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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-23
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

largest vessel OF HSuSdCOId uSLlIlS
fleet, lost in gulf storm.
New Orleans, La - Hope aban-
doned for United~Fruit liner Marc
wine, with 81 passengers, missing
for more than a week.
Washington. - Admiral Caper-
tons forces have taken over St.
Marc, Haito, custom house; roads
into ports strongly defended.
Kalamazoo, Mich. - Ruth Meeker,
16, and her sister, Jessie, 20, dead
from eating tOadstOols; only one of
family survives. Four dead, and Mrs.
Lewis Meeker reported dying at her
home.
San Francisco.-Abe Ruef, one
time San Francisco political boss,
stepped from San Quentin peniten-
tiary and headed for Ukiah, where he
will stay 80 days, under promise not
to get into San Francisco or its poll
tics.
Washington. - Terrific battle be-
tween ViIlistas and CaTTanzistas rag
ing at Icamole, near Monterey. Both
sides claimed victory.
La Sale, III.-John SWartz, furni-
ture dealer, Canton, Ill, killed, wife
and son Harry Swartz, with HarTy's
wife and two children injured seTi-
OUsly when automobile overturned.
Kokomo, Ind.-Nothing but office
remains of plant of KOkomo Canning
Co., destroyed by fire.
Washington.-Six pontoons en-
gagged in efforts to drag submarine
F-4, sunk in Honolulu harbor ten
weeks ago, close in shore as possible.
New York.-Parents are aroused
over new law which cOmpels public
school pupils to undergo medical ex-
animation Gin absence of all cloth
ing"
New York.-Madame Sarah Bern
hardt, famous French actress, is half
way across ocean for another fare
well visit to America.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-23
served prisoners

and dinners are served prisoners
from nearby hotel
Ithaca, N. Y.-Miss Karin White,
youngest daughter of former am
bassador to Germany, has entered
hospital to become trained nurse.
Newark, N. J.-"Sorry to trouble,
but joke is on me" read note of sui
eide addressed to coroner.
Rock Island, IIi.-Spies Of foreign
country reported trying to get inside
secrets of U. S. arsenal here.
New York.-Rose Davis, negro,
fined $40 for wearing navy blouse.
Was arrested by sailor who said her
wearing it Inundated him.
Sussex, N. J.-WiIIiam Bennett
found peculiar looking egg under a
chestnut tree. Found full grown
chestnut inside it. Egg had a nutty
flavor.
NobIesviIIe, Ind. - William Free
man died at 81 years. Never touch
ed liquor or tobacco. Lived 70 years
on one farm.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-23
FRIENDS WONDER ABOUT THE
TREATMENT OF LAUGHMAN

REh MEN OF IAUGF1MHN
Friends of John LaUghman have
hired a lawyer to find out why he is
arrested so often. Every time he has
mounted his soap box at 18TH and
Michigan av. to preach free thought
he has been pinched.
J. G. E. KarlsOn, 118 E. 18TH, and
a score of others attended Laugh
mans goth hearing in Judge Wade's
court today. When they reported
their findings to Laughman's friends,
Atty. Seymour Steadman was asked
to investigate and to start impeach-
ment proceedings aaginst the judge,
if possible.
What incensed them was KarlsOn's
report that Judge Wade, on seeing
Laughman again in before him said:
why don't somebody kick the head
off that guy so he won't be around
here every week."
LaUghman was last arrested on
Saturday night with BeTtTam Weber
and another sympathizer. -
Last night he spoke In a hired han
and was not mQlested,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
AMERICAN TONNAGE INCREASE
OLD GLORY FLOATS OVER 2.76S
VESSELS ENGAGED IN TILE
FOREIGN TRADE.
Total Tonnage 1,813,775-Changc is
Said to DC Due to the New Ameri-
can Registry Law.

Washington, Aug. 30.-The Ameri-
can flag now floats over more ships
in the foreign trade than at any time
since 1868.
Figures made public today by the
department of commerce show a rec
ord increase in American shipping for
the year ended June 80. On that date
there were registered in the foreign
trade 2,76S ships, totalling 1,S13,775
gross tons, an increase Of 1868 ships
and 1858 tons for the year.
Practically all the increases are
due to the new American registry law.
Assistant Secretary Sweet, of the de,
partment of commerce, said in a state
ment today:
This is about triple the increase in
registered tonnage for any previous
year in American history. Our regis
tered tonnage is now much greater
than at any time since 1868, when we
had 2,026,114 gross tons in foreign
trade. 1t is many times more eff
cient, however, as the steam tonnage
now amounts to 1,273,067 gross tons,
while in 1868 it amounted to only
1925 tons.
The increase from the Ship Reg
istry Act Of August IS, 1914, to June
13, 1915, was so rapid that tonnage
under the American flag now en-
ployed in foreign trade is nearly equal
to such tonnage under the French
and Norwegian flags. British tonnage
of course, is more than ten-fold great.
er."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
VAUGHN TO BE REsENTENCED.
Taken Back To Grccnville to Receive
Death Sentence for Crime Against
Young Girls.

