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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-30
ANTI-DUMp|NG" LAWS,
WILSON DISCUSSES WITH ADVIS-
EIiS PLANS TO GUARD AMER
ICAN TRADE.
Amendments TO Clayton Act COnsid-
cred Best Safeguard Against Unfair
Competition.

Washington, Oct 27.-Legislation
to aid American merchants to take
advantage of trade opportunities
growing out of the war and to pro-
tect home industry against ruinous
foreign competition upon the restora-
ton of peace, was considered today
by President Wilson. In conference
with Secretary Redfield Of the depart
ment Of commerce and Chairman
Davies Of the federal trade commits
sion the president favorably received
suggestions as to legislation.
AS a result of the confer ence Secre-
tary Redfield will recommend to con-
gress a law making selling by foreign
firms at less than the cost of produc-
ton here unfair competition" pun
ishable under the anti-tru ust laws. A
similar recommendation will be made
by the federal trade commission in Its
annual report to congress, which also
is expected to propose an amendment
to the Clayton antitrust law to legal
ize combinations for the operation OF
cooperative selling agencies abroad.
Both Of these subjects have beer
exhaustively investigated by the de.
| partment Of commerce and by the
federal trade commission. 1t is prob.
able that they will be dealt with by
the president in his opening message
to congress.
The federal trade commission has
held hearings throughout the country
to develop information as to the need
for cooperative selling agencies, and
while no report has yet been made, II
is understood that the commission i.
practically unanimous in favoring ar
amendment to permit their establish.
ment.
In considering proposals for legis
lation to prevent foreign material!
flooding the American market Will
products at prices below the cost o.
production commerce officials hav,
tfejecteas plans calling for taris. AEn
amendments.
| Secretary Redfield made it apparen
that he believed the "anti-dumping'
problem could best be met through
congress in the Clayton antitrust act
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-30
FRENCH MINISTERIAL CRISIS
Premier Viviana Resigns and Entire
Cabinet Resigns.

Paris, Oct. 2S.--Premier Viviana
resigned today. This was followed by
the collapse of the entire cabinet
Aristide BRAND. the Socialist, was Of
fered the premiership by President
Poincare and he Immediately started
forming a new ministry. Gen. Gal
lieni was offered the ministry Of war,
Paul Painleve. md Deputies Defryci-
net, Leon Bourgeois, and Emile
Combes will be given places. NJ.
Lacaze was made minister Of ma
rine. Premier Viviani resigned rather
than reform his cabinet, which was
demanded as the result Of the Balkan
crisis.
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MAGNITUDE OF PLOT GROWS.
GERMAN AGENTS PLANNED TO
BLOW On FACTORIES VALUED
Al HALF BILLION.
Police Sprang Trap too Soon to Sc
cure Information TO Convict Lead
ers I'm Plot, Officials Think-$3O, 900
Raised by PlOttcrs.

New York, Oct. 27.-Anoymous
communications received by govern
ment agents indicate that the Fay
plotters planned to destroy steel and
ammunition mills valued at five hun
dred million dollars. officers are
keeping close watch for Max Rreitung,
a nephew of the millionaire banker,
who is alleged to have collected s30.-
900 for the plotters. Officials are be-
ginning to think the police sprung the
trap too soon to assure the conviction
Of the men higher up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-30
PETITIONS RECALD OF GOV.
HUNT.
Claim Arizona Executive is Incompe.
tent and Has Disrcgardcd Courts.

Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 23.-Petitions
were placed in circulation today for
the recall of Gov. George w. Hunt
on the ground that he is incompetent
and has disregarded the courts.
Demands for the recall of the gov
ernor were published shortly after he
went 20 the Clifton district, and de-
clarcd that the copper mine strikers
there were justly aggrieved, and that
If he had to send troops there the
mine owners or any one else who
proved recalcitrant or antagonistic to-
ward a settlement would be imprison-
ed.
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CONDITIONS GROWING BETTER.
STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS
OPTIMISTIC ON MEXICO.
Encouraging Information Given -
Bakhmcticff on Query Regarding
Recognition of Carranza.

