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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-10
CHAUTAUQUA TICKET SALE.


tauqua Has Arrived.
MIR. w. X. Knox. advance manager
OF the Redpath ChautauQua arrived In
the city last night and will remain un-
I'll h opening day of the Chautauqua
season-Wednesday, April 21st. He
will make all the arrangements for
the opening, look after advertising
and direct the ticket selling cam
paign. A systematic and vigorous
campaign for the sale of season tick
cts In this city and neighboring towns
will be inaagurated by Mr.. Knox and
the outlook Is that the number of tick
cts sold will exceed the total sale last
year. The Y. N. c. A. has one thou
sand season tickets for sale at $2.00,
the special contract price. The regu-
lar price for aso tickets Is $500
and those who want $500 tickets
should procure as many as they need
once.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-10
Rev. II. II. English, ID. ID.

The following tribute to Rev. r. r..
English, d. d., who died suddenly at
his home in Richmond, Va, March
26th, was printed in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch:
DR.. English was born in Sumter
County, S. c., on November Is, 1850.
He. was the son Of Rev. Thomas r..
English and Eliza Brearly. When
twenty-five years old he was grad
uated from Davidson College, North
Carolina, and took his theological
course at Columbia Theological Sem
mary. Columbia, S. c. He was grad
uated from the latter institution in
1875. and during the next year served
as. evangelist for the Charleston Pres
bytcry.
He was elected 10 The chair Of Eng
fish Bible at Union Theological Sem
mary in 1893. The institution was
then situated at Hampden Sidney. in
Prince Edward County. Later he be-
came professor Of New Testament in
terpretation, and occupied that chair
in a most acceptable manner until tho
day OF his death.
DR.. English leaves a widow, who
was Miss Sallie Peck. of Columbia, S.
c.. and three dauhgters-Mrs. d. p.
McGeachy, Of Lewisburg, w. Va;
Mrs. w. F.. Hill, of Atlanta, Ca, and
Mrs. j. Nj. Walker, Of Marlinton, w.
Va.
Dr.. English was beloved by the stu
dents and faculty Of the seminary, as
we'll as by many persons throughout
the South. He was a prominent figure
in the religious life Of the State, and
this section of the country. He had
numerous friends, and was ever ready
to answer the call of duty. He was
deeply interested in missions, being
chairman Of the home mission board
Of the East Hanover Presbytery. Be-
sides preaching in various churches
here when opportunity offered, DR..
English was supply for the pulpit OF
the Presbyterian Church at Ashland,
and was to have. preached on next
Sunday night at Staunton. For some
years he was the regular supply at
Westminster Presbyterian church Of
this city, and Sunday before last he
filled the pulpit Of the Second Presby-
terrain Church.
Glowing tributes to the memory of
DR.. English were paid yesterday by
members of the faculty at the semin-
airy with whom he had labored, and
by the students who attended his
classes. A memorial service will soon
be held in his memory at the semin-
airy. No member of the faculty or
resident Of Richmond was more belov-
ed or more highly esteemed than DR..
English. He was famed as an author
ity on the Scriptures, and was cele-
brated for the practical value Of his
sermons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-10

culture at Washington, contains i'm
formation that will be valuable to
N farmer who has root-knot or
is in a region where the disease pre-
walls. Those who have wilt and
rootknot should write to c. A. Nc
Tendon, Clemson College, for in
formation as to where wilt-resistant
cotton seed may be purchased.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-10

ROot-knot is one Of the most de-
structive of plant diseases and is
especially dangerous to South Caro-
lima farmers whose lands are sub
Ject to wilt, Of which root-knot is
frequently a companion. Farmers
Bulletin GAS, The Control of Root
knot which may be obtained by
writing to the Department Of Agri-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-10

battle lasted 20 rounds Johnson could
not win. This was based partly on
the belief that Willard could stand all
the punishment Johnson could infict,
and partly on doubts that John
sons condition and his ability to fight
a long battle against the odds of SUI
perior height, weight. reach and youth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-10

County Field Day COMES on Satur-
day, April 18th. and every school in
the county should have a representa-
tive body of pupils and patrons in at
tendance, as we'll as the teachers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-10

Mr.. c.. NJ. Hurst has been elected IA
member Of the city board of cduca-
ton to fiji the vacancy i'm the board
caused 10y the retirement of Gov. r.. !.
Manning when he VAS i%naugurated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-10

Many farmers have beer busy dur-
ing this week planting cotton and
considerable has been planted already.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-10

The fish warden is on his job and
there is trouble ahead for the owners
of fish traps.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
PROPERTY To
Be RESTORED
Juarez Mayor VIII Turn
Back to Owners Property
Villa Had Confiscated.

