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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-01
Munitions of War

The output of private manufacturer
of munitions of war, according to reli-
aole information. is far from satisfac-
tory TO European belligerents who have
placed contracts in this country. Ac
CordIng to the reports there have been
wholesale rejections of some of the more
important munitions and the American
concerns are not producing material as
rapidly as was anticipated
The chief difficulty is the inexperie,ca
of many of the manufacturers who have
taken contracts from foreign govern
Inents. says the Army and NAVY Jour
nal. They have found that they could
not transform automobile and bicycle
plants into arsenals as readily as was
anticipated. The production of munitions
of war is speciality and requires super-
intendents and men who have had ex-
perience in factories producing war ma.
terial.
This condition calls attention to the
Importance of a policy which has been
urged upon the government, of encour-
aging private manufacturers to go into
the business of producing ammunitIop
ard ordnance materials in time of peace
that they may be prepared for the emer.
Eenoy Of war. Many things that the
army and navy use require special con-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-01

Students of the conditions in Mexico
and our own preparedness are of the
opinion that by the time Congress re-
convenes President Wilson's patience
with the fighting between the rival Mex
lean factions will have been about worn
out and that he may decide to inter-
vene and re-estab lish order in that coun-
try.
Should this be the case. they point out
that President Wilson will call for vol
unteers; that he will make the number
about 2O0,00e and that he will in this
way form the nucleus for the larger
United States army and reserve strength
which is to be found.
OF course 10000 men would not be
necessary to put down that rebellion and
counter-rebellion. Almost everybody
comedies this. When the United States
did send troops to Vera Cruz the Mexi-
cans expressed themselves surprised
that President Wilson sent only officers.
They could not understand that the
trinity fitted soldiers Of Uncle Sam were
prtvates.
These students point out that the tenn
porary force to be used in Mexico would
form an excellent nucleus for the army.
They also say that President Wilson and
the Secretaries of War and the Navy
Gre working out plans now for the en-
larging of our forces and that these
plans will not be ready much before the
gathering of the Sixty-fourth Congress.
next December.
1t is possible. and even probable, that
she leaders of the House will be invited
10 Washington before December to go
over the situation, especially with ref
erence TO the national revenue. which is
becoming something of a problem and
the occasion of anxiety. 1t is undenied
that, whatever is finally recommended
as an administration policy in the matter
of military-naval increase, Congress
must take into consideration-the factor
of expense and the state of the public
income TO meet the cost of government
This and other conditions make it most
unlikely. for example. that Congress will
consent to providing for a regular army
of 100000. as has been asserted as the
War Department project.
In the first place it will be found i'm
possible even were the funds available
for the purpose, 10 maintain a regular
army of any such numerical strength. it
is pretty well known that it would be
difficult to obtain in time of peace a
regular force of more than 10000 1t is
equally safe to predict that no support
will be given TO the proposal advanced
military academies in order to provide
institutions for military training of stu
dents in the middle section and on the
west coast. If anything is done in tina It
ties at West Point or. better still, 70
make it possible to utilize to the maxi
mum the resources at that institution. ,,
There might also be some improvement
Of the facilities for military education
at colleges throughout the country. |
which institutions are now receiving con- |
1rihutions from the public treasury with |
altogether Inadequate returns save from |
a few universities, of which Cornell is a !
notable example. 1t looks now as if |
there would he increases in the army.
navy and Marine Corps. but to what ex
tent no one is in position to more than
, ON lecture. in which diversion one guess
i as good as another.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-01

THE PICTURE is that of typical
Haitian in his calmer moments. The
people of the black republic have
now risen in another revolution.
The former president has been kill
ed. the governor general of Port
Au Prince fell a victim to the mob.
and DR.. Rosalvo Bobo, the revolu-
tionary leader. is about to take pos
session of the presidential palace.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-07
EDITS FARM PAGE.
j. c. BarkSdalc, OF this County, to
Contribute to Pages OF the BarnwclI
Sentinel.