Washington, Oct 25.-Conditions
throughout Mexico are showing mark
ed Improvement, according to an an
nouncement today by Secretary Lam
sing. The secretary was able to give
an optimistic report of the situation
to George Bakhmetieff, the Russian
ambassador, who made inquiries to-
day preparatory, it is believed, to ad-
vising his govern --nt concerning rec
ognition. The Br' and French am
bassadors recer . made similar in
quiries, and it = wv believed rec
ognition Of tho 8 rama government
by many of tn ropean powers will
follow soon.
The state - rtment issued to-
night what : rally was regarded
as the most ful summary Of con-
ditions yet = we'd from consuls and
Especial age throughout Mexico 1t
said: ~
advice ited October % from
Monterey tie that through mail
has been established from Laredo to
Mexico City for the first time in a
year and a half. 1t is stated that
there is also improved train service
to Tampico and Matamoros and that
telegraph lines are operating between
most cities and towns. A more peace
full feeling is said to prevail and the
friendly feeling towards Americans is
more manifest than for long time.
The consul general at Monterey re-
ports that he is receiving no COM
plants and that both foreigners and
natives are commenting on the i'm
provement of the people. Purchasing
power Of the de facto government is
reported to be increasing.
Conditions are reported to be
peaceful throughout the state of
Tabasco, Los Mochis and Topolcbam-
20 are reported quiet, and there is no
change in the situation at Guaymas.
''The department is informed that
Prefect Antonio Legaspy of TIE Villa
forces now is in charge of Cananea
faiid SIS rxaintainissE ordcrsI ,telegraph
dispatch dated October "a with refer
ence to conditions in the state of
Chihuahua states that passenger
train arrived at Ell Paso on the 23rd
from the Casas Grandes district.
bringing about IL refugees, mostly
women and children. Railway COM
munication is said to be open from
Ell Paso on the National railways as
far south as the state line of Durango.
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GERMAN AGENTS RESPONSIBLE

Now York. Oct. 2S.-A new confes-
sion by Fay involves the German Sc
cret service so seriously that another
diplomatic controversy with the Kal-
ser's government may result. He de-
clares that the whole scheme to de-
stroy ships was hatched by German
agents. The information has been
forwarded to Washington. Detectives
are hunting others involved in the
plot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-30
TIE DARDANEIIES IMPIsEG
NABLE.
TIE
Capt. Ashmcade-Bartlct Says Allies
Can Not Progress Against Turkey.

Capt. Aslmcade-Bartlctt Says Allies
Can Not Progress Against Turkey
London, Oct. 2S.-In lecture last
night on the Dardanellcs operations
Capt Ellis Ashmeade- Bartlett, the
British press representative in that
campaign. said that although the al
lies were firmly established in the
Dardancllcs he did not think there
was chance of n further advance.
The Turks are too numerous and
skillful," said Capt. Ashmcade- Bart
lett. "Dcspitc their losses there are
now not less than S00,O0O Turks under
arms and the longer they fight the
more Formidable and experienced
they become in the methods of de-
fcnsc. With the participation Of Bull
garia we can no longer hope to get
through to Constantinoplc."
Discussing the work or British dip
l0mats in Turkey and the PalkanS.
the lecturer. using an expressive
British slang phrase. said the nation
had been badly "lct down" by its
diplomacy in the Near East.
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AERIAL FLEET PLANNED.
Army and Navy Officials Working for
Big Fleet of Aeroplancs.

Washington, Oct. 2S.-TIavine
learned the lesson taught by the Euro
pean war, the army and navy have
begun experiments to bring the Unit
ed States flying corps to the front. A
series of stations will be established,
covering the entire coast line of the
United States, Panama, and the Texas
border Two million dollars will be
spent on aeronautics next year, and
six million within five years, accord
ing to the present plans. HYDRO
aeroplanes from stations will be able
to scout hundred miles to sea. making
surprise invasion impossible.
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VILLA An OUTLAW,
Federal TROOPS WILL PRE-.
VENT RAID THROUGH
TEXAS.
Armed Opponents of Carranza Govern
mcnt Considered as Outlaws il They
Intrudc.