The Carranza government is to re
store property in Juarez which had
been confiscated under the Villa and
federal regimes, according TO mayor
Manuel Prieto, who Thursday night de-
clared that a proclamation to the eiti-
zens Of that border city will be issued
calling for the filing Of evidence show
ing the legal ownership of real estate
and houses which are now in other
hands than the proper ones
I have officially closed the keno
halls" said the mayor. They were
operating under permits, and have no
concessions. Whether they viii be al
lowed to open again, 7 cannot say at
this time. The race track matter is one
which I am not able to speak Of off
cially just now, but I know Of no con-
templated change yet
THE big thing in the start Of this
however, is the resto-
ration of property to the legal owners,
and undoing all the evils Of the cOnfis-
cations by Villa and federal agencies.
1 have had a proclamation struck off.
and it will be posted and distributed
throughout the city. calling on the
people TO bring in legal evidence OF
their ownership Of property confiseated
by unrecognized factions"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
AMERICANS ARE
KILLED BY VILLA
Reported Three Executed at
MADEIRA; Another One
Unaccounted For.

Three Americans were murdered by
Villa shortly after he arrived at Ma
dera from his unsuccessful campaign
in sonora, and one other has disap-
peared since his arrival in western
Chihuahua. besides the office man Of
the Babicora ranch. P. Keene who is
held in the mountains This is the re-
port of the so Americans of the Ma
dera company who reached FL Paso
Thursday night from Chihuahua city
The story told by the arrivals from
the chihuahua capital is in substance
as follows:
When Villa landed in MADEIRA from
the west he was enraged, and took
into custody 30 Americans from the
MADEIRA and Pearson companies. He
declared that his intention was to
throw US into the penitentiarv at Chi
huahua city and keep us there He
stormed and ragged in a white heat Of
wrath that 80 other Americans had es-
capped him in fleeing to the border.
Takes Americans Along.
villa took us with, him when he
started for Chihuahua. determined to
cast US into prison, but the efforts Of
friends succeeded and we were held
prisoners in hotel, under heavy
guard.
ION the way to Chihuahua city, Villa
stopped couple of days at san Hsidro
and sent a man out to get the employees
Of the Hearst ranch at BabicOra- This
man did not return.
We have heard from reliable au-
thorities that Villa killed three Ameri-
cans at MADEIRA A fourth is missing,
and we have been unable to account for
him. He probably went the same way
as the others"
Digs Craze For Victims
One report. unconfirmed. said that
Villa had had a big grave dug to hold
the bodies OF the 30 MADEIRA Americans.
whom he had announced he intended to
execute at one time
United. States authorities Friday
morning conferred with Gen AlvarO
ObregOn and Mexican consul Andres G.
Garcia on the Mexican governments
efforts in behalf of the Hearst ranch
man, P. Keene, who has been unac-
counted for since he was kidnapped into
the hills by Fillista forces with three
others who have been released
Company Has No Information.
A report brought TO the border by D.
c. Farragut. from MADEIRA. Chihuhua-
SAYS that the three Americans were
killed by Villa troops shortly after
Villa arrived in MADEIRA on his way to
Chihuahua city. Officials OF the FL
PasO Milling company say they know
nothing of any Americans being killed
in MADEIRA and that they are sure that
they were not employees OF the Pearson
company They also say that OF the 80
Americans held in jail at chihuahua
city by Villa, only p were employees Of
the MADEIRA company. They have no list
of these men at the cempany's offices
here Farragut. who brought the re-
port Of the Americans being killed. is
not an employee Of the Pearson COM
pany.
The names Of the Americans who
have reached the border and reported
to the Pearson company are as fol
lows: Roy Hoard, acting superintend-
ent: Smith Downing, Hempey. Roberts.
J. E. Emmans of Albuquerque; Madison.
Perryman, O'Neil, MePhee, Hicks.
Thornton, Strain, Aells. Howard and
Merritt The only American at MADEIRA
in the employ Of the Pearson company
still at MADEIRA is DR.. o. c. West
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
CHIHUAHUA CITY
IS ORDERLY NOW
Americans Say mastering
Out Process of the Villa
Forces Going Forward.

