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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-01

1912. II it had been approved, he said
the United States would have reached
second place among the powers of the
world and remained there.
The 1914 Fleet
The board proposed that the fleet
bpjat and authorized should be built
by 1919: Battleships 48; armored
cruisers, "a; protected cruisers, 48;
scout cruisers. 4s; destroyers 4s; gun
boats six additional. In addition the
following auxiliaries were recommend
ed for each squadron Of eight battle
ships: Five Golfers, one ammunition
ship, one supply. one repair ship, one
tank ship, two transports and one hos
pltal ship. In an annual building plan
the board proposed two battleships,
one armored cruiser, three protected
cruisers. four scout cruisers, three de-
stroyers and two Golfers.
The secretary also presented a table
OF the worlds naval tonnage which
showed sthat Germany and the United
States passed France in naval power
about the same time, in 1911. Accord
ing to these figures the United States
navy never had been in second place,
France dropping from second to fourth
at that time, while Germany became
second and the United States third. The
question Of giving admiraIs rank to
the chief df operations was brought up
by Rep. Roberts. who pointed out that
the regulation promulgated by Secretary
Daniels for that ONCE conferred upon
the ofi1cer all the authority Of a chief
Of stan. He said he wished to legal
ize the regulations 80 that future Sec
retaries, while they could add to the
powers conferred, could take nothing
from them. Secretary Daniels thought
it would be unwise to limit the execu-
tive head Of the navy department in
that way.
(contlnued on Pare x-celumn .
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-01
in
a Serious
Condition

Bullet Through One Leg
and Hip Is Shattered
Fleeing Outlaw S
Are Scattered in t 0
SIN all Bands, after
Desperate Pursuit in
Dangerous Places
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-01
German Statement

Berlin, Tuesday, March 2s. (Via Lon
don, March 31.-(Delayed).-
in government circles developed the
statement that nothing is known here
concerning the explosion which dam
aged the ross-channel steamer Sus-
sex beyond the newspaper reports
from abroad. Officials are refraining
from comment in the absence Of def
rite information.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-01
BELGRADE

Mrs. E. E. Abbott is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Blanche Weymouth of Au-
gusta.
Ed. Ingraham of Hallowell is visiting
his sister, Mrs. George Stoddard.
Harold Webster is sick with grip. His
sister, Mrs. John Wadleigh, is caring for
him,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-01
Serious Step Not Imminent


1t is understood that the course to
be pursued by the United States,
should the indications be sustained by
evidence now being gathered, was con-
sidered at length. After the meeting, 1t
was authoritatively indicated that no
step involving serious consequences
was imminent, that the administration
was determined to proceed only after
definite facts were before it, and that
there would be no ACTON unless there
was positive proof that a submarine
commander had acted in violation of
the principles of International law.
Inquiry Presented
Secretary Lansing made it clear
that he believed four or five days might
elapse before the desired information
was received. A press dispatch from
Berlin, announcing that Ambassador
Gerard had presented to the Berlin
foreign Office an inquiry as to whether
a German submarine had attacked the
Sussex or the British horse ship Eng
lishman was read with interest in off,
cial circles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-01
Holding Position

The Germans have made no attempt
to debouch from Malancourt since
their occupation Of the village. Tho
heavy bombardments Of preceding
days in the region northwest of Ver-
dun has greatly slackened and there
also has been only moderate activity
by the big guns north and east Of the
fortress.
One German Attack Fails
Paris reports the failure Of Ger
man infantry attack against the
French south Of the Somme river, near
Dompierre, the shelling by the French
Of German troops on the march in thA
Argonne forest and the battering Of
German positions in the Forest Of
Apremor1t. Violent artillery duels have
been in progress between the Belgians
and Germans in the region OF DIX
nude s
On Other Fronts
There has been a noticeable decrease
in the infantry fighting on the nussiaD
front, probably owing to the scggy
ground due to the spring thaw. The ar.
tillery Of both sides has been carrying
out bombardments at various points from
the region of Riga southwark.
Bad weather also Is hampering the
fighting between the Austrians and Itai-
ians.
The Portpsal Sunk
A German torpedo boat or submarine
has sunk in the Black sea the Russian
hospital ship Portugal. according TO the
French oficial press bureau. The vessel
.(continusd on Page S-colusAn y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-01

