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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-08

| - '@At VIII bIeik WIN wilson IS
ioreessted by his attack ON the
presidents speech in New York yes.
terday on national defense.
Bryan said today: 4 have read
the presidents speech with sorrow
and concern. The plan he proposes
Is not only departure from our ira
dltions, out reversal of the national
policy 1t is not only a menace to
our peace and safety, but challenge
TO the spirit of Christianity which
teaches US TO influence others bv our
own example rather than by fear.
The president admits there is no
reason for the change. He saws The
county is not threatened from anv
quarter she stands friendly with all
the world and there is no fear among
ds' Then why has the president
chosen to revolutiouize our national
theory and exchange our policy for
that of Europe? Why abandon the
hope we have long entertained of set.
ting Europe an example? Why en-
courage the European folly by i'm
itat1Hg them? Why impose on the
Western Hemisphere a policy SO dis
asterous: We are now spending a
quarter of billion yearly on pre-
pa.edness-ton times what we are
bonding ON agriculture. ieel sure
thr tax layers Niu net favor this in
crease, when it not only is unneces-
sary but a menace to our national
ideals. hope the president is not
deceived by the atmosphere of the
Manhattan club. This is the one place
where the Mammou worshipiap por-
ton of the Democratic party IT'S
NEW YORK, Nov 5.-Pre mi
Wilson declined to comment OH taa
attack of Former Secretary of State
Bryan on his speech here last night
However, when he said IF men diff
fer with me I will ask them to nakr |
clear how they viii protect the coun
try's permanent interests against
disturbance
Everyone believes Bryan has widen
cd the breach between himself and
The president
An even split of the party is not
foreseen. Party leaders said Bryan
is attacking what he believes TO be
wrong"
DENVER, Nov. 5.-The supreme
court has stayed The execution OF
3uger until January third.
His lawyers will seek to force the
lower court to grant sanity trial.
This is the first time i'll the his
tory Of Colorado that the supreme
court has ever issued a stay of exc
cution.
SEATTLE, Nov. 5.-George Rob
erts, aged 45, a plumber with an ak
and a revolver last night turned his
nome into place death.
The crushed the head of his sleeping
vile with an ak. She died in the hos
pital later.
His son George, aged 16, who was
sleeping in an adjoining room met the
same rate. 1t is reported that he
cannot recover.
The maniac then shot his blind
Ella, aged 22' as she was
cropping in the hallway, aroused by
he commotion. She died instantly
lie then shot his daughter Villa,
aged II, perhaps fatally.
After destroying his entire family,
the insane man killed himself by
shooting.
He was despondent over an acci-
dental injury to his spine.
ROME, Nov. 5.-Mount Vesuvius
is in violent eruption.
The roads are filled with fugitives
carrying their effects from their
homes near the volcano.
The entire countryside is covered
with molten lava and ashes.
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weather becomes warmer need OF more

weather becomes warmer need OF more
moisture in ali animal rations becomes
| greater, and sliage can be more freely
lGd. Even II Its cost does bear hign
relation to the dry feeds, the result
VIII be economical and animals well
fortified to undergo the change from
hand feeding to washy early grass.
j. Il. werts OF Poweil, wyo., miiked
| six pure bred holstems, raised by him
sell, last year. The COWS We're allowed
ed the range OF a corral with sheds,
and only MIXED in the barn, but nay
Is not kept in the racks, us they have
done beuter work when led twice "a
DAY than when allowed to eat alfalfa
to their limit, although with the racks
kept filled with hay the milk will be
Increased for a few days. Up TO the
last of December the only iced was
alfalta hay, after which some mo-
Eases and about four pounds OF grain
We're added.
Six Cows Produced
o6,250.1O of Milk.
The SIX cows produced 56,250.10 of
milk and 2,069.75 butter fat, which at
70 cents sold for S545.15. The skim
milk was valued at $l47.65; total
S692,SO, against $533.75 for 80 tons
of alfalfa at So ton, 1000 ounds
Of grain, $l2.50 molases 32.25 and
labor $4,000 leaving balance of
Sl59,S0. Five calves were sold for
$3.50, which showed the greatest prof
its oil the business. Making allow
ance for the manure, MIR. Werts mad
"A cleanup Of s199.05.
Considering that grain could only
have been led tor about sixty to nine
ty days the results We're very high,
and one must always remember that
there are cows, though not very
many, that can make great returns
in alfalfa alone. One sees one such
pretty nearly keeping a family ut
times.
Whether or not one is fortunate
enough to possess such a COW, be
she old brindle OF pure bred. 1t will
pay to protect her hay from tho
weather.
No fodder equals alfalfa in value,
and none suffers such rapid deteoria-
ton from moisture or absorbs II SO
readily.
1t is very difficult matter to make
stack that will repel moisture, from
a load of hay; in fact, we may put
it that with this small amount or
even two loads, it is impossible, on
account of the surface exposed COM
pared to the small amount OF nay con
tanned in so small volume.
1t is, however, a paying proposition
to acquire some form OF covering if
one cannot afford good shed or NOV
for the hay which will enable it to
retain its high food value, whether it
be an old carpet, canvas, oiled sheet
or some iron or board roofing. Most
of the hay is pretty bum already this
season, and by the time ii has been
moved several times it will have lost
most Of its leaves, and arter 1T has
again been weathered it will take a
lot of high priced grain to supplement
it unless it is protected from the
yeather.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-08
LAIf WAR NEWS