The friends OF Mr.. J. G.. Barksdalc,
son OF Mr. y. B. Barksdalc Of this
county, will be Interested in the work
he is doing in Barnwell county, where
he recently took up the position OF
farm dcmonStratOr In the last issue
Of the Barnwell Sentinel, an an
nouncement was made to the effect
that Mr.. Barksdalc would edit an ag-
ricultural page in that paper. That
he will make it bright and interest
ing, as we'll as instructive, is a fore
gone conclusion W ith those who know
of his ability and industry. The fol-
lowing is the announcement as 1t ap-
pcarcd in the Scntincl:
I'm keeping with the policy of this
paper OF trying to give to its readers
tho very best service possible, We are
beginning this week the publication Of
n page devoted to the interest Of farm
crS. We have been exceptionally for
tunatc in securing the service Of Mr..
j. G. Barksdalc, farm demonstration
"tthI Ioi lilS county, as CullOf. Mt.
Barksdalc will have special message
TO the farmers each week; he keeps in
close touch with the farming condi-
tlons throughout the county, and his
suggestions should prove timely and
Beneficial.
"In order to help tho farmers sell
and exchange their products to an ad-
vantage, Mr.. Barksdalo has agreed TO
conduct a Farmers Exchange Bureau
In connection with his farm page. He
Will list and advertise farm products
wanted, or for sale. The names OF the
farmers will not be printed, but the
items will be listed from week to
week. All replies to these advertise
ments should be addressed to Mr..
}arksdale at Barnwcll and he will
nut the purchaser and seller in touch
with each other. Neither The Scnti-
mel nor Mr.. Barksdalc will make any
charge for this service. 1t Is a gratui-
tous act on our nart to help our farm
er friends"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-07
r. W. COOPER DIED FRIDAY.
Was Father OF Mrs. +. j. McN!sicr
OF this City. Prominent Farmer.

Mr.. II. w. Cooper, a pvomincnI citi-
zcn OF Cross Anchor and one OF Spar
tanburg county's proerc .s;vc farmers
died suddenly at his homo last Friday
morning at ten O'Clock. Mr.. Cooper
was the father OF Mrs. r. J. McAlistcr
Of this city md the many friends OF
the family here SympathiZc most deep
ly with them in their loss.
Mr.. Cooper was about 60 years Of
age, and spent all Of his life in spar
tanburg county. Though too young to
join the Confederate army when the
war began, he enlisted Aug 1861, in
lst Battalion, Co. \, Capt. y. f. Walk
cr, but later was transferred to Co. D.,
3rd Reg, Capt. Daniel Smiths Com
pany. Ills life as q soldier was one
of marked courage and ability and
his life as a private citizen has been
one OF high ideals and fraught with
good. The funeral services were held
Saturday morning in the cemetery at
Cross Anchor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-07
Can You answer II.

Mr.. J. G. Sahadi propounds the fol-
lowing question TO Ahvcrtiser readers
and offers prizes for the correct an
sw"r, The question is appropriate TO
,hc Eastern season and is this: What
docs the dycing of eggs at Easter sig
nifty? For the first correct answer he
VIII give one dozen eggs, for the sec
ond half dozen, the third a quarter
dozen and for every additional cor
rect answer he will give one egg.
Those desiring to answer his question
may sec him at his store on East Main
street
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-07
PUTS THE LID ON TIGHT.
Sheriff to Stop Violation of Sunday Laws Active AIono
Other Lines
Other Lines.

10 say that Sheriff Owings has put
the lid on tight in regard 10 the sun
day selling Of tobaccos and soft drinks
is expressing the matter mildly. Since
Gcing upheld recently in the supreme
court in the Charlie lIondros case. tho
sheriff has set about to enforce the
sunday laws to the letter. Speaking
ABOUT the matter Monday, he state d
mat he was determined TO sec the
laws enforced if he has to call on GOV
Manning for aid. Hereafter drugs on
!y viii be allowed to be sold bv tho
drug stores and restaurants will be
watched to guard against Sunday law
VioIatlons. The ban has already been
put On the Sunday selling of soft
drinks and tohaccos ana the sheriff
states that he expects TO keep it on
this time.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-07
RcmOdeling Plant.

The Laurons plant Of the Coca Cola
bottling company Is being repaired
and cleaned up preparatory to the
rush OF summer business. In addi-
tion to working over the machinery,
the floor in the rear portion OF the
building has been cemented so as to
be more cleanly and the syrup room
has been screened. The Laurens
plant is expecting big business this
season.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-07
MRS. SAILIE ELLIOT FLEMING,
DIG at her Home in Athens, Ga, and
Buried Beside PhrcntS Here Sunday.

MIS-. Sallio Elliott Fleming for many
years Il resident OF this city whore
she spcnt her childhood. diod nj hnr
home in Athcns, Ga, Saturday ana
was brought here for burial sunday
afternoon. Many Of those who re-
mcmbCrcd her here as a YOUNG lady
attended the services Sunday after
noon, contributing in this way a ,cs-
tlmony OF their cStecm and paying n
tribute to her memory. The follow
ing gentlemen, friends OF the family,
acted as pail bearers John T.. Bolt,
W. K. Richcy, w. p. Chldrcss. II. ID.
Lake, {. ID. Mosclcy, j. +. Tolbcrt,
Aug. Hum and +. W. Copeland. The
iloral tributes were numerous and
bcautiul, many wrcaths having been
sent by distant friends in addition tC
| those from here and her home town
ne services were conducted by Rev
). Il. I. Major and music was furnish
cd by choir composed of singers
| from several churches.
Mrs. Fleming was tho daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Pinckncy Elliott, by
| whose side in tho cemetery here she
was laid. While quite a young lady
"h2 married Mr.. Allen Fleming, who
Was in the cotton business hero a; The
time Later they moved to Athens
| WAcrc thcy have made their home in
recent years and where Mr.. Flcmina
| m -,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-07
Is CRITICALLY ILL.

Mr.. Steve Taylor Is critically III at
his home here and very little hope is
held out for his recovery. For many
months he has been confined to his
room and the news OF his illness will
be received with great sorrow by his
many friends.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-07
Extends Limit for Paving Taxes

according to a notice appearing
elsewhere in this paper, City Council
has extended the time for payment of
taxes without penalty until April 18th.
After the 18th a penaly OF seven per
cent will be added.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-07
Meeting OF U. d. G.

nhe j. B. Kershaw chapter, U. D. c.,
VIII meet at the home OF Mrs. j. War
rem Bolt Tuesday afternoon at A
o'clock. The meeting Will be devoted
10 a study Of the battle of Shiloh.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-07

MRS. Alva Weaver, of Lake r,.
nsitlns her sister. Mrs. Fleming sm;t,
On East Main street, ''uith
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
FaIlacious Fabrications.

An old horse that lay sleeping in his
stall was rudely awakened by the
hired man, who jabbed him with a
fork.
"Oh, no, ho!" said the horse, arising
stif1y. Another days work ahead,
suppose"
For once" said the hired hand,
who was a college graduate in dis
guise, your supposition is incorrect,
You will be permitted to remain in
your stall and rest. Your master is
dead, and his funeral will be held to-
day"
But I am going to the funeral, :"
said the old horse.
why, for the love Of Mike gruff1y
asked the hired man, should you go
when you may as we'll stay here and
rest?"
For 20 years." replied the aged
horse, Il have been wanting to attend
my masters funeral, and now that the
opportunity is present, will not be
denied"
Occasionally it happens that all
those in the funeral train are not
there for the purpose of shedding the
scalding tear-Judge
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
War Not Necessity.

Assuming an air of sage Importance
the fat plumber CALCULATED:
War is a necessity
Pooh! How do you make that
out?" demanded the thin carpenter,
deprecatingly.
did you read that Edison is going
to devote his energies to American
protective measures in time Of WARP"
Yep. What of it?"
THAT proves my contention"
"How?"
WAR makes invention necessary,
doesn't it?"
Il suppose So"
And necessity is the mother of In
vention?"
HUH"
Therefore war and necessity ara
synonymous"
The thin carpenter is still thinking
it over.-Youngstown Telegram.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
U. S. REJECTS AUSTR|AS VIEW
REPLY FLATLY DENIES
CONVENTIONS IN NOTE.
Document Made Public Declares Unit
ed States Adheres to Neutrality
in Supplying BeIigerents.