TO PROCEED WHEN
HAS SUSSEX FACTS
No Immediate DecisiOn-President Discusses
Situation with Cabinet-Berlin Report
Says Nothing known There

Washington March 31-President Wilson and his cabinet
today evidence thus received by the state de-
parment disasters merchant ships
carrying American citizens In the absence Of conclusive proof
of submarine attacks action taken.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24
MR.. BLEASE.

On last Thursday we gained our
first glimpse of the great and only
Cole l.. Blease, and we heard him
speak.
With all due respect the opinion
of others, we must say that we were
disappointed. For years we have
read and heard of his great shrewd-
ness and power in debate and we
naturally expected to see some mani
festation of this remarkable ability
We expected sound and brilliant
argument. Instead, we were treated
to the regular political tricks ia
milar to demagogues for many years.
When the people of this good State
will refuse to be aroused by a poll
tician shouting "nigger" and "yan-
kee," the vogue of Blease will quickly
pass away.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24
Cocker Favors Mannino

'He deserves to be our next COVER
nor and / feel that Darlington and
the Pee Dee section will do their part
to re-elect him." said David R. Coker,
of Hartsville yesterday, in discussing
the prospects for the reelection of
Gov. Manning. MANY who voted for
other candidates two years ago feel
that they should show their approval
of Gov. Manning's administration
and their gratitude to him for his
progressive, humane and business
like course as governor.
MIR. Cooper two years ago gave his
support to Mr.. Copper in order to de-
feat Mr.. Richards. The work of Mr..
Coker at that time was largely re-
sponsible for the large vote polled
by Mr.. Cooper in the Pee Dee sec
ton. He speaks enthusiastically at
this time in reference 20 the re-elec-
tion of Gov. Manning His state
ment to the press follows in full:
After talking with many repre-
sentative men during the last ten
days, | am convinced that Richard
l. Manning will get big vote from
Darlington County in the first pri-
mary-possibly majority of the TO-
tai vote. Many who voted for other
candidates two years ago feel that
they ought to show their approval Of
Mr.. Manning's administration and
their gratitude for his progressive,
humane and business like course as
governor.
"Mr. Manning not only promised
to check blind tigerism, race track
gambling and general lawlessncss, but
has demonstrated his ability to do
so. He not only deplored the lack
of law enforcement and the contempt
for law which was prevalent, but has
shown that he can enforce the law
and command the respect for it. He
not only expressed his sympathy for
the unfortunate insane but has re-
organized the institution for their
care and placed it on a par with the
best of it's kind. His administration
has been efficient, economical and
clean. He deserves to be our next
governor and / feel that Darlington
county and the Pee Dee section will
do their part to re-elect him."
Mr.. Coker is business man and
farmer of large acquaintance
throughout the State, and any state
ment he makes on the political stu
alton carries considerable weight
The State.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24
PREPARE FOR EARLY
COMING OF BOIL WEEyIL
This Cotton Pest May Reach the
State Next Year