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. A.
Officials are refletcing on Bernstorffs
views as outlined in Germany's peace
terms, which are:
A heavy indemnity to pay Ger
many's war debt, the retention of Po-
land, ,hich will become an antono-
ni1us state with customs alliances
with Germany, the retention of French
and Russian territory now occupied
until tue indemnity is paid, the res
toration Of Gcrmany's colonies. free
dom OF the seas, Russian evacuation
Of the Balkans and Teutouic control
there. Germany also asks pcrmis-
sion to modernize Turkey without
interference. Germany will surren-
der Belgium because she does not
care to assimilate it.
This statement is official.
1t is said that Germany expects
England to sue for peace before she
is ruined, but the other allies are
expected to fight until they are beat
en- down unless England takes the
first steps toward peace
Bernstorff declined to commit him
self to his friends views.
BERLIN, Nov. 4.-The peace ru-
mors are absolutely uufounded, ac-
cording to report from reliable
sources given to the United Press.
ATHENS, Nov. 4.-Parliament
passed vote of lack of confidence
and the cabinet Immediately resign
ed.
Premier Zaimis was strong for con-
tinued neutrality and the overthrow
of his cabinet forecasts the joining
of the allies by Greece.
The incident which caused the crisis
was a controversy between Deputy
Provenizelos and the minister Of
waf.
To settle the dispute, Ex-Premier
Ncnizelos proposed test of strength !
The vote resulted in l47 against the
cabinet and ia for its retention.
BERLIN, Nov. 4.-The Bulgarians
stormed and captured Nishalafat, 10
miles northwest of Nish. An early |
iall of Nish is foreseen. The Bul- |
garians will probably reach ii before
the Austro- Germans reach Valekonje |
and Coljevac.
The allies are still landing troops
at Salonika.
PARIS, Nov. 5.-The Serbian le-
cation has appealed in behalf of the
Serbian refugees who are arriving
in Greece nearly naked.
The appeal said: "They are in a
miserable condition and are fleeing
before the invasion of a pitiless enc
my who is aiming to exterminate a
whole nation"
ATHENS, Nov. 5.-The allies are
planning a formidable invasion OF
Bulgaria.
Two British divisions are en- route
from Salonika and more are entrafn-
ing.
They can invade the country near
Strumnitza or Xanthi. The Russians
are planning to transport troops up
the Danube for 150 miles through
Rumanian waters.
Rumania has refused the German
request to intern two Russian torpedo
boats in the Danube.
After the fleets clear the Bulgar-
ians from Dedegatch the Anglo
French are expected TO land. The
fleets are still bombarding the city
and aviators are signalling the rang
es.
The Bulgarian peasants are throw
ing up entertainments and mounting
guns on the Greek frontier.
GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. B.
More frightfuI German barbarities in
Serbia than in Belgium are charged
by Swiss newspapers.
Wholesale massacres are alleged at
Ducica, Yplan, Solevac, PaIanka, So
pot and Losevic.
The once rich Morava valley was
a desert when the invaders passed
The Germans executed all civilians
caught firing from houses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-08
DURANGO EXCHANGE

