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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
WORK ON MORAL QUESTION.

Bryan, Giving up Economic Problems,
Will Devote Himself to Ethical.
New York, Nov. 23.-William j.
Bryan has given up attempting to
sclve economic problems and here
after will devote himself to moral
issues. he declared here today in an
address before the Rotary club. rhe
tariff. he said, was discussed 100
years before he took it up with all
the zeal of a young man" and prob
ably would be discussed for another
years, but as to the moral
question, when hat is settled it
settled, and SO II expect quick
or n more satisfactory results from
my efforts"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
WOMEN SPIES EXECUTED.

Carranzistas Shoot Women WHO Be-
trayed Them to Villa.
Pershing Field Headquarters, Nov.
24.-Maugarita, Maria Acosta, sisters.
and a servant girl, were executed by
the Carranza garrison at Elevate yes
terday on charges of conspiracy to as
sassinatc Gonzales Diaz, the COM
mander Of the garrison. The actual
crime. however, was that they .dou-
Die crossed" the Carranza garrison,
which employed them as spies n
sold themselves to Villa. The con.
spiracy was exposed by a lieutenant
in the garrison.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
ANDERSON FORCE REDucED.
Two More Companies OF Coast ArtfI-
lery arc Relieved From Strike Duty.

Columbia, Nov. 24.-Two more
companies have been relieved from
duty at Anderson by Gov. Manning.
One company vas withdrawn yes
terday and another goes tomorrow.
Maj. W. F. Robertson was asked to
designate the companies to be with
drawn. The companies are ordered
to proceed to their home stations and
dombolize at once. The governor act.
ertson. >
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
ROUMANIAN RESISTANCE BROK.
EN.

German Armies Continue Victorious
Progress in West and i'm Dob.
rudja- '
Berlin, Nov. 24.-Orsova and Turru
SEVERN were captured by Won Falllan-
hayn's forces from the Roumanians,
according to the war Office. In the
western part OF Roumania all hostile
resistance has been broken. The
Russians We're flung back in Dob
rudja by von Mackensen's forces, it
Is also announced. The number Of
prisoners taken at Orsova and Turnu
servinn. it is believed is large.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
TEST SUIT AGREED ON.

~crnin and Railroads Will Take
iIiShi Hour Law Into Court at Once
Kansas City, Nov. 24.-It was vir-
tually admitted today that an d.
standing had been reached between
attorneys for the government and
railroads to test the eight hour law.
The terms of the agreement were not
announced. but it is understood hat
the government has consented to
make the Santa Fee injunction suit tho
test case. In return the railroads
not to press the other suits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
VILLA DRIVEN A c

Carranzistas Claim to Have Won Vic.
tory at Chihuahua.
washington, Nov. 24.-Gen. OZuna,
with q force Of Carranzistas Is driv-
ing the Villistas. who attacked~Chi
huahua south toward the forces OF
den. Murguia who is hurrying rein
to Gen. Trevino, accord
ing to official dispatches,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
FRENCH CAPTURE TRENCH.

Germans Taken by Surprise i'm Alsacc
Paris. Nov. 24.-The capture of q
number Of German prisoners in q
attack OH a German
In Alsace was officially an
inc today. Great artillery ac-
tiVlty is reported i'm the vicinity OF
Sally Salliset.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
BRITISH ATTACKS FAID.
Berlin Reports Defeats I'm Roth Wost
and East

Berlin, Nov. 24.-The British at
lacks along the northern and Somme
front broke down today under heavv
artillery fire, the wal office announc-
eo' Fighting has been revived i'm
West Flanders.
Attempts by the entente troops to
advance northwest of Monastir were
repuisad by the German-Bulgarian
forces.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29

Washington, Nov. 24.-The United
states census bureau today made
public figures showing the population
of the States to January 1, 1917.
South Carolina increased from l.
GO7,745 in 1915 to 1,634,34O January
/, next.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
DESERT TO VILLA.

Carranza Troops Refuse to Fight
Enemy.
Ell Paso, Nov. 24.-Refugees ar
irving today declared that large bodies
OF Carranza troops sent out TO at
tack Villas advance guards deserted
Villistas.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
SURVEY NEW COUNTY.
Territory Would Come From VIII.
liamsburg and Florence.