Arrivals from chihuahua city on
Thursday nights train reported condi-
tons in the capital quiet and looking
towards the establishment of prog
ress and peace.
Gen. TrevinO is mastering out close
to 1000 former Nillista soldiers in Chi
huahua city" said an American who
came up on the train zone hundred
Carranza pesos is being paid each man
for the surrender of himself, his arms
and ammunition. and his horse Passes
home over the railroad lines are being
granted all
The most significant thing in the
entrance Of Gen. Trevino into Chihua-
hua city was embodied in a speech he
made Monday We want no more sol
diers,' said Gen Trevino. What Mex
leo needs now is workmen, in all parts
OF the country
~Ignacio Enrique was installed as
governor of Chihuahua last Wednesday.
The National railways OF Mexico
have been turned over TO the corpora
ton which owns them and we under
stand that officials Of the company are
on their way to take over the operation
Of the lines once more. The military
has Withdrawn. Through rail service
from Chihuahua city to Mexico City
has been reestablished. Everything is
safe, people feel in Chihuahua city, and
ready for the reopening of business"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
TROOPS DIE IN
TRAIN EN- ROUTE
Seven Are Buried When
Carranza Trains Arrive
West Of Ell Paso.

When the Carranza troops landed
west of FL Paso Thursday afternoon.
seven bodies were taken from the box
cars which brought them from Naco,
Ariz.. in two detachments. Women
were ravinG, crazed by grief and lack
of water and food For days uncared
for. and wounded were landed without
provision for their care
Finally six empty freight cars were
reloaded with the wounded and shipped
into Juarez through FL PasO- Women
broke down with their burden Of their
household goods and babies. weak and
exhausted from lack of care, strug-
gled the six miles into Juarez drop
ping to the ground on arrival helpless
and unable to move One infant was
born before Juarez was reached
Shallow graves Just over the inter-
national line in Mexico were dug, and
the cOrpses of the seven who died on
the way 10 this point from Naco We're
placed in them.
Delirium among the soldiery itself
was evident, and strong men cried
aloud for water. Food was a minor
matter Fever Of a malarious nature
was prevalent in the troops.
No wagons were sent out from
Juarez TO assist the women and chill
dren into camp, and no more than
the offer of a few horses TO bring IN
the most dangerously i'll of the women
was made, though ten wagons were
lined up in front Of the Juarez city hall
practically all the afternoon. idle and
empty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
BABY CONSERVATION WEEK IN
TEXAS, SET FOR NEXT MARCH

At the request of the general fedora
tion of Women's clubs. the week begin
ming March has been designated by
the children's bureau at Washington as
Baby week" This week will be OBJ
served BY every state in the union, and
the Federated Women's clubs of the
various states are already at work. as
sisted by various other agencies form
ulating plans 10 make it the greatest
educational week the United States has
ever known.
a nation wide concerted effort TO
conserve the baby means nation wide
improvement, for every phase Of social
and civic life is concerned in the effort
10 better the environment of the child, l"
writes Mrs. Fred Fleming, president OF
the Texas federation.
Texas cannot be behind hand in this
great movement Her greatest asset is
her babies, and the Texas club women
are urged to rally in one great body.
10000 strong, to the support of a move
ment which means the conservation OF
this great asset.
Organize at once in your community
and plan for baby week
Miss Gearing Of the University Of
Texas, has been appointed TO represent
the children's bureau in Texas. She
has formulated plans and programs
which can be adapted to every commu-
nifty in the state A copy of these plans
viii be mailed to every club in the
state, and all are urged TO get in touch
with Miss Gearing at once"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
MINE FOREMAN :
IS SM0THERED
Bisbee Mining Man is Killed
in Slope of the Copper
Queen Proerty.

Bisbee, Ariz-. Dec. 3L-Albert c.
Watkins. for eight or nine years mine
foreman for the Copper Queen Con-
solidated Mining company. was smoth-
cred to death in No 1 stope OF the
Southwest mine.
With shift boss Rasmussen, Mr..
Watkins had been investigating some
moving ground between levels one and
two Watkins was in the lead and got
to the end Of the ground. when il sud
denly caved. He was completely
buried. Rasmussen was also caught
but managed 10 eXtricate himself and
summon help. Great efforts were made
TO rescue Mr.. Watkins. but he was
dead when taken out.
Mr.. Watkins. came here in 1899 and
has since been engaged in the mining
business. He is survived by widow
and two daughters. Misses Florence
and Barbara Watkins, and by his
father and six brothers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
GEN. OREGON GOES ACROSS
TO JUAREZ FOR FIRST TIME

