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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30

A tea is to be given by the Phi Alpha
Delta Fraternity of Georgetown Uni
versity Law School, Sunday, from to
. pm, at the chapter house, 1914 18th
street northwest.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS ITEMS.

Five thousand people attended field
day exercises at Saluda.
w. Banks Dove. assistant secretary
OF state, was operated ON a few days
ago for appendicitis His friends will
be glad TO learn that latest reports
are that he is getting on very nicely
Plans to beautify the state fair
grounds at Columbia, began several
years ago. have been carried on with
dispatch this winter when much shub-
berry, hedges and many young shade
trees were planted
About 5000 people including 700
school children attended Jasper coun-
tvs second annual field day at Ridge
land
Successful county field day excr.
ciscs at Lancaster were witnessed by
over 5000 people.
a second fire at Augusta Ga. de
stroyed a big warehouse and 1000
bales of cotton resulting in a loss of
about $4,000.
Congressman Byrnes has announced
two successful candidates for Annapo.
lis-Murray Smith and c. b. Johnson.
both Of Williston-as the result OF re.
cent examinations held In Aiken
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
VIII Sell Elorenoe ca4tle

Florence. Since it was determined
10 call the cattle sale off I'm Florence
a number OF farmers have complained
that they have nowhere to sell their
cattle and were being victimized by
buyers who offered very little for the
stock The Chamber of Commerce OF
Florence has gotten i'm touch with
some buyers who buy regularly on the
Baltimore and Richmond markets and
those farmers will be given a chance
to sell their stock here next week.
Buyers are expected here to take up
several hundred cattle.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
GERMANS HELD UP CREW
TOOK POSSESSION OF SHIP MO-
.OPPO SHORTLY AFTER
LEAVING NEW YORK.
Compelled Commander to Land Him
In Delaware Breakwater Where
He Was Later Arrested.

Lewes, Del.-How a lone German
stowaway held up the captain and Sc
members of the crew of the British
steamer Matoppo. compelling them at
the point OF revolver to change the
course OF the vessel and land him at
the Delaware Breakwater after he
mad rified the ships safe and taken
their valuables was told here by Can.
tam Bergner, master OF the Matoppo.
Inc stowaway who says his name is
ernest Schiller and that he had lived
In HoDoken, n. j., for the past eight
months, is now locked up in the Jail
mere awaiting the arrival of the Unit
ed States district attorney from viii.
mington, Del, and the British Consul
General from Philadelphia.
The hold-up took place outside the
three-mile limit and Federal authori-
ties say this government probably
VIII have nothing to do with the
matter. Schiller, they say. will be
returned to the Matoppo and turned
over to British officials at st. Lucia.
where the vessel will stop for coal.
The Matoppo sailed from New
York for VladivostOk with cargo
consisting chiefly of barbed-wire and
farm implements. She passed out of
Sandy Hook at o'clock and two
hours later. upon entering his cabin,
Captain Bergner says he was con.
fronted by young man with a reyol.
yer In each hand. Hands up and
not a sound if you value your life" "
was the command The captain was
then bound hand and foot and locked
in his cabin, promising under pen.
atty of death. not to raise an alarm.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
A|RSH|PS RAID
ENGLISH COASTS
TEUTONIC AIR FLEETS KILL SIX
TEEN AND INJURED ONE
HUNDRED.
BOMBS WREAK DESTRUCTION
Spread Out on Scottish and Northern
and Southern Coasts of England
and Play Havoc.

London.-The coast of Scotland and
the northern and southeastern coun-
ties of England were attacked by Yep
pelins Sunday night, according to an
official announcement by the secretary
of war
The announcement says: "a Yep
pelin raid took place Sunday night
when the coast of Scotland and the
northern and southeaster counties of
England were attacked"
London.-At least 16 persons were
killed and about 100 others injured
by the explosion OF bombs dropped in
another raid of Zeppelin dirigible bal
looms over the northeast coast OF Eng
land Saturday night.
The official version OF the raid
says:
Two airships approached the
northeast coast Saturday night Only
one crossed the coast. The other turn
ed back.
For the present we know that 16
persons were killed and about 100 in
jured
Eight dwelling houses were de-
molished and a serious fire was caus-
ed in French polishing shop.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
GRANTS USE OF RAILROAD
PROMPTLY GIVES HIS PERMiS-
SION UPON RENEWED RE-
QUEST OF U. S.
Mexican Northwestern Railway Re-
moves the Necessity Of Maintain
ing 200 Mile Motor Line.