Columbia, Nov. 24.-Gov. Manning
yesterday appointed commissioners in
the matter of the proposed new coun-
ty Of John Rutledge to be formed
from Florence and Williamsburg
counties. The commissioners are:
j. j. M. Graham Of Cades, M. d.
Nesmfth Of Lake City. w. s. Eaddy
of Leo and Walter c. Wilson of King.
stree.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
Andrew Carnc2ic's Birthday.

New York, Nov. 25.-Andrew Car,-
hegie IL 81 today. He Is in good
health. IIe spent the day quietly in
MS Eighty-second Street home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
GERMANY SENDS, PROTEST.

objections Filed to Expulsion OF
Diplomats from Greece.
washington, Nov. 24.-The Berlin
foreign Office today forwarded pro-
tests to every neutral
against the Expulsion of German
diplomats from Greece, which they
claim Is a violation Of the rights of
nations"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29

London. Nov. "A Petrograd dis
patch sttaes Gen. Trepoff has been ap-
pointed Russian premier. succeeding
Stuermer. who becomes Grand Chan
cellor. e
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
~DIssENsIoN IN ~ESa1AND.
Dissatisfaction With Cabinet May Re.
suit I'm Ousting of Asauith.

S"1C =" OuotIHB Oh hSqu1tH.
London, Nov. 24.--Dissension has
again risen in tho British cabinet.
There are strong indications of an
attempt by a powerful political fac
lion to ur Premier AsQuith and sub
stitute War Secretary David Lloyd.
George. The Daily Chronicle parlia-
mentary correspondent admits that
the house Of commons lis very
critical and dissatisfied with the gov
eminent, but states that the rumors
sprang from a state of mind rather
than from reality.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
HIRAM MAXIM :

Great Gun Maker Dies ut Age of
scventy.Six.
London. Nov. 24.-Sir Hiram
Maxim. aged rs. died today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
JEWELItY THIEVES CONFESS.
Large Part of Mrs. TIarriman's jew
clry Recovered.

New York, Nov. 24.-Orville ana
Arthur Daggett have confessed 20
robhing Mrs. Il. II. Hartman of s67,-
ooO worth Of jewels. All but $1,000
were recovered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29
PAPER PRICE o
Federal Trade Commission Will Take
Testimony in Washington.

Testimony in Washington.
washington, Nov. 24.-The federal
trade commission this afternoon an
the start Of a thorough in
Vestigation Of the news print paper
shortage beginning with a public
nearing In Washington on December
18th. Testimony will be taken from
manufacturers. jobbers. publishers
and others.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-29

NE1mERs OF ANERICAN-MEx
ICAN COMMISSION AGREE
UPON PROTOCOL.

AGsaneus Must DO Accepted by Uni.
~ 9tates and Mexican Govern
Usnto Before its Terms Bccons,
E9ectfve-Opportunity offered Car.
yansa - Bring Peace to Southern
Evening star., 1916-07-17

Whether or not it was worth while to
hold him up on his present appearance,
presumably on the old ground of moral
turpitude" invoked three years ago, the
fact remains that Castro is just natural
ly an undesirable person. Possibly he
would comport himself while in this
country with entire circumspection. 1t
may be that he has no designs what
soever upon the peace of Venezuela.
But in view Of his old record it can
not be gainsaid that Castro properly
falls under the head of suspects" when
ever and wherever he appears. The pro-
ceedings at Ellis Island have at least
frustrated any design he may have had
to enter this country quietly and work
up a new campaign for his restoration
to power. It is to be hoped that he will
stay here long enough this time to per-
nit the case to be carried to finish.
Then, if he gets a decision in the
highest court, he will be free to come
and 60 as he pleases until perchance he
has actually overstepped the bounds of
the law.
Evening star., 1916-07-17
Bull MooserY.