Gen. Aware Obregon went to Jua-
rez at IL o'clock Friday morning for
the first time since he arrived here
He was accompanied by CarranZa con-
sui Andres Garcia, Gen Gabrial Gavira,
the new military commander in Jua-
req, ElejO Bay, of Obregon's staff, and
Valdomero Almoda, confidential agent
Of the CarranZa government
Cen Obregon vas met on the Next
can end Of the bridge by mayor Man
uel Prieto, of Juarez, and the military
commanders and was escorted be-
tween double lines of troops to the Gus
tom house. where he held an informal
reception. After the reception he re-
turned to his office in the Paso del
Norte, on the American side.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
MISS DODGE LEAVES s7,43l ,3O7.

New York, Dec. 30.-Niss Grace
Hedely Dodge, who died in December,
1914. left an estate valued at S7,431, 307,
according to the tax appraisers report
filed here. The bulk of the estate goes
to Miss Dodge's brother, Cleveland II.
Dodge, and her two sisters, Mrs. Alice
Dodge Osborne, and Miss Mary NJ
Dodge. The national board OF the
Young Women's Christian association
of the United States. and the Teachers
College of New York city each re-
ceive $500, 900, and the Young Women's
Christian association of New York city
$500 900
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
EDWARD BRYANT TO LEAVE
Us. SERVICE; GOES TO COUNTY

Edward Bryant, u = deputy marshal,
viii leave the government service this
afternoon after three years of faithful
service and win take his new position
as courthouse and Jail inspector
He will also act as interpreter for
the county and district courts when
necessary to use an interpreter.
Deputy marshal Bryant was the one
Gen Huerta threatened TO shoot when
he placed the Mexican general under
arrest.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
RIO GRANDE BALL PARK
= Is ENTERED AND ROBBED

The clubhouse at Rio Grande base
ball park was entered Thursday night
and three uniforms and other baseball
articles stolen. Three locks were
smashed I'm effecting entry
A sealskin muff and a bird of para
disc plume. valued at $3.50, were taken,
from the home of Mrs. A 3. krauso
Thursday night. She missed the arti-
cles Friday morning and notified the
police.
stolen from his room Thursday night
at 1906 North Kansas street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
COMMANDS OF VILLA AND
TWO GENERALS SURRENDER

Gen. Oregon Friday noon stated
that the personal commands Of Gen
erals Medinaveitia, Jose Rodriguez and
Villa had on Thursday arrived at Chi
huhua City and surrendered with Gen.
the word that they had tried to trap
Francisco Villa and catch him in the
mountainous districts west and north
west of Guerro. Villas bOdyguard are
the only troops left with him it was
reported
In ali, some 1000 men arrived in Chi
huahua City to give up" II was re-
ported TO Gen Obregon Friday by
Gen. Jacinto Trevino Gen. Medina
veitia reported that he had endeavored
to trap villa in order that he might
bring him into the Chihuahua state
capital a captive, said Gen. Trevino.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
MEXICAN BOY HELD ON
CHARGE OF FORGERY

SeEunQlnO LaEmOnar 4 MeAlctll
youth I6 years of age, was transferred
to the county Jail Friday morning by
police officers, following the filing of
a complaint in county court charging
him with forgery and swindling. The
youth was arrested Thursday after
noon by mOGnted officer Tom Arm
strong, following complaints received
at the police station alleging that
Carmona had forged number OF or
ders for groceries on the Levy and
Watson grocery companies
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
FORMER STATE CONTROLLER
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS

Austin. Tex, Dee 31.-Wlile seated
at his desk in the controllers depart
ment ]. W Stephens. former controller
OF the state. suffered a partial stroke
OF paralysis, practically all Of his left
sid being affected
For eight years Mr.. Stephens was
state controller and retired from the
office upon the election Of W P
Lane He has been connected with
the department. in a clerical capacity
most Of the time since he reiinquished
the position Of controller He Is 81
years old.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
FORT BLISS ENTERTAINERS TO
GIVE VAUDEVILLE SuaW

4 vaudeville show and moving picture
exhibition will be given at the post
gymnasium at Fort Bliss this evening
by the soldiers of the Eighth cavalry.
Stat johnson and Fat Brown will
do Dutch comedy act. Parker & Fisher
VIII give an exhibition OF tumbling,
singer Leigh will sing some new songs,
Dormeyer. the comedian, will squeeze
as many laughs out Of his system as,
possible and 80 slides of the Johnson
Willard fight will be shown
Three reels of pictures will be g}VeH
after the vaudeville show.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
CHINESE ARE KILLED
DURING VILLAS RAID