"If you WON'T row, don't rock the
boat, is a trite old. saying. And here
we all in the San Juan basin are in
the same boat. We have a harvest
that is probably as great as the coun-
try ever saw, we have climate that
challenges daily admiration, we have
coal to keep US warm sticking out Of
the mountains and cellars and barns
are full Of food for man and beast.
In the midst Of so much that is real
cause for gratitude, doesn't it seem
that a person has to go long hard
way to find fault? Cheerfulness,
hope and ordin lry gratitude ought
to be qualities easy of propagation
and growth in the minds of San Juan
basin peouple.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-08

The Halloween entertainment Civ
en- by the Elco school under the direc-
tion of the teacher, Miss Brewer was
appreciated by all in attendance. The
school room was appropriately deco
rated for the occasion and the numbers
ON the program We're varied so that
it proved interesting to the end. Pie,
doughnuts and coffee were served by
the pupils. A dance given by A. A.
Brown followed the supper.
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On October 26 the envelope came
wearily home, showing many marks of
hard usage, besides all kinds of for
eign stamps, and a postage return
bill Of Is cents more. The French
minister of war has stamp on it
that means, This looks doggone sus-
picious" The postmaster at Bern
stuck three more stamps on it that
mean, we can't find the guy this
stuff is for" and a war censor, after
opening the envelope across the back
and looking at the leaflets stamped
CLOSED against inspection" across the
front of it and then sealed it up
again. Anyhow, the Is cents, in addi-
ton to what ever part of the Euro
pean postal regulations give them of
the original s cents, ought to help
defray some of the war expenses.
The final and individual bowling
handicap contest will be rolled to-
Tuesday, night and an ex-
citing contest is expected. Those
taking part will be Duggan, Patrick,
O'Rourke, Bay, Brady, Frary, Chase
and Piecone.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-08

The war censors of Europe have
had chance to swipe the Exchange
a blow in the form of a number of
San Juan basin booklets which were
sent to Herr Jacob Buesch, at Bern,
Switzerland. The booklets were en-
closed in an ordinary manila enve-
lope, with an Exchange return card
on it, and on August 26 started for
Switzerland, bearing 8 cents postage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-08

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 5.-Edison
and Telsa have been mentioned and
are likely to be recipients Of the
Nsbls prize in physiss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-08

The military gover-sr of Brus-
sells who refused to delay the exc
eution Of Miss Cavell, the English
nurse, has been removed by the kai-
ser Coco riddance. Il is fact the
kaiser knew notarg CT the execution
untl MI was over.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-08

ley had charge of the threshing OUT
fit during his absence. Mr.. Frazier
returned to his work Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-08

Lloyd and Horace Anderson. Ed.
Mcdaniel and Miss Ziewer attended
the ball game at Aliens Sunday after
noon. This was played by Elco and
Falfa and was the last game this
year.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-08

Vest Day is now the sheep man of
this section. Mr.. Day will feed
larke flock at his ranch this winter.
Dan Huchin spent the week end on
his ranch in Cox canon. Mr.. Huchin
is doing fall blowing on land leased
at Elco.
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John Frazier was at home for a
few days visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James Frazier who are here
from Chanure. Kansas. George Hand
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Germans Report Gains.

Berlin. April 90 (OmclaD German
sppers In the Champagne district
have advanced and the French at
a C In the Argonnes repulsed. Iso-
lated artillery duels continue between
the Mouse and Mosello rivers. The
French attack near Flirey failed. The
Germans have entered tho enomy's
main position near Croix Des L'Armcs.
West OF Avrecourt Germans stormed
and rooccupled the villages Of Ember
and Menil. The French attack on
schillerker heights In the vosgcs fail
cd. The Germans gained a hundred
yards ON Hartsmanweilerkopf. At the
ast the situation IL unchanged.
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Berlin. April 20 (Ohicial) The
British force that landed on the coast
or German. East Africa, was defeated
near Jassin. losing seven hundred in a
two days battle.
The Dutch steamer Katwyk was
SUM by n British submarine masquer-
aiding IA a German. to cause a rup-
ture between Holland and Germany.
Austria has made amends to Italy
for the recent frontier incident involv-
Ing Italian guards and Austrian Gus
toms officials who inadvertently step
ped into Italian territory as they walk
cd along the frontier.
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SUMTER. s. G, SATURDAY, APRIL "a. 1915.
THE NEUTRALITY OF AMERICA
PRESIDENT WILSON OUTLINES
POLICY GUIDING ADMIN.
ISTRATON.
10 Associated Press He Explains His
Views on Keeping This Nation
Prepared to Render World Service.