The disgruntled bull moosers are di-
hasco. Some are suspicious, to the ex-
tent of fearing that the movement was
loaded" that bull moosery never had
"look-in"; that the nomination of a
straight republican was from the first
foreseen by bull moose leaders, and that
the real object of the maneuver was to
arrange for spectacular reunion of the
men who had parted company in 1912
Others do not go that far. The ex-
tent of their charge is that men rega rded
as of warm, red blood got cold feet un-
expectedly. and surrendered the cause
in fit of encouragement. They are
not using harsh names. or making
charges of betrayal.
There is likewise division of opin-
ION about the future. Some are in
favor of continuing the effort to estab-
lish third party on the lines laid down
at Chicago four years ago. Others seem
disposed to drift. keeping clear of both
the Hughes camp and the Wilson camp,
and making careful note of the meaning
Of the November result when it is re-
corded.
Both factions. however, must see one
thing very plainly, and that is that
either Mr.. Hughes or Mr. Wilson will
win in November. 1t is quite likely, too.
executive will be chosen. Hence the bull
mooser who goes fishing this year, or
goes to China. or throws his vote awav
hy casting il for some presidential can
diiate with no chance of election, will
NOT put.tie highest appfaisement on his
Evening star., 1916-07-17
Castro Again.

Cipriano Castro, once dictator of
Venezuela and now citizen at large. in
attempting to go from one point in the
West Indies to another, has found it
necessary, he AYERS, to come to New
York This roundabout course is occa-
stoned, he insists, by the lack of direct
communication between Trinidad and
Porto Rico. Notwithstanding his ex-
planation the immigration authorities,
mindful of the fact that the deportation
ease of 1918 against Castro was never
finally determined, have detained him
and ordered his exclusion. He protests
that he thought the matter was settled
and that he would have right to enter
this country, expressing surprise that
under the laws of this country a citizen
can be brought twice to trial for the
same offense. As lawyer, Castro is
not in a position to impress the people
of this country. His management of
the judicial system of Venezuela when
he was in full control Of affairs there
was not such as to give him the reputa-
tion of high minded and well qualified
jurist. His American attorney can tell
him that at least under American juris-
prudence a case is not settlnd in this
country until it has gone through all
| the processes of appeal. In 1913 Cas-
tro's ease had really only begun The
Supreme Court had not been reached
when he voluntarily left Ae country.
Evening star., 1916-07-17
suffrage at a very important time in
the country's history.

suffrage at a very important time in
the country's history.
Bull moosery without Mr.. Roosevelt
seems to lack excuse for existence. Even
those who deplored the movement when
it was inaugurated could understand it.
It represented the intense ambition of
man fond of power and restless and
discontented out of power. He had a
large personal following. He had man
aged in his effort to return to leader
ship to create some sympathy for him
self in a controversy with men with
whom he had trained for years.
But when Mr.. Roosevelt decided to
acknowledge Mr.. Hughes as leader, on
a platform which he considered forward
looking, he administered the finishing
stroke to bull moosery, properly So
called and accepted. 1t is open to others,
of course-men who have been his fol-
lowers-to organize against Mr.. Hughes
as he organized against Mr.. Taft. But
they must find their own justification.
And, what is more, if they are to at
tract any serious attention they must
find leader approximating Mr.. Roose-
welt in qualities and convictions that
strike popular fancy. Where is hee
Name him among those who are still
clasping bull moosery to their bosoms.
Evening star., 1916-07-17
Absentee Voting.


It has been urged in behalf of the
electric voting device which the ma
jority Of the accounts committee of the
House recommends for adoption that
when the roll is called on any question
members can vote without coming into
the House. A feature of the device is
such as to permit members to vote from
their rooms in the House Office building,
and thus saving the time necessary for
coming over to the hall of the House.
1t is a serious question whether this is
desirable. On certain questions mem
bers undoubtedly have their minds def
nitely fixed in advance of the taking
of the vote. They know they will vote
yea or nay on the passage of a bill, but
often the question is so put that yea or
nay, as the case may be, will not ex-
press the members wish. For instance,
frequently the test vote comes on mo-
tion to recommit or to table or to post
pone indefinitely, and thus an advocate
of the pending proposition would vote
nay. It is really necessary for a mem
Der to be actually on the floor in order
to vote intelligently. Absentee voting
is not calculated to impress the country
as satisfactory discharge of legislative
duties. An electric voting device that
permits the member to record his will
without leaving his Office room may save
him time, but it may lose him re-elec-
ton. Perfunctory voting by legislators
is one of the evils of which the people
of this country are now beginning seri-
ously to complain, and an electric vot-
ing method the virtue of which is merely
to save the legislators time and permit
him to continue his Office work without
being interrupted by debates may pos
sibiy, if adopted, work reaction against
the whole legislative System. 1t might
be argued that if member can vote
intelhgently from his Office by pushing
home town by sending telegram. A
logical extension of this idea would re-
duce congressional business to activity
by few committees, with the submis-
sion of formulated propositions to a
mail vote of members scattered through
out the country. If there is nothing
in debate that requires the presence Of
a member on the floor at the moment
of decision, debate might as we'll be
eliminated altogether, and the legisla-
tive work be confined to the delibera-
tions in committee rooms.
Evening star., 1916-07-17
Mexico and the U. S.