Douglas, Ariz., Dec. 31.-LettNrs in
the first mail arriving here from Her
mosillo since the de facto government
gained control say 16 Chinese residents
a. Ia Colorado. Son. were killed and
their bodies dismembered by Villa
troops during Villas recent raid. The
advices add that at san Pedro de Ia
Cureva. IS residents-every man in the
town-were killed and all the stores
looted.
Thousands OF Carranza troops are
now being sent into the Yaqui valley
for protection against indian raids.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
FOUR NEGROES SHOT TWO
BURNED IN PITCHED BATTLE

Blakeley. Ga. Dec. 31.-FOur negroes
were shot and killed, two others
burned to death in a cabin and several
white possemen wounded in a pitched
battle Thursday growing out of the
killing Wednesday night of Henry VII
iipiguee a plantation Overseer. who
was shot from ambush after having
had trouble with negroes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
RICH CHINAMAN DIES.

Colorado Springs. Colo, Dec 81
James Bofunda, known as China jim"
and said TO be the wealthiest Chinaman
in the middle west. died here Thursday
night. 90 years of age BOfunda owned
a curio store here. a bank and an i'm
porting company in san Francisco and
a bank and newspaper in Canton,
China Thirty-fVe years ago, he was
cook for a cattle company in western
Colorado.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
GEN. HUERTA is TOO ILL
ITO BE TAKEN TO SAN ANTONIO

Gen. Vietoriano Huerta is too i'll TO
be taken TO San Antonio for appear
ance before the federal grand jury.
This was announced Friday at noon by
DR., n P. Schuster, Gen. Huerta's ply
stefan.
He says the aged Mexican general IS
resting well at his home on West
Boulevard but that in his present
physical condition, he would be unable
% make the long trip TO San Antonio
and undergo the rigors OF an examin-
alton by the grand jury.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
COMMUNICATION BY TELEGRAPH
WITH MEXICO CITY RESTORED

Telegraphic communication between
FL Paso and Mexico City has been re-
stored, after months of Interruption
because of revolutionary disturbances
IN the interior. The Western Union
Telegraph company on Friday was ac-
cepting messages for Mexico City and
was receiving messages from the capi-
10
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
CARRANZA ISSUES DECREE
TO PROVIDE SUCCESSOR

washington, ID. c, Dec. 31-The
Mexican embassy announces the issu-
ance of a decree by Gen Carranza,
providing that In the event of his resig-
nation or death his successor shall be
the ranking member OF the cabinet who
shall have title OF provisional presi-
dent, and not the military commander
Of highest rank
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
TWO KILLED BY ROBBERS.

South Bend. Ind Dec. 31--TWO men
were killed BY two robbers. who looted
the safe of the Muessel Brewing COM
pany's office just west of the South
Bend city limits early Thursday night
The robbers entered the brewery office
near closing time. Robert Muessel, Is.
was bound and gagged, and when
Henry A. AIuesesI, 81, Frank ShObot, IS.
and William Muessel, Il, resisted, they
were shot down.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
GEN. CARRARZA LEAVES
FOR DOLORES HIDAIGO

San Luis Potosi. Mex, Dec. 31.-Gen.
carranza and party have left here for
Dolores Hidalgo. state of Guanaiuato,
IFS miles from Mexico City. He also
plans to visit Guanajuato City. Quere-
taro and san Juan del Rio.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
VILLA REPORTED AT CASAS
GRANDES ASKING AMNESTY

lmericans coming rom Casas
Grandes Thursday evening reported
that Villa was at a point near Casas
Grandes with 5000 of his men and that
he had sent a message 10 Carranza o.
ficiaIs in Juarez asking for amnesty in
order to come to JuareZ, surrender ana
leave the country for the United
States.
The reBoTt is net Eel5rallv accepted
here and the Carranza officials say
they have received no such report.
I viii not be responsIDsz Tor any bills
contracted by Antonio Perez, my wife
B. Cortiana--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
SHELTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
VOTES Si5.O00 IN BONDS

- The s15. 600 school bonds for the
erection of the new smelter school was
voted Thursday at a special election in
the smelter district Lots have been
donated for the school site and il viii
be built at once.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31

Our assortment or ivory Brushes,
COMBS, and Mirrors is very complete
Let US show YOU Potter Drug Co
Phone 356-375. 10i s. FL Paso St-AdV