Washington One OF the army's
most serious problems in hunting
villa was solved when General Car
rama promptly granted the renewed
request OF the state department for
permission to use the Mexican North
western railroad in carrying out the
pursuit
General CarranZa received the new
request in the morning; his answer
was in Washington before dark. 1t
was contained in a brief message
from John L. Rodgers. special agent
of the United States at Queretaro,
saying the head OF the de facto gov
ernment agreed to the commercial
use OF the line. Officials here assum-
ed he would be equally prompt in
notifying his officers on the border
and that General Funston might be-
gin shipment at once.
Although the army will proceed to
use the railroad on commercial
basis. which is construed here as
meaning that all service shall be paid
for at regular rates. the state depart
ment will negotiate further with Car
ranza to bring about a more definite
understanding. The response is re-
garded as being satisfactory in
measure, but in order to assure the
delivery of supplies along the line
General Funston will desire to place
guards on the trains.
War department officials were
greatly relieved by the removal of the
necessity for maintaining a motor
truck supply line over desert roads
for distance of more than 200 miles
cloudburst or great storm might
render the roads impossible for
considerable time, cutting off the
troops from their source of supplies
at the border
While the physical condition OF the
Mexican Northwesterr is not good.
many bridges having been destroyed
during the years OF revolution in
Mexico, army engineers should have
little difficulty in keeping it open.
Other details of the protocol sug.
gested by General Carranza. state de-
partment officials indicated may not
be completed until the expedition has
accomplished its purpose and return
ed. 1t will serve. however. as the
legal basis for the adjustment of all
claims arising out of the use OF
American troops to pursue Villa
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Newspaper Men to Meet in York.

ColuInbia.-York was selected as
he 1916 convention city by the .ex-
ecutive committee of the South Caro-
lima Press association. which held a
long session in Columbia Invitations
were also received from Charleston
and Greenville. The convention will
be held June - to l5
Hork's fine invitation was extended
by Watson Bell. editor of the York
News; John r. Hart, former mayor.
and Carl Hart. secretary of the York
Chamber Of Commerce
The homes of York will be thrown
open for the entertainment of the
editors and several pleasing features
are being arranged for their stay.
The entertainment will include auto
mobile trips to Charlotte and Rock
Hill and a community picnic at Kings
Mountain
The North Carolina Press associa.
ton will hold its convention about the
same time. Many of the North Caro-
lima editors will join the South Caro-
lima editors at York
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
FIRST CLASH WITH
VILLA BANDITS
COLONEL DODO AND FOUR HUN.
DRIED TROOPERS ROUT
VILLA.
VILLA WOUNDED. 81 KILLED
Col. Oodd's Men Rode All Night and
Took Bandits by Surprise.-Think
Chase Near End.

FL Paso, TeXas.-Four hundred
American cavalrymen under the com
mand of Col. George A. Dodd. gallop-
ing down from the granite slopes of
the great continental divide, have fall
len on the main body OF Francisco
Villas bandits at the San Geronimo
ranch, scattering them in many direc.
tons and driving the bandit chief.
wounded and crippled to seek a hiding
place in the mountains. Villa was
hurried from danger in a carriage.
The battle opened at o'clock in the
morning OF March % and continued
for several hours
The news of the exploit was flashed
into Juarez and sent thrill along the
border. For II hours the veteran
colonel with his picked troopers OF
the Seventh and Tenth Cavalry. drove
down the valley OF the Santa Maria
river. AT the end of the 55.mile ride
they fell upon the unsuspecting Villa
camp where 500 bandits were cele-
hrating the massacre OF 172 Carranza
soldiers two days previously at Guer-
rero.
villa, shot through the leg and
with one hip shattered. was hurried
from the scene barely In time to es-
cape the onslaught OF the Americans
The bandits made a brief but hopeless
stand before charge OF Colonel Dodd
and his troopers
Then they broke and fed leaving
81 dead on the field including their
commander General Eliseo Hernandez
Two machine guns. a number OF hors-
es. rifles, ammunition. and equipment
fell into the hands of the Americans.
Among the known wounded is Pab.
10 Lopez Villas lieutenant in the Co.
lumbus raid. The American casual
ties were four privates wounded.
The American soldiers did not lin.
ger on the field of victory. For five
hours they drove the enemy before
them into the Wilderness OF mountain
peak desert and conyon, where roads
or even trails are unknown and where
a mis-step means death to horse and
rider. They halted only after the
chase had led them 10 miles and the
fugutives were scattered into little
bands of half dozen men each.
Villas career has ended; his power
has been broken. His death or cap.
ture is only question of days. per
haps only hours. Such IS the newt
able conclusion reached here as little
by little the details of "Dodd's ride"
reach the border 1t seems impossi-
bic that the crippled bandit can long
remain hidden. even in the mountain
Gus wastes in which he has sought
refuge.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
HOUSES FOR MILL WORKERS
Judson Management at GreenvlIle
Finds Convenient PIan.-Payment
to Be Made in Six Years.