While it may have been premature
| for the government of Mexico to an
| nounce the definite settlement of the is
sues between that country and the
United States, the situation is undoubt-
edly so fully clarified that there is no
doubt of an early adjustment of issues.
On the basis of the recent exchange of
notes there is substantial ground of
agreement between the two countries.
War between the United States and the
de- facto government of Mexico, which
was recently so dangerously imminent,
appears now to be most unlikely. Only
some violent explosion is conceivable
cause of conflict.
But the United States is nevertheless
not entirely free from the danger of
trouble in Mexico, for the reason that
! the present de facto government of that
country is by no means itself secure.
Elements are at work to overturn it in
circumstances to make for conflict with
y
increasingly active, menacing Carran-
Zista forces, mutilating members of the
government army who refuse to join his
ranks and undoubtedly intriguing with
some of the Carranza field commanders,
one of the most important of whom is
strongly suspected of an inclination to
revolt
An overturn of the Mexican govern
ment by the banditry of that country
could precipitate afresh the issues which
have just been successfully brought to
the point of peaceful negotiation after
a close approach to hostilities. If Villa
succeeds in seducing Trevino or an
other of the field commanders, and thus
forming a large army in northern Mex
leo, he will be in a position to dominate
great embarrassment, but probably to
the embarrassment as we'll of the United
States. 1t has been Villas avowed pur-
pose for. some time to force this coun-
try into war, and his raid at Columbus
is believed to have been inspired by
that desire. Thus if he effects COM
bination with Trevino or any other Car
rama leader he will have brought the
two countries once more dangerously
close to conflict. Apparently there will
be no assurance of peace between Mex
leo and the United States until Villa is
eliminated.
Evening star., 1916-07-17
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
1Ith st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
Adjournment.

This is the 18th of July. On the
10Th of August the democratic managers
in Congress hope to be able to put up
the shutters, so that the members of
that body may scatter for uninter-
rupted campaign work.
The program is up to the Senate. The
House, from today, will mark time.
Politics, in Congress and out, is over
and affects all. From now until polling
day in November, politics will be king.
The democratic party is in power and
wants to stay The republican party
is out of power and wants to return.
Until Mr. Wilson and Mr. Hughes have
formally accepted their nominations we
shall not know precisely the relative
values of the several campaign issues.
Each for himself and his party will fix
those values, and his lieutenants will
accept and be guided by his pronounce
ments
But it is possible even now to ap-
praise the Importance of the prepared
ness question and the measure for rails
ing the necessary money. Prepared
ness has the Endorsement of both par
ties, and the price must be provided for
The country would not lose if the
coming four weeks were to be devoted
by the Senate exclusively to those two
subjects. Neither received adequate at
tention in the House. Both were driven
through that body at top speed. The
machinery exists there for legislating
while you wait; and it is employed
whenever party emergency seems to de-
mand.
1t is no secret that the Senate ma
Jority is operating according to the
Presidents wishes. He has prepared the
program. His mark of "must" deter
mines the place of measure And of
course, the President is operating ac-
cording to his ideas of what is best for
his candidacy. He has everything at
stake. Defeat in November would not
end his party, but it would end him.
Hence the care he has taken to advise
his party friends in Congress of his
desires.
Taken altogether. there is work
enough left to hold the Senate until
snow flies. But there is no thought on
either side of the chamber of a session
so protracted. The republicans want to
go home. Much awaits them; and both
on the stump and in conferences their
time will be very valuable :
Such situation is promising for both
changes and surprises. Attention, there
fore, will be fixed on Capitol Hill from
today until the day of adjournment. AS
business is business, politics is politics;
and with the pick of the political world
engaged, and the stake the control of
the government. entertainment and in
struction for all are guaranteed
Evening star., 1916-07-17