Columbia. Aug. alt. U. Vaughn.
convicted from Greenville county for
statutory criminal assault on several
young white girls In 1908. was taken
TO Greenville by the penitentiary au-
thorities today to be resentenced to
death. Vaughn's case has been re-
viewed by the State and Federal su-
preme courts and his appeals have
been dismissed by both tribunals.
Since his confinement In the peni-
tentiary here no has refused tofspcsk
word and has given every appear
ance of n man dementcd. However.
expert alienists have pronounced him
sane.
Vaughn was superintendent OF tho
Odd Fellows orphanage i'm Greenville
and no was charged with criminal as
sauit on young orphan girls under his
charge. AT his trial he made "a sem
sational confession aud asked for
another chance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
GOVERNORS FAVOR DEFENSE
Gov. Manning Returns From Boston
onfcrcncc-I'rcsidcd Over One
Session There.

Columbia. Aug. 31.-Gov Manning
returned To Columbia yesterday from
Boston. whore ne attended the con-
ference of governors. 20 States being
represented by their chief executives.
He was accompanied on the trip by
Mrs. Manning. y stop of several davs
was made at Washington on tho TO-
turn trip.
Gov. Manning said that many Pc-
publicans OF the North indorse hear
tily the course OF President Wilson
In handling the German situation. but
the president was being criticised for
his handling OF the Mexican crisis.
Gov. Manning presided at the Fri
day session OF the governors confer
ence when the preparedness of the
United States was discussed lie said
that tho sentiment OF practically
every governor attending the confer
enco was for larger navy and army.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
LEVER FAVoRs PROHIBITION.
CONGRESSMAN DECLARES FOR
NATIONAL LAW.
Seventh District Representative Urges
Economic Argument in Favor of
Dry Statute for State.

Lexington, Aug. 31.-Congressman
Lever today before an audience va
riously estimated at from 700 to 1900
people packed into the court house
at Lexington, spoke for more than two
hours and half. declaring himself
militantly in favor of prohibition not
only in South Carolina, but as a ma
tional proposition.
Mr.. Lever stated that he would
argue the proposition from the stand
point of a student Of economy and
presented an aggregation Of facts and
figures to support his argument.
Congressman Lever argued the
proposition as to whether it paid the
nation, citing figures of experts to
prove that in order to collect the an
nual liquor revenue Of $3.50, 900, 900
the United States spent in actual
cash and economic loss the tremen-
dous sum of s16.O00,o 0,oOO,O 900.
Taking up the question from the
standpoint Of the State, Congressman
Lever declared that the money spent
annually for liquor through the dis
pensary in Is counties would more
than pay the States total indebted
ness in two years. He also dwelt on
the economic loss in South Carolina.
Mr.. Lever spoke of the condition Of
other States and nations, comparing
those living under prohibition condi-
| tions and those where the legalized
sale of liquor prevails.
Then. bringing the question down
to a Lexington county proposition he
asserted that by incontrovertibla
facts and by the personal testimony
Of officers of the town and county of
Lexington. 1t was proved that crime
was much more prevalent in the
county under the dispensary regime
than under prohibition, ...
Mr.. Levet closed with a clear argu-
ment against whiskey, stating that
it was the greatest burden that the
people of this country had to bear.
and declared that in declaring HIM
self as he had today he had simply
done his honest duty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
LAW TANGLEs IN COLORADO.
Jurisdiction Of Court Trying Officers
of Natidhai Guard Brought in Ques-
ton.