New York, April 2O.-President
Wilson today gave a definite and clear
statement of the neutrality guiding
his administration during the wal in
Europe. He chose the occasion of
the annual luncheon of the Associated
Press for what he said he regarded
as q statement of gravest importance
to the American people.
The %influenC Of the newspaper in
moulding public opinion, Mr.. Wilson
said, prompted him to make clear his
ideas Of true neutrality and in doing
SO to impress on his hearers the i'm
portance of adhering strictly to truth
fulness and honesty in the dissemina-
ton of the news.
MIR. Wilson seemed to weigh each
word he uttered. The importance he
attached to his statement was re-
nected in a request that no attempt
be made to paraphrase his speech or
to give it publicity until the official
White House stenographer had tram
scribed it in full. AS the only great
nation not engaged in the war or suf-
fering under the immediate influence
OF the war zone, Mr.. Wilson de-
clared, the United States could antici-
pate a great distinction when the hour
Of readjustment should come, pro-
Vided this nation should prove to the
world it's self-control and self mastery.
The past had been difficult, he point
ed out. but the future would be more
difficult.
America, the president said, never
would attempt to sit in judgment on
another nation. No nation was fit to
do that, he added. But America, free
from hampering ambitions as a world
power. free of a lust for territory,
calm, cool and without s%elf-interest
must be appealed to to assist in the
reconstructive processes Of peace.
The neutrality Of the United States,
MIR Wilson said, had a higher basis
than a petty desire to keep out of
trouble.
There is something so much great
er to 10 than fight" he said. LET us
think Of America before we think of
Europe in order that America may be
fit to be Europe's friend when the
day Of tested friendship comes. The
test Of friendship is not sympathy
with one side or the other but get
ting ready to help both sides when
the struggle is ,over."
The president was greeted with
cheers when he appeared at the lunch
con and constantly was interrupted
by applause and expressions of APP
prevail.
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ASKS REPORT ON PROGRESS.
Governor Inquiries About Charleston
T. Situation. y, ~.

Governor Inquiries About Charleston
Situation.
Columbia, April 21.-Demand for
an immediate report as to progress in
the law enforcement campaign in
campaign in Charleston was made
yesterday by Gov. Manning upon John
+. Grace, mayor. The governor re-
quested that the information asked be
filed within As hours. The letter was
mailed during the afternoon.
The letter follows:
'Following our recent telephone
conversation, in which o called me
up and promised to give me a state
ment OF what you have accomplished
In Charleston, l beg to say that 1 am
very much disappointed at not having
heard from you.
Il will be glad If you will let me
have within 4S hours a detailed state
ment Of what places have been closed.
with a statement also if they are still
closed or if they have resumed bust
ness. BY doing SO you will greatly
oblige."
Raids on Charleston clubs have
been going on for some days and the
governor is DESTROYS Of securing ac-
curate information as to what has
been done.
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Turks Hold Dnrdanclles.

Constantinople. April 2O.-Recent
Turkish successes in the Dardanelles
a removed the anxiety that was ap-
parent when the first attacks were
made against the forts. Eight OF the
allies warships have been badly dam
aged or sunk. and five others damaged
sinoo the bombardment started. The
forts suffered only minor damage
which has been repaired.
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BONSAL LINES BUY G. & W.?
Georgetown Hears Lumber CORPORA.
ton Has Sold Railroad.

Georgetown, April 20.-A report
was current in this city this morning
that the Atlantic Coast Lumber Cor
poration had this day sold to the
Bonsal lines the Georgetown and
Western Railway. R. j. Clifford,
president of the lumber company,
is in New York, and there is
no way to confirm the rumor, but
there appears to be no doubt of the
transaction. For some time such
saief bias been esatsmplatsd~itiasnea
and rumors Of it's contamination
have been circulated, but it is conf
IDENTIFY believed that at last the prop
erty has changed hands. The Bonsal
people, it is expected, will at once
take over the operation of the prop
erty. The sale includes the line from
Georgetown to Lanes, sc miles, and
the Poston and Andrews division. It
is understood that the Atlantic Coast
Corporation will have trackage rights
for their log trains.
This means much for the future of
this city. 1t is expected tina George
town will have better feright rates
and also lower passenger rates. The
passenger rate has been three cents
the mile under the old management.
This will come down to the two and
one-half cent rate of long lines. 1t is
confidently believed also hat the
Bonsal ownership of his property
Will result in a new line to this city
the Atlantic Coast Line. For many
years the Atlantic Coast Line has had
all the Georget )wn business that was
not handled by water, and it is not
conceivable that his company will
drop Such business without an effort
to share it. In fact, steps have al
ready beer taken looking to the con-
struction Of such a line.
The Coast Line could build a line
to Georgetown at a relatively small
cost, using the right-of-way and par
TALLY graded road from Cades to this
city, crossing the Black river at
Browns ferry, and passing through
the very fertile RHEIMS section.
This would open up to the Coast
Line one of the finest agricultural Sec
ions in the State.
The city awaits confirmation of this
mornings with eager interest.
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All "BOSh" SAYS Beatty.