Washington, Oct. 27.-Should Villa
troops cross the border and attack
the Mexican town of Aqua Prieta
from the Texas side, as press reports
| from the scene have indicated they
might do, they would be treated as
outlaws, disarmed and in the event of
| resistance shot down by United States
troops. Officials Of the state and war
| departments made this clear tonight
although no official advices had been
received that such developments were
| in prospect.
Maj. Gen. Funston, commanding the
American border forces, has full au-
thority to take any necessary steps
to prevent violation of American ter
ritory by Mexican armed parties, short
of actually invading Mexico. An or
der to cross the border would have
to come from Washington; but if bull
lets fall on the American side during
any battle across the line Gen. Fun
ston may use his artillery to drive
the combatants away.
| In a message to Gen. Funston yes
terday, Secretary Garrison renewed
general instructions for the conduct
Of the border patrol. With the recog-
milton Of the CarranZa regime as the
de facto government Of Mexico, the
border situation is somewhat changed
| Should armed men in revolt against
that government cross the line they
would be considered, officials explain
ed, merely as outlaws. Should Car
rama soldiers be forced to flee into
American territory they would be dis
armed but permitted to return to
Mexico at some other point on the
border where their arms would be
returned to them. In the event of a
battle at Aqua Prieta, in which Gen
Funston found it necessary to use his
guns to protect American lives and
property, it is said that they undoubt-
edly would be trained upon the out
! laws, not upon the Carranza forces
4
Intimations reached Washington to-
day that Gov. Ferguson of Texas might
ask President Wilson for a wider use
Of the federal troops in the vicinity
Of Brownsville. Some officials sug-
gested that the governor might him
self declare martial law within a re-
stricted zone and ask the aid Of the
federal government in rounding uI
the bandits and outlaws therein. AS
it is, officials say, federal troops now
are perhaps exceeding a strict inter.
pretation Of their powers in garrison.
ing Texas towns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-30
JENKINS BRANCHING OUT.
Forty Thousand Dollar Company Or
ganiZed i'm st. Louis.

The Jenkins Vulcan Spring Com
pany of st. Louis, Mo-, has been grant,
ed charter by the Secretary of State
|of Missouri. The capital stock is
$4,000 of which $4,000 is paid in.
The officers are: T. b. Jenkins. prasi-
dent; j. F. Jenkins, vice president
and secretary and r. q. Zetrouer,
treasurer AMI manager.
The company has authority under
its charter to manufacture and deal IN
automobile leaf springs AMI acces-
sories. This company has taken ove-
the stock and good will OF the Jenkins
Manufacturing Company of st. Louis,
makers of the Vulcan Spring.
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SAYS PRIEST WAS KILLED.
Accused by Germans of Concealing
Soldiers.

Paris, Oct. 27.-The correspondent
at Hazebrook, France, Of the Havas
News Agency, sends the following:
III is learned that NJ. Foulon, a
priest of Standon, near Rouliers. who
received an order from German SOL
diers TO deliver French soldiers sup
posed to have been concealed in his
presbytcry, was shot and killed before
he could reply. Three other persons
are reported To have met the same
fate"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-30
MURDEI. IN LEXINGTON.
Charlie Roof Killed by Frank Griffith

Lexington, Oct. 27.-Charlie M
Roof is dead and T. Frank Griffith is
charged by a coroners jury with hav-
ing killed him.
The homicide occurred at about g.. )
o'clock this afternoon while Mr.. Roof
was on his return home from Lexing-
ton and almost within sounding dis
tance Of his home and the home where
MIR. Griffith has been making his homo
during the past few months, he hav-
ing been engaged in farming with
Roof
The dead man belongs to one of
the most prominent and we'll known
families Of this county, being a broth
er to Austin Roof, for many years
rural carrier on Route No. leading
ont from this town. Mr.. Griffith
is no less prominent He is a brother
of Capt ID. J. Griffith, for years su-
perintcndent of the State pcnitentiary
According to the testimony of two
men, Cycwitncsses. Henry T.. Smith,
progressive young farmer residing
near the late home of the deceased,
and Haskell G. Garner, negro labor
or, Mr.. Griffith shot Mr.. Roof while
the latter had his hands extended in
the air after having begged him not to
shoot him. appealing to him in pitt
Tui terms. The entire charge entered
the abdomen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-30
BORDER SITUATION SERIOUS.
Governor of Texas Asks for Moro
Troops.

Washington, Oct. 2S.-DcclarinG
that conditions on the border arc moro
dangerous than at any previous time,
Governor Ferguson, of Texas, has ap-
pcalcd to the President to send more
troops. There are many lawlcss ban
dts on the border and the Americans
arc in danger Of their lives.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-30
DETECTIVES WILL WATCH SHIPS

Secret Service Men Rushed to Boston,
Philadelphia and Norfolk to Pro-
tcct Ships.
Washington, Oct. 27.-More secret
service men were rushed to Boston,
Philadelphia and Norfolk in connec-
ton with the dynamiting plot. The
accomplices Of Fay are said to he
planning the destruction Of vessels ly-
ing outside Of New York to divert at
tention from that point. Svery vessel
at the three points mentioned will be
watched night and day.
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Max Brcitung Arrested.