reenville.-Believing that home
ownership is one OF the essentials for
the happiest citizenry. the Judson mill
management has decised plan
whereby employees OF that mill may
buy residence lots at a very low fig
ure and on easy payments. Having
bought the lot. the mill management
will undertake to erect for the pur-
chaser a house thereon not to exceed
$1,000 in cost, and to allow the pur-
chaser as much as six years to make
all payments. The interest rate will
be 7 per cent.
A street has been laid of. though
not yet graded. and some 30 lots, 60
by $50 feet, mapped out. Fourteen
OF these lots have been sold
The location OF these lots is near
the Piedmont & Northern line. con
tiguous to the present Judson mill
village. Four houses have been erect
ed already. No house. under the con.
tract, can cos; less than $3.50. The
cottages now erected are neat and
homelike.
The mill management is seeking to
work in conjunction with the en-
ployes toward the goal of home own
ership which will certainly mean
more happiness for all concerned.
more prosperity and stability in en-
ployment In addition to making this
proposition in regard to the purchase
of lots and the erection of homes. Jud-
son mill is now employing two welfare
workers, making arrangements for
various kinds OF outdoor apOrts and
doing other community work, all Of
which Is OF cooperative nature.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
BURNETT BILL PASSES.
Original literacy Test and Asiatic
Exclusion Provisions UNCHANGED.

EXCLUSION PROVISIONS UNCHANGED.
Washington.-Th Burnett immigra-
tion bill with its literacy test and
Asiatic exclusion provisions unchang-
ed, passed the house, by a vote of 3OS
to 81. 1t now goes to the senate where
favorable action is regarded as as.
sured.
The literacy test, about which the
night against the bill has centered
was sustained, 2S4 to 1O7. This pro.
vision has been the cause of yetoes
of similar immigration bills by Presi.
dents Cleveland, Taft and Wilson. The
house passed the bill over the Cleye.
land veto, but it failed in the senate
Motions TO override the vetoes of
President Taft and Wilson were lost
In the house by narrow margins
Representative Burnett, chairman of
the immigration committee. predicted
that there was sufficient strength TO
repass the bill in the event of another
veto. The president has not indicated
his purpose to the house leaders.
Majority Leader K,tchin voted for
the literacy test and for the bill. Mi
nority Leader Mann voted against the
literacy test and then for the bill.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
CATTLE SALES
PROVE SUCCESS
PROMOTERS ARE HIGHLY PLEAS
ED WITH MARKETING OF
CATTLE.
MANY BUYERS ARE PRESENT
Representatives Of Well Known Con-
Germs Make Good 8ids-Railroads
Play important Part.

Rock Hill.-Rock Hills first cattle
sale was success. This was the
opinion expressed by State Afent w
w. Long and his assistants and by a
number of the buyers here for the
sale. 1t guarantees that Rock Hill
will have an annual cattle sale, said
Mr.. Long.
Between $50 and 200 head of cattle
were sold. the price per pound rang
ing from to 3-4 cents. The aver
age weight OF the cattle was around
soc pounds. The sale netted the own
ers ot the cattle something over Sl6,-
600.
The cattle yards, in the fair
grounds. were the scene OF great ac-
tivity throughout the entire morning
a score of buyers were here to make
bids. while number OF railroad of
ficials were present. Hundreds OF
people from all parts of this and ad.
Joining counties were here for the
sale and much interest was taken. Mr.
Long is OF the opinion that the next
cattle sale held here will see more
than 500 head OF cattle offered. IL
not a thousand.
The sale was conducted under the
direction OF the local chamber OF
commerce and the extension division
OF Clemson College. cooperