind me of what
mighty deeps and what noble heights
Thou uncoverest for the faithful,
keep me steadfast by the promise Of
the satisfaction and the peace which
will come after awhile.
TUESDAY
BEGINNING THE DAY-Lord
teach me that if | did not get tired
| could never enter into the heavi
ness of that multitude who are always
tired. Teach me that otherwise | could
never know the blessedness of rest.
Teach me that Thou gavest me my
,trength to spend, and that in its
spending | grow likest to Thee. Amen.
WEDNESDAY
Beginning THE DAY-O God,
awake to this new day and look into
Thy face. | am reminded of other
days, which have come fresh from
Thy hand, and which | have marred.
But | am warm with gratitude and
gladness that Thou hast awaked me
with another golden gift. Help me
to use this one well, and bind it about
my forehead and keep it forever In
ChristS name. Amen.
THURSDAY
BEGINNING THE DAY-Grant me
the courage, O Lord, to test my life
by the spirit of my Master, and learn
why | am not happy and strong and
of service to men. o, give me His
sympathy, His love, His desire to
minister rather than to be ministered
unto. Make me like Him, and | ask
nought else. Amen.
FRIDAY
BEGINNING THE DAY-My Faith
er, | thank Thee that Thou under
standest the things, which | cannot
say. | thank Thee that Thou seest
The inner grace, hidden beneath the
ugly crust. l thank Thee that Thou
nearest the prayer, which men think
is never said ! thank Thee that Thou
judgest the heart, and that Thou
knowest altogether. | give myself to
rhy discerning sympathy | yield my
self to the love that never faileth.
Amen.
SAIU R)A
BEGINNING THE DAY-My Lord,
| would give to Thee this day, |
would have it wholly Thine. Other
days | have given, but | have re
served a part, or have forgotten al
together. Take this day now, while
it is fresh Put Thy seal upon it, in
form it with Thy presence, beautify
it with Thy grace. Amen.
SUNDAY
Beginning THE DAY-My Faith
er, | thank Thee that Thou under
standst the things, which | cannot
say. | thank Thee that Thou seest
the inner grace, hidden beneath the
ugly crust | give myself to Thy
discerning sympathy. l yield myself
to the love that never faileth. Amen.