Norfolk, Va, April 20.-Rear Ad-
miral Beatty, commanding the Nor
folk navy yard. early this morning
declared the report that officers from
the Eitel Friedrich had reached Co.
penhagen vas "all bosh."
mo officer nor any of the crew has
left the ship here" he declared.
Second Officer Victor Iartzen, OF
the Eitel Friedrich, declared that nc
officer had left the ship since she ar
rived In Hampton Roads on March 10
Second officer William K~rontnenr
was put ashore at Buenos Aires las,
September declared Harlem. He
said he had relatives in Copenhagen
and wanted to go home.
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JOHNSON BECOMES JUDGE.
Former Congressman Takes Oath OF
Office.

~Greenvillc, S. c.. April 2O.-Form-
or congressman Joseph r. Johnson,
FOR twelve years Representative from
the fourth district of South Carolina,
today took oath of office as Judge of
the Western federal district of South
carolina. The district was created q.
the last session of congress-. Judge
Johnson. who will preside at the pres
ent term, resigned as congressman to
accept the judicial appointment.
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E|TEL'S MEN IN COPENHAGEN?
MEMBERS OF INTERNED RAID
ER'S CREW SAID TO BE ARM.
ED WITH FALSE PASS.
PORTS.
Made the Trip as Swcdcs-Said to be
Carrying Secret Reports From the
Eitel's Commanders.

London, April 2O.-"Several men,
bers OF the crew of the German aux
iliary cruiser, Prinz Eitel Friedrich,
have arrived here on board the steam
er Hellig Olav from New York, head.
ed by the second officer" says the
Daily Nails Copenhagen correspond
ent. They were provided with falss
passports describing them as Swedish
subjects. They are bearing secret re-
ports to Germany from the Prinz
Eitel's commander"
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maintaining a heavy b~ombardment
between the Disc river and Alsace
which presents German reinforce
ments being sen Heavy artillery ac-
tons are in progress in the region of
scissors in sections Of Rheims and
Argonnes. There is fierce fighting be-
tween the British and Germans near
Ypres. The British warships are
again bombarding Ostend and Middle
kerke. The air squadrons are active
all along the front.
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is CHARGED WITH CRIME.
Posse I'm Pursuit of Negro i'm Fairfield
County.

Winnsboro, April 20.-According to
reports from the county julie Smith, q
negro farm hand. accused Of assault
upon a white woman, was being pur-
sued by a posse today. The alleged
crime was committed in the early
hours of the morning. The negro at
tempted to secure a weapon from
the house, but was foilcd in his effort
by the accidental discharge of the
gun. Excitement is intense in the
ncighbOrhoOd and it is feared lynch
ing may take place.
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TO CURE TOBACCO.
Process Perfected t. Use Artificial
Heat.

Harvin, April 20.-Capt. Alexander
Colclough Davis Of Davis, Clarendon
county, is the recipient of hearty CON
gratulations upon the perfection of
his new process Of curing tobacco by
artificial heat. Letters of patent have
been granted him by the federal gov
eminent and his representative is now
in Cuba and southern Florida selling
the process and is meeting with
great success.
The area to cotton and the CON
sumption of fertilizers have been
greatly reduced.
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French Make Progress.

Paris. April 21 (Oflcial) The
French have made progress in for
est Montmare where they resumed at
lacks upon German positions support,
ing the wedge at st. Mihiel. Attempt
ing recapture the trenches they had
lost the Germans were repulsed- Bel
gian aviators bombarded the German
arsenal at Bruges and the aviation
grounds at Lieseweghe.