Denver, Col, Aug. S0.-Investiga-
ton Of the charges against Adtt. Gen.
John F. Chase and other officers of
the Colorado National Guard was
temporarily suspended today when
two Of the officers denied the jurisdic-
ton of the court and refused to an
swer questions. The questions of the
authority Of the court was referred to
Attorney General Farr for an opinion.
The first hitch in the court pro-
ceedings occurred when E. B. Elliott,
former adjutant general of West Vir-
ginia, now alleged to be in the en-
ploy Of the United Mine Workers Of
America, refused to answer questions
regarding an alleged plot of detectives
and labor leaders to render difficult
reorganization and recruiting of State
troops. The State contemplated his
arrest OH contempt charges, but de-
layed action until certain of it's rights.
Later Former Capt. Phillip S. Van
Hise. who commanded the famous
college company" in the strike zone
In 1894, refused to answer ques-
tions and was ordered under arrest,
Van Hise refused to consider himself
under arrest, declaring he would ap-'
peal to the governor.
Van Hise and Maj. Edward j.
Broughton of the military court then
raced dead heat to the governors
office where the executive, after con-
ferring with each in turn, declared
that Van Hise should be released and
the whole legal tangle submitted to
the attorney general
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
PARTY STRIFE EXPECTED.
Move for Army and Navy Improve
mcnt Will Shattcr Party Lines.

Washington. Sept. 1.-Just how
much it will cost to bring the army
and navy up to date is puzzling
problem. The president will not
make up his mind until, he confers
with congressional leaders. He ex-
poets that party lines will be shat
tered when the matter is brought be-
fore congress. The opponents of the
policy of preparedness will have the
support OF Bryan and some other
prominent Democrats. Senator Till
man. chairman Of the senate navy
committee, conferred with president
today. The president will hold ex-
penditures to a minimum, but is de-
termined to push through a compre-
hensive programme for the improve
ment of the army and navy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
NO NEED To WORRY OVER COT.
TON.

Harding Says South Has Little Reason
for Apprehension About Caring for
Product.
Washington Aug. 30.-W. p. G..
Harding of the federal reserve board,
who returned to Washington today,
after attending a meeting of bankers
and merchants in Birmingham, said
the outlook was encouraging for car
ing for the cotton crop.
Il do not believe if conditions re-
main. as at present that the South
should worry over the cotton crop"
he said. Il found bankers of the
South apparently willing to lend
money on cotton properly secured and
although l can not predict what Will
happen, 1 do not believe excessive in.
terest will be demanded on such
loans.''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
LEAVES FOR FOREIGN WORK,

Former South Carolina Newspaper
Man Will Sail for, Japan Next
Week.
Washington, Aug. 30.-Stanhope
Sans, formerly of the staff of The
State, and one of the best known
men in South Carolina, recently ap-
pointed special commercial agent
Of the department Of commerce to
investigate the cotton goods trade in
Japan, will sail from San Francisco
for Tokyo the latter part of next
week. DR.. Sans will be accompa-
MED by Mrs. Sans. ..,s
For the past month DIR. Sans has
been making a study Of the cotton
manufacturing business in this coun-
try and he had secured information
which he believes will be Of great
benefit to the merchants in Japan
and materially aid in his work in the
foreign field.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04

considered this plan unjust as those
would have to pay for paving, who did
not have the streets paved in front Of
their own property; there was no plan
to put Mr.. Boyle's proposal into ef-
feet, and the paving was wanted now;
and the usual plan to operate a busi-
ness was to borrow money to carry il
on. He thought this as good a plan
for the city as for business enterpris-
eS.
In answer to Mr.. M. w. Seabrook's
question as to care for side streets, it
was stated by Mr.. Jennings that the
money now expended in upkeep Of
streets would be used in improving
side streets.
MIR. II. d. Noise stated that with the
present dirt streets, the storm drains
were generally partly filled with dirt.
If the streets were paved there would
be more space in them for carrying off
water. 1t was stated that sufficient
drainage would be put down In the
streets before the paving was laid.
Mr.. Geo. d. Shore stated that he
was highly in favor Of the bond is
sue as a good business proposition. as
sign Of progressiveness and as an
expression Of civic pride in his city.
DR.. E. S. Booth called attention to
the growth of Asheville being due to
its having paved streets, it having by
its progressiveness In its early days
outgrown other neighbor towns.
Mr.. j. A. Warren called attention
to the fact that health would be i'm
proved by paved and clean streets and
the comfort and pleasure of living in
Sumter would be enhanced.
Maj. w. l.. Lee stated that at least
$4,000 in cost Of maintenance Of
streets would be saved by building
permanent streets. He stressed the
value to Sumter of her beautiful shade
trees.
Mr.. II. r. VanDeventer stated that
sumter was good residence town,
but otherwise there was not a thing
In the world to attract industrial
plants here. He mentioned the fact
that an enlargement of the magnetic
factory was underway and urged
permanent streets as a business get
ter, something which would benefit
the merchants and the people who
lived here.
Before adjournment Mr. Scarbor-
ough announced that another mass
meeting would be held on next Mon
day night at the court house at s
o clock to again discuss the bond is
sue and any other phases which
might come up, not already discuss
cd. '. ..t g.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
TILLMAN GOES UNDER SEA.
senator spends Afternoon at Drook.
bn Navy Yard Inspecting Under
water Boats.