OF course. no New York lawyer will
to go away out west to Cleveland in
order to select successor to Mr.. Hughes
on the Supreme bench.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

The old song used to run, Sailing
Over the Bounding Main" 1t should
be revised to Sailing Over or Under"
as the exigencies may suggest
Evening star., 1916-07-17

His eagerness to fight the Mexicans
the mind of Col Roosevelt that the re-
publicans can run their campaign with
out much assistance from him.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

The half and half principle for the
District and the national government
has stood long and practical tests that
should enable it to finish well in the
final analysis.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

II is altogether too early for either
presidential aspirant to begin rehears-
ing the admirable but arduous role of
"good loser"
Evening star., 1916-07-17

Baron Astor's taxes are becoming
something of a problem, owing to the
fact that he did not get rid of his Amer
lean investments along with his Ameri-
can citizenship.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

TLa Ederal authorities will be left
free to conduct war on the man-eating
sharks without arousing any paci6st pro-
tests
Evening star., 1916-07-17

Formal notification of a nomination
leaves the only possibility Of surprise
in the remarks of the gentleman who
accepts.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

It seems to be easier for T. R. to find
new things to occupy his mind than for
some of the progressives who constituted
his volunteer band wagon crew.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

This summer has afforded more than
the usual Encouragement to bathers who
persist in going into deep water.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

Any republic incapable of appreciat-
ing so patient and industrious a Con-
gress is indeed ungrateful.
Evening star., 1916-07-17
Future Distinction.

Oh. with his feet he loves to play.
He's not clever baby,
But we all think that he will be
A movie actor. maybe.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

Carranzas recognition does not pre-
vent Villa from forcing himself on at
tention.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

Villa continues to have prolonged
and animated convalescence.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

Even price which staggers human
itv should some time call for receipt
in full.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

The infantile paralysis germ is foe
that renders neutrality impossible.
Evening star., 1916-07-17

"Givin' advice" said Uncle Eben, "is
often roundabo way of hintin' to q
man dat you don't think he's got as
much sense as you have"
Evening star., 1916-07-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
An Enlister.

~ thought you told me you were on
your way to enlist
81 am" replied Flooding Pete. "Im
tryin' to enlist sympathy fur me large
an unsatisfed appetite"
Evening star., 1916-07-17
Revenge.

Owe been calling this number fo,
FIVE minutes" said the irate subscriber.
"What hunber?"
"I'm so irritated Pm almost tempted
not to satisfy your feminine curiosity. ,
Evening star., 1916-07-17
Fliers.

"Do you ever take flyer in the mar
ket"
"No,' replied the munitions specula-
tor. Nothing doing with airships. I'm
for submarines"
Evening star., 1916-07-17
Roses of Yore.


Sometimes | think about the rose
That bloomed so long ago,
Whose subtle perfume brought repose
Meath tranquil skies aglow.
l miss the murmuring of the bee.
| miss the birds low trill
Amid the whispering of the tree
Upon the sun-kissed hill.
And vet the rose is just as sweet
As in the days gone by,
And midst the melodies we meet
The perfume and the sigh.
1t needs no magic to restore
The scenes that We regret.
The world 10 beauteous, as of yore,
Rpt - -. forget
Evening star., 1916-07-17
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-05
! Germany talking of "plain peace, y

Germany talking of "plain peace"
argue:
eve do not need to gain land IN
order to satisfy our national honor.
Germany did not want war, but was
attacked by all the other great Eu-
ropean powers and in answering the
challenge has taught its enemies a
lesson they will remember for half
a century"
This, it is asserted, is the attitude
for farsecing and clear-headed poo
pie in Germany today.
Dreams of indemnity have long since
passed out of the minds of most
Germans. The dissipation of this
illustration was subsequently follow
ed by the equally thoughtless assump-
ton that the Kaiser should be allow
ed to sheath his sword and retain
possession Of territory he has captur-
ed during the past two years. This
phantom, it seems, is to be succeeded
by the more sensible proposition that
the Teutons be allowed to resume the
status quo.