New York, Oct. 27.-Max Breitung,
a nephew of the millionaire banker,
wanted for his part in the Fay plot,
surrendered today. He was released
on s25,O00 bail.
When Breitung was araigned he
was cool and smiling. He referred
all questions to his attorney. He will
be tried on November 4th for con-
spiracy.
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Paris. Oct. 26.-The great battle in
Champagne continues. The official
statement says the battle continues
foot by foot In Champagne with slight
fluctuations. A sharp attack north
east. OF Massiges made us masters of a
German trench"
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ITALIANS SUFFER HEAVILY.
Leave Many Men ON Field After At.
tacks ON Dobcrdo Plntcou

Vienna, Oct 27.-Enormous losses
were inflicted on the Italians accord l.
Ing to the Austrian war office. which
stated that the Italians left 5000 dead
on the field at Doberdo plateau and
$500 at other sectors OF the front
after their recent attacks The Rus
slams arc maintaining "a steady often
sive move along the Styr river.
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Bulgars Capture IplriOt.

London. Oct. 2S-Piriot, the strong
est fortress in Serbia, has been cap
turcd by the Bulgars. according to the
.Salonika correspondence Of the Daily
Mail.
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Did Not Ask for Troops.

WaShington. oct. 2S.-- Secretary Tu-
multy gave out a corrected statement
this afternoon stating that Gov. Fer
cuson had asked President Wilson e.
urGc Gen. Carranza to stop border
raids. The statement t'iat the govern
or asked for NOR" troops was IN cr-
rOr.
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WILL DECIDE ROUMANIA's STAND
Russia Asks Roumanla TO Allow
Troops To- Cross Country.

London, oct. 27.-Russia has asked
Roumania TO allow the Russian army
to cross that country to join the An
glo-French and Serbian forces in Ser
bia. No answer has yet been re-
turned.
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ment today reports the capture Of an
Austrian fortress Cordevole valley,
and another in the PLAYA zone. At
Coldilana the Italians captured AUS
train trenshsa which. were tiled with
dead. A further advance is reported
on the Isonzo front, where the Aus
trian trenches were captcred.
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Dcdegatch Almost DESTROYED.

Berlin, Oct. 26.--A dispatch from
Sofia states that the greater part of
the unfortifed town of Dedegatch has
been destroyed by the Allies fleet. The
bodies OF twenty-five women and chill
dren have been recovered from the
ruins. There Is great indignation over
the outrage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-30
ATTACKS MADE ON CABINET.
opposition Rcncws Fight on British
Ministry and Reorganization May
he Effected.

London. Oct. 27.-Leaders of the
opposition have renewed their at
tacks on the cabinet and a shake-up Is
Imminent. Premier Asquith has sub
mitted a scheme to the king for the
reduction OF the size of tho cabinet.
Lord North Cliffe, a bitter opponent of
tho present ministry. may get a folio.
IL reorganization occurs.
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British Cruiser Wrecked

London oct. 2S-Thc British cruiq-
cr Argyll. of eleven thousand tons.
was wrecked on the Scottish cons,
during n gale. The crew wcrn sovod
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French Hold StrumnitZa.

Salorika, oct. 2s.-The French
troops have occupied Strumnitza, Bull
Sarla, and are now advancing toward
iSib.
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BARELY ESCAPE DEATH
English and French Rulers Near TaI,.
Ing shells I'm Visit To Front.

Paris. Oct. 27.-KinG George and
President POincalrc narrowly escap-
ed death while visiting the front or
Tuesday. Several shells fell within q
fcw yards of thcm.
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Scrbinns Rctakc Uskub.

Athens, oct 2S.-Thc Scrbions bovo
recapturcd Uskub. according to a Sa-
loniki dispatch.
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GREEK CABINET RESIGNS.
Unconflrmed Report From Athens of
Cabinet Trouble.

Rome. Oct. ga report is current
that the Greek neutral cabinet. head
ed by Zaimis. has resigned. The
Greek legation has refused to con-
firm or deny this report.
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Fighting Is Light.

l'aris. Oct. 27 (OmciaD-Thcrc
were only patrol engagements during
last night.
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KuSSianS BOnbard Narno.