Now York, Aug. 3l.--t'nitcd States
Senator Tillman. chairman OF the
senate committee on naval affairs.
wcn' Ia Washington today after
spending day at the Brooklyn
navy yard. Most OF the senator's at
tentiOn yesterday was devoted To- sub
marines. lie visited the ~ which
viii uso the now Edison batteries
and then inspected the new devices
on the K-G. Both boats were sub
merged with Senator Tillman ON
board.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
ENGLAND REALIZES SEVERITY.
PERMITS PREVIOUSLY PURCIIAs-
ED GOODS TO PASS.
Exact Outlines OF Plan Co be Publlsb-
ell Later I'm Memorandum From
London.

washington, Aug. 30.-Assurance
that Great Britain will relax enforce
ment OF her order I'm council to per-
NIT shipments from neutral ports of
German and Austrian goods con-
tracted for by Americans prior to the
effective date OF the order was given
the state department today by Sir
Cecil spring-Rice. the British ambas-
sador.
The ambassador explained that ar
rangoments would be made for ac-
cepting proof OF the contracts at the
embassy here instead of In London.
Details OF the plan will be given
later In a memorandum from the Lon
don foreign office. officials hope it
will make possible the release OF
millions OF dollars worth of Ameri-
can-owned goods OF German or Aus
trian origin accumulated at neutral
ports.
Foreign advisers OF the state de-
partment have been making vigorous
representations lately in behalf of
American importers generally and
have complained that while efforts to
obtain tho release of goods had been
I'm vain. private interests I'm Great
Britain were getting permits for GER
tain shipments.
Prior to June is the British gov
ernment. through informal negotia-
tions with the trade advisers, had
permitted certain shipments from
neutral ports on the production of
proof that the goods actually had
been paid for by Americans before
the order in council went into effect.
After the British ambassador call
ed at the state department cable
gram arrived from Consul General
Skinner at London announcing that
some of the restrictions on neutral
commerce were TO be removed.
All negotiations I'm behalf of i'm
porters are unofficial and have no
connection with the formal note soon
TO be dispatched to Great Britain pro-
testing against interference with
neutral commerce
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
JURY DECIDES VAUGHN'S SANITY
To Pass OH Prisoners Mental Condi-
ton.


Greenvillc, Aug. SIT. U. Vaughn.
sentenced to death some years ago for
"a crime committed against q girl in
mate of the Odd Fellows Orphanage
home, of which he was superintend-
ent. was brought into court here today
to be resentenced, his several appeals
having failed. 1t was decided, how
ever, that there was question as to his
sanity and upon the order of Judge
Prince jury will determine probably
at the next term of the roneral ses-
sions court whether Vaughn Is sim
ulating insanity or is really deranged.
Vaughn was taken back this after
noon to Columbia. where he will be
confined at the penitentiary. Appar-
emily he is helpless. Two men picked
him up bodily and carried him into
the court and then brought him out
again.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
TREASURY FULL OF MONEY,
NO NEED OF BONDS OR SHORT
TERM NOTES.
Secretary McAdOO Thinks Extension
of War Tax May Be Necessary,
However, to Meet Demands.

Washington, Aug. 31.-The United
States treasury is in excellent condi-
ton. and there is no present prospect
that the government will issue bonds
or short term notes to fill its Golfers,
according to a statement by Secretary
McAdoo today on his return to Wash
ington from a months vacation In
Maine.
Its too soon to talk about reve-
nue. legislation" said Mr.. McAdoo,
II don't know what the estimates
will be and consequently can not
talk about revenues" He added
however, that congress probably
would be asked to extend the period
Of operation Of the emergency tax
beyond December 81, it's present
limit. No consideration had been
given, he declared, to the advisable
lty of replacing the duty on sugar,
lowering the exemption limit of the
income tax law, or other plans sug-
gested to increase revenues.
But" said the secretary, II have
never considered q bond issue. The
treasury is in excellent condition and
there is no country on the globe more
able to pay more taxes than the
United States if our expenditures are
! to be increased. I'm not worrying
about the situation, and / guess
| should be the first man to worry"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04

were, In so far as can be ascertained
iliigcnt and alert in the performance
of their duties and no reluctance was
shown by them in operating the said
F-l. even though the said officers and
crew were well aware of the existing
defects"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
MULES FOR THE ALLIES
Iraihioad Leaves Atlanta; by Ship
From New Orleans.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug 31.-A trainload
OF mules. valued at approximately
100000, concentrated here by agents
for the allies, left today for New Or
leans Ell route to Europe. "''''. ~'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
Gen. OrOzcO Killed.

washington, Sept. 1.-The depart
ment of justice has received conf1rma-
ton Of the killing of Gen. Orozco by
Americans near Ell Paso.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
INDIANA MAN NAMED.
w. w. Warwick Comptroller of Treas

Washington, Aug. 31.-President
Wilson today appointed Walter w.
Warwick Of Indiana as comptroller of
the treasury.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-04
Submarine Fires OH II, s.
Bark.
Special to The Daily Item.

Boston, Sept. IA German
submarine fired on the Ameri-
can bark Ruth Stark, off Cape
Clear, Ireland, according to q
statement of the captain upon
his arrival here.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-10-22
WANTS,F0R SALE, Ere

FOR Winter rye, S1.00 per
bushel. w. S. Spencer, 8 miles north
west of Roman. PA
Found-A pair of glasses in case.
Owner call at Pioneer office and iden-
tify same.
FOR SALE OR .LEASE-The De-
laney forty. For particulars see Har
ny Vought, Leon. 1862
LOST-White horse branded F H on
left shoulder $40 reward if returned
to Boucher farm, Valley View. Frank
Boucher. 25tf
100 sacks good, nice size, white po-
tatoes for sale. At the ranch, 60c per
l00.--Alex Lahemme, 2 miles south
west of Roman. 26
Lost, Strayed or Stoen-One small
red milk COW branded w on right hip.
dehorned. Notify c. w. Pearson, Ro-
nan, Montana. 1S-tf
Balaklala, big type, pedigreed Poland
China pigs for sale, $l5 each, either
sex. Write me at Dixon or call at Sec.
2, 1921. JAS. WOODS, Jr. 12tf
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-10-22
Growing Some Corn

Those who have doubted the
ability of the farmers of this
valley to raise corn are fast be-
ing forced to change their minds.
The past season, wholly unfavor-
able to corn growing, has seen
some excellent corn raised in all
parts of the valley. Earl D.
Covell brought in a sample We'd
nesday from a 30-acre field in
Valleyview that compares most
favorably with the best corn dis
played at the state fair. 1t should
produce between 40 and so BUSH
els to the acre. Robert Bennett
Of Leon, Jesse Swinehart, DR.. A.
K. Resner and others have small
fields that will produce 40 bushels
or better per acre. The expert
ments made the past season are
sufficient to demonstrate that
corn can be proftably raised in
this valley and a number of
farmers are looking forward to
eating corn fed pork this winter.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-10-22

w. w. Dunlap was up from
Dixon Tuesday night.
You can pay your taxes at the
First National bank. adv.
VIM Davenport was a Mis-
soula visitor the first of the
week.
H. M. Gehlert, at the Roman
Meat Market, will buy your old
hens. adv.
C. L. Peden and Chas. Zaruba
shipped a car of hogs from Dix
on the first Of the week. They
were consigned to St. Paul.
The Abe Meilleur blacksmith
shop is again open and ready for
business. Bring in anything you
have in the blacksmith line. adv.
Do you know. You can save
20 to 40 per cent on your grocery
bills by trading at Lemire Bros.
The prices are surely cut down.
adv.
Fred Rouillier has bought
about so head of cattle from W.
M. Kinney and will use them to
clean up the rough feed on his
ranch this winter.
A number of cases of typhoid
fever are reported at Poison and
St. Ignatius. Every precaution
should be taken by the residents
of the valley and if possible pre-
vent an epimemic.
There will be a big masquerade
ball at the Mission opera house,
St. Ignatius, on Saturday night,
Oct. 80. Orchestra of seven
pieces. Good time guaranteed.
Masks for sale at the hall. adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Swee
arrived in Missoula last Sunday
from their trip to Minnesota.
Mr.. Swee has been attending to
business matters in Missoula
this week but they are expected
home today.