In recent interview w. w. Long,
State farm demonstration agent and
director of the Clemson college ex-
tension work, stated that the boil
weevil might reach Anderson county
within the next 12 months. Several
days ago it was announced that Glenn
son college will send commission to
the boil weevil territory in the South
to study conditions. Gov. Manning
will be member Of the commission.
The commission will very probably
make a report to the legislature and
urge the passage of such laws to COM
bat the crop pest.
The Anderson Intelligencer said
several days ago:
Ihe statement made by Mr.. w.
w. Long, who is in charge of the
farm demonstration work for South
Carolina, that it is possible that the
boil weevil might reach Anderson
county by another twelve months il
well worthy of the most serious con-
sideration.
The experts of the United States
agricultural department are agreed
that nothing can stop the slow pro-
gress of the boil weevl and that in
time it will leave it's trail of destruc-
ton over the fields of this State.
The remedy, of course, is in proper
dlversification of crops. 1t has been
demonstrated beyond the shadow of
a doubt that our soil is capable of
producing wide variety of crops of
a profitable character, and it is time
for cotton farmers to be looking out
for their interests and protecting
themselvs against loss and possible
J ruin.
FROM present prospects the price
of cotton is going to be unusually
good this fall, and if there comes no
drouth to cut off the yield the pro-
duction will be very large. These
factors would inevitably tend to in
crease the acreage of cotton for an
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24
ELECTION PREDICTIONS

The following election predic-
tions have been made by one who has
attended most of the county cam
paign meetings and should be in a
position to know something of the
pulse of the people. The Advertiser
publishes the article without COM
ment and next Tuesday will show
the actual result.
Coroner: The present incumbent,
Mr.. Hardy Atkinson, is very strong
and stands good chance to be cleo
ted the first go round. If there is a
second race Mr.. Whiteford Pate will
be the man.
Supervisor: II. Frank King, the
present incumbent, will lead the tick
ct. He will run over with f. R.
knight, former Supervisor.
Auditor: The present incumbent,
Mr.. L. w. Eddins, will be reelected
in the first primary.
Treasurer: The present incumbent,
w. A. Douglass, will lead the ticket
but will make a second race with j..
A. Welsh.
Superintendent of Education: The
present incumbent, R. A. Rouse, and
B. j. Douglass will make the second
race.
For House of Representatives: c..
l.. Hunley will lead the ticket and
probably be elected in the first pri-
mary. The present repreSntntivp
}. Clifton Rivers, and the Rev Allan
Macfarlan will run it over in the
second primary.
No guess will be made as to Clerk
Of Court and Sheriff. The lines are
drawn too close.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24
Take 1t In lime
Just As Scores of Chesterfield

Just As Scores of Chesterfield
People Have.
Waiting doesn't pay.
If you neglect kidney back
ache,
Urinary troubles often follow.
Act in time by curing the kid
neys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are espe-
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Many people in this locality
Recommend them.
Here's one case:
Mrs. b. Afford, Harrison street
Dillon, s. c., says: my back
ached all the time and was sore
and lame. l tired easily and had
headaches and dizzy spells. The
kidney secretions bothered me
by passing too frequently.
Doan's Kidney Pills relieved all
these ailments.
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mrs Afford had.
Foster Milburn Co., Props. Butfu-
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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied Will
Thedford's Black -Draught.

McDuff. Va.-T suffered for sever,
years" says Mrs. J. B. Whilta aker, {
this place, with sick headache, ar
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me TO tt
Ihedford's Black-Draught. which | di,
and ! found il TO be the best family med,
cine for young and old.
] keep Black Draught on hand all Il
time now, and when my children feel
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and
does them more good than ary medicin
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commence
using Black -Draught."
Thedford's Black -Draught Is pureI
vegetable, and has beer found to repu
late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re
lleve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea
headache, sick stomach. and simila
symptoms.
Ii has been In constant Use for NOR,
iilan 10 years, and has benefited moi
than million people.
Your druggist sells ead recommend.
Black -Draught. Price only 25c. Get q
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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24

Our fathers would walk with dread
and anxious step, where now they
move in happy contentment. Where
now we hear the laughter of children,
we would hear the sobs of the sor-
rowing. The skies no more would
reflect the color of burning furnaces,
but rather the crimson glow of bloody
battle fields. No; the American
people do not want war"
Mr.. Harrison concluded his great
speech by quoting from Mr.. Fair
banks, candidate for vice president
on the Republican ticket. Before he
was nominated on the ticket with
Mr.. Hughes, Mr.. Fairbanks paid the
very highest compliments to Presi-
dent Wilson, approving heartily of
his Mexican policy. Among other
things Mr.. Fairbanks said: "It is q
pretty safe rule when we come to
deal with grave international prob
lens to put our faith in the Presi-
dent of the United States and fol-
low where he may lead. He speaks
for the country when we come to
deal with international affairs. The
President of the United States is a
safer guide than sensationalsts and
soldiers of fortune who come to the
surface whenever international con-
troversies arise. 1t is not an hour for
little politics or sensational journal
ISM" Mr.. Harrison suggests that
before making his speech of accep-
tance he ought to have consulted Mr..
Fairbanks, his running mate, as to
President Wilson's policy in Mexico.
Mr.. Harrison concluded his able
surface whenver international con-
speech by commencing to Republi-
can Senators the approval of Presi-
dent Wilson's administration uttered
by the man who is now candidate for
the vice-presidency on the Republ-
can ticket.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24
HUGHES AND HUERTA

Hon. Pat Harrison, of Mississippi,
made very able speech in Congress
recently in which he showed up the
inconsistency and the ignorance of
Mr.. Hughes in dealing with the Mex
lean situation. In his speech accept
ing the nomination, Mr.. Hughes ac-
tually endorsed Huerta, the murder
er of Madero, and reflected upon
President Wilson because he did not
recognize the red-handed murderer.
President Taft refused to recognize
iluerta Says Mr.. Harrison
"When Mr.. Wilson became Presi-
dent there was not the slightest in
tiuence brought to bear to move him
to recognize Hucrta in Mexico. If
his policy was wrong why was there
not some criticism, at least from gem
tlcmen who are SO critical now? If
Mr.. Taft or Mr.. Wilson had approved
the murder of Madcro by recognizing
Huerta as the head of the Mexican
government, it would have been a
setback to the wonderful progress
and development in the civilization
of South and Latin American Coun-
tries"
The recognition and endorsement
of the murderer of Huerta by our
government would have been shock
one of the faults of the Democratic
administration as charged by Mr.
Hughes. AS showing how uncalled-
for and illogical is Mr.. Hughes at
tack upon President Wilson's Mcxi-
can policy, Mr.. Harrison referred to
a speech by Senator Lodge, a leader
of the Republican party, and rank
ing member at that time of the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs Endors-
ing the message of President Wilson
relating to Mexican affairs, Senator
Lodge said: 1T is an excellent mes
sage. The Presidents policy is that
of waiting upon events and | feel
now that he could pursue no other"
Referring to the general policy of
President Wilson with regard TO the
affairs of Mexico, Mr.. Harrison said ::
"Throughout this controversy our
government has worked hand in hand
with our sister republics to the
South, and by our action we are to-
day appreciated by South and Cen
tral American countries more than at
any other time in our history"
Answering the taunts of Mr..
Hughes as TO the Presidents peace
policy, Mr. Harrison sa ID:
'If Mr.. Hughes had been President
if we are to believe his speech of ac-
ceptance, instead of to-day in this
country there being peace and plenty
happiness and contentment, an era
Of prosperity everywhere never ex-
perienced in the history of the
country before, we would have war
cruel, unjust war. Our factories
would be idle, our fields would lie in
waste, our hospitals would be filed
with wounded, our homes saddened;
misery and poverty everywhere. We
would read upon the faces of our
women lines Of sorrow, where now
are written expressions of happiness.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24
500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be
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giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
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powers OF Halls Catarrh Cure that
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case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list
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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24
MADE FOR YOUR CHILDREN

The Progressive Farmer has a regular
department for farm boys and girls. and q
serial story for both young and old. In
fact It is a paper for every member OF the
family.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24

ether year and from year 70 year as
long as the price continued on a.
high level.
"It would be unfortunate if our
farmers should be caught unprepared
for the coming of the boil wcevil,
and, while we have no right to ad-
wise anybody what they ought to do,
we can still point to certain dangers
ahead which are sure to come"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-08-24
New Restaurant and Grocery

Have just opened q new res
tauiaI and Grocery on Church
Stree back of Baptist Church,
to be known as The City Restau-
ralIt
II gular me ais 25 cents lunch
So from 10 celts up.
Ev'rything clean and of the
bes' quality. Best of order will
be maintained; ladies invited
Fresh fish every Saturday.
i A. G.. Burr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-04
Russell Sage Centenary.

New York. Aug. TN New York fnan-
cial circles to-day was recalled a- the cen
tennial anuIvcr-aryof the birth III Russell
Sage. TOR nearly haIr d century one VI the
most conspicuous figures in Wall street
and generally recognized a. one oil the
most successful lnanricrs ever produced
Ill America. iir. Sage was a native of
Oneida county and was prominent IN bus
inc-- and politics jill Troy before nc came
to New York city Id THE early CO.. lie
opened "a brokerage office here III 1868 and
dealt chiefly III railroad securities. lis
speculative activities were confined chief
N ~ dealings in puts" and %"call~" TN
which hc would stand ~ lose no great sum
at q time. tie was never identified with
any great -pcculative operations. a. were
Gould. Vanderbilt and other men who were
famous III Wall Street at that time. hut hc
kept * large supply W. 4 fortune estimated
Fad $4,000. 600. u large part NJ which has
since been distributed hy his widow among
numerous charities and phiIanthroric-.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-04
With Other Editors


After reading about the heat prostra-
tons in their home towns. mp north" and
back east news takers with the militia
troops in Texas who nave been writing Of
the desert winds" and the equatorial eli
mate Of this section should be able To get
a little frigid atmosphere into their stories
They have gone To one extreme. Now they
may prove their versatility by going to the
other-and perhaps approach nearer 70
the truth in the bargain. Leastwise. they
would only he evening up the score. They
would show n disposition 10 redress some
Of the wrongs they have heaped upon Tex
az, relieve the anxiety which they have
created among the 'home folks" of the
miitiamen and get into practice for the
winter month~.-San Antonio Light.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-04

Up to July ! this year the Texas honey
bee has done himself proud. For that six
months the average production Of honey
in Texas has been forty pounds per col
ony a compared with twenty-five last
year. That j. a good deal OF honey for
the little busy bees 10 kew %" fpr ,hclr inrif-
~ owners. The averages far the whole
United States = rw"utv-s.X rouni+ - that
Id j. easy ~ see the reva. be. ~ int ~
busy as he was in our second reader dav.
There J. some profit n that much money poI
colony. too and our Texas bee keeper viii
have a little money To buy candy with tii-
year-but they won't buy candy with II.
Candy T. common To \ man who knows the
-weetne~~ Of Texas honev.-IIuu-ton Post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-04
IN HISTORY

17s9-Nobiliary privileges abolished il
France.
1792-Birth of Shelley. famous English
poet. Drowned in the Adriatic. July
1S22
1S15-Protest Of Napoleon 10 England
against being bani,hed to St. Helena
1S62-A draft OF zoos 600 men, for nine
months. ordered by L.. $. Federal
government.
1S7O-PrusSians defeated French at Weis-
senhurg. AlSace.
1903-Cardinal Sarts natriar"h ~ Venice
elected pope Of Rome. Reigned unde
name of Plus Y go.
190s-Giant Zeppelin, after successfully
flying from Lake Constance To MAY
ence. destroyed ~ 4 hurricane.
l913-PreSident Vii, appointed former
Governor John Lind Of Minnesota NJ
special envoy 10 Mexico and accept
ed Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson,
resignation a. Mexican ambassador.
l915-Maarten Martens. world-famed
Dutch novelist. died Al Zeist. Holland