Washington, Aug. 17-The state de-
partment has made public the reply
of the United States rejecting views
set forth by the Austro-H Hungarian
government in a recent note contend
ing that expectation of war munitions
from America to Austria's enemies
was conducted on such a scale as to
be mot in consonance with the def
milton of neutrality"
Though friendly in language and
tone, the note fatty denies the Austro-
Hungarian contentious and recalls that
that country and Germany furnished
munitions of war to Great Britain dur
ing the Boer war, when England's enc
mics could not import such supplies.
It insists that the American govern
ment is pursuing strictly neutral
course and adhering to principle up
on which it would depend for NUM-
lions in the markets OF the world in
case it should be attacked by a for
eign power.
'The principles of international
law" the Communication concludes,
"the practice of nations, the national
safety of the United States and other
nations without great military and
naval establishments, the prevention
of increased armies and nayies, the
adoption of peaceful methods for the
adjustment Of international differences
and finally neutrality ITSELF are OPP
posed to the prohibition by neu-
trail nation of the expectation of arms,
ammunition or other munitions of war
to belligerent powers during the prog
ress of the war"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
Britain Warns u. S. Airmen.

Albany, N. Y, Aug. Ex-Governor
Whitman has received from Secretary
of State Lansing copy of letter
from the British ambassador, Sir Cecil
Spring Rice, calling attention to the
fact that American aviators were fly
ing over the international boundary
line and that he feared this practice
might give rise to regrettable Incl
dents, in view of the fact that Cana
da was in a state of war. Governor
Whitman said there was nothing the
state authorities could do beyond max
ing the letter public.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
Mexican States for Peace.

FL Paso, Aug. 17--Five states and
one territory of Mexico are authorita-
lively announced to have declared
through their military governors that
the revolution is at an end so far as
they are concerned, and that Carran-
"a and Villa and other forces in arms
would be met by resistance should
they attempt to enter these precincts
of Mexico. The governors who thus
declared for armed neutrality are of
various shades of politi tal utilization,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
Startinu Trouble,

why is it that the attendants In
telephone Offices are all women?" Mrs.
band.
We'll" answered Mr.. Brown, "the
managers of the telephone offices are
aware that no class of attendants
work so faithfully as those who are
in love with their labor; and they
know that women would be fond OF
the work in telephone Offices
What is the work in a telephone
Officer" Mrs. Brown further inquired
Talking" answered Mr.. Brown
And that conversation came to an
end and a different kind of converse
ton began.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
SEES IMMUNITY FROM CANCER
Rockefeller Institute Announces Dis
eovery by TWO Investigators
White Lymph Cells of Blood.


New York Aug. 1.-THE Rockefel-
Ter Institute has announced through
the Academy of Science at Washing
ton discovery by two Of it's investi-
gators whereby immunity from cancer,
it is hoped, may be obtained.
The investigation was conducted by
Doctors James B. Murphy and John j.
Morton over period of two years.
They discovered that in the white
lymph cells of the blood there are
the necessary factors in making ami
mails immune from cancer
A decided increase in the white
lymph cells gives absolute immunity,
the physicians declare they ascer-
tanned.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
FIRST CHIEF NOT TO YIELD
Reply to Pan-American Appeal viii
Maintain intervention is UnWel-
come in Mexico.

Washington, Aug. 17.-General Car
ranza's representatives in Washington
expect him to send an unyielding re-
spouse to the Pan-American appeal ad-
dressed to military and civil leaders of
Mexico urging them to join in peace
conference for the restoration of con-
stitutional government. They think he
will adhere to the position he took at
the time of the Niagara Falls media
ton conference last summer, maintain
ing that intervention by other nations
in their affairs is unwelcome to the
Mexican pepole.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
Foreigners Riot at Boston.

Boston, Aug. 1.-THE assembling
of 1900 italian reservists, who were
to sail on the steamer Canopic and
their friends was marked by demon
STATIONS against the interned German
steamships Amerika and Cincinnati, as
result of which several policemen
were severely injured. Sailors or the
German vessels were struck by stones
and sticks. Revolver shots were ex'
changed between the crowd and the
police. but it could not be learned that
any took effect.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
WILL CROWN KING OF POLAND
Germany and Austria Name Archduke
Charles Stephen of Austria
Ceremonies at Warsaw.

London, Aug. 1.-THE coronation
of Archduke Charles Stephen of Aus
tria as king of Poland will take place
in the Warsaw cathedral, according to
the Times Petrograd correspondent,
who adds that a proclamation naming
the new king on the authority of Ger
many and Austria is expected to be
issued shortly.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
u. S. Soldiers in Riot.

NogaleB. Ariz., Aug. 17.-Scores Of
American soldiers were participants i'll
a riot in Nogales as a result, it is said,
of a rumor that MeXicans had threat
ened to take their guns away. Ten
Mexicans were attacked before the Of
ficers got control of the men One
American is reported to have been
slain in Nogales, Mex, just across the
border from here by Infatuated Mext
cans. The soldiers that engaged in
the rioting were members of the
Twelfth infantry.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
Balkan Crisis in "a Hours.

London, Aug. 1.-THE Importance
of the Balkan situation is emphasized
by the morning papers which point out
particularly that events there may
reach a crisis within "a hours. King
Charles of Roumania called a special
meeting of the cabinet at Bucharest, to
which the leaders of all political par
ties were summoned.
The Serbian national assembly will
reassemble to receive a statement on
the Bulgarian negotiations. The Greek
parliament will meet at Athens to GUST
the p1e1e1 cabinet.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20

the creation of a provisional govern.
ment, which should adopt the first
steps necessary to the national recon.
structiOn Of the country-and to issue
the first and most essential of them
all, the immediate call to general cleo.
tons
AN adequate place within the Next
can frontiers, which for the purpose
might be neutraliZed, should serve as
the seat of the conference, and in or.
der to bring about a conference of this
nature the undersigned, or any of
them, will willingly, upon invitation
act as Intermediates to arrange the
time, place and other details of such
conference if this action can in any
way aid the Mexican people
Expect Reply in Ten Days.
THE undersigned expect a reply to
this communication within a reason.
able time and consider that such a
time would be ten days after the com
munication is delivered, subject to pro
rogation for cause"
ROBERT LANSING,
Secretary of State of the
United States.
D. A. DAGAMA,
Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary OF
Brazil.
EDO SUAREZ-MUUCA,
Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary OF
Chile.
r. S. NAON,
Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary of
Argentina.
L. CALDERON,
Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary
of Bolivia.
CARLOS MARIA DE PENA,
Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary
: Of Uruguay.
JOAQUIN MENDEZ,
Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary
of Guatemala.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
Simulated Affection.

How effusively sweet that Mrs.
Blondey is to you, Jonesy," said With.
erell. Whats up? Any tender little
romance there?"
mo, indeed-why, that woman hates
me-" said Jonsey.
"She doesn't show it," said With.
erell.
mo; but she knows | know how old
she is-we were born on tho same
day." said Jonesy, and she's afraid
I'll tell somebody"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
Wales Miners Nav Strike Auain,

London, Aug 17.-Miners meeting
at various places in the South Wales
coal fields adopted resolutions express
sing dissatisfaction at the delay in
completing a new wage agreement and
recommending that unless a settle
ment is reached soon, another confer
ence be held to consider the renewal
of the strike.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
Ammonia ExpIodes; Kills One.

New York, Aug. 17.-One man was
killed and half a dozen injured when
the second of two ammonia explosions
occurred in New York in the last "a
hours. The big tank that supplies the
coolers in the Biltmore hotel exploded
killing Leo Rdgert an engineer, and
overcoming several other employees.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
DISTRESSING PlMPLES
Removed by Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment. Trial Free.

Smear them with the Ointment
Wash off in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. Repeat on
rising and retiring. These fragrant
supercreamy emollients do much for
the skin, and do it quickly.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold eyerywhere.-Adv.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-08-20
GERMANS FLEE OWN GAS.

Petrograd, Aug. 13.-The Ger
mans attacked Ossowec preceding
the attack with a bombardment
by asphyxiating gas bombs when
the wind suddenly changed and
the Germans fled in a panic to es-
cape the poisonous fumes. Three
thousand Germans who were
caught between the fire of the
fortress ard that of their own ar
tiiIery, were overtaken by the gas
and practically annihilated.