Komc. oct. 2S.--I,ussian warsbip,
are again Smelling Varna. Bulgaria.
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FRENCH DEFEAT BULGARS.
Victory Won bulgarian .son Near
Ssxnunifxu- ~ 49, AZ z a

Paris, Oct. 26.-The French won a
big victory over the Bulgarians on their
own territory October %. according
TO the official statement. which states
that the Bulgars were defeated along
the entire front near strumitza. Re-
ports that the French were thrown
back TO the right bank Of the vardar
river are denied.
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AUsTRIANs TAKE vALJEvO.
Advance Becoming Rapid as Scrbians
Retreat to Mountains.

Vienna. Oct. 26.-Valjevo has been
captured by the Austrians. The Aus
trian advance is evidently becoming
more rapid as the Serbians retreat to
mountain positions.
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Consolidated Aug. 2, 1881.
CHAMPAGNE FIGHT CONTINUES
FIERCE FIGHTING WITH LITTLE
CHANGE ON WESTERN
FRONT.

Further Details Obtained From Front
OF Victory OF French over Bulgars
Near Strumnitxa-Firc From Alliad
Warships Almost Destroyed Town.
Report Circulated of Resignation of
Greek Cabinet.
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GERMAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Claims Victory I'm Servia aud Ad-
vance I'm Champagne.
Berlin. Oct. 26.-The Official state
ment today claims the capture of the
heights at vishegrad in Serbia. the re-
capture OF two hundred and fifty
yards OF trenches from the French In
Champagne, and continued progress
against the Russians by Gen. Won
Hindenberg.
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Rome. oct. 2S.-The official state
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-12
THREE ANTl-AMERICAN
EDITORS LOSE JOBS
., uo.a,-a JOURNAL spse,., ls.sso ~,asl

Brownsville. Tex, Nov. l1-On or
ders from Mexico City three editors
of El Deliberate, official organ of the
de facto government at Matamoros,
were discharged today The charac-
ter OF the publications, editorials and
alleged distorted news of bandit ac-
tivity on the American side of the Rio
Grande We're said TO have been the
cause
Complaint had been made To MoXi-
can authorities that the paper pub
Hshed articles calculated TO arouse am
ti-Americau sentiment ON both sides
Of the Rio Gmnde border Copies of
Mexican interior publications have
criticised the Matamoros editors for
their stand on border troubles,
Anu-American sentiment in Mata-
moros and adjacent territory is wan
ing, according to Americans living on
the Mexican side of the river
Private Michael Moleski, whose
home was i'm Pennsylvania, teamster
in the quartermaster corps at Fort
Brown, was accidentally shot and
killed today, ten miles from Fort
Brown on the river front A shotgun
in his wagon was discharged
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-12
ROSWELL CADETS
AND AGGIES WILL
Do BATTLE TODAY
Las Cruces Team Arrives on
Ground Day Before Game
to Overcome Effects of Tin
ING Trip,

golweu 81 NJ. Nov NJ Thc New
Mexico Aggies viii face critical sit-
uation 10 thclr ampalsu ID 1etan pres
inter football honors fur Che state
when thoN meet thc Sew Mexico NM
tary Institute ou che rr.lron here to-
morrow afternoon
ON form either has "a right to Win.
Both are hrimfW oi condolences the
Agglc- because 81 their recent victory
over the University of Arizona and Tho
cadets because of their defeat of The
University of New MoXco early Boz the
season. Advance dope Indicates that
this may Doc The most siubbomk Dan-
tested game of thc Sew MuXNlcJ
conference"
OF course there still the uuiyer-
sity az Albuquerque % ne rockoned
with. by the Las Crucuus The unl
versity H Hud 10 have los little coufi-
dencc because of being humbled hy
the cadets hut nevertheless the
.numoral u Che yprltyH mst column
stands whore ihe cadets put a.
The Aggits arrived hero a moon 90.
day having started from tas Cruces
"Wednesday mornug Their curly af.
rival viii give them timc 20 rCcnpcf-
ate ana serve 10 minimize the effects
Of the long "trip This fact was ukcu
To- indicate that tho ARgics are over.
looking mo- point favurIup their
chances against Roswell and their dee
termination 90 hold tbc state chum-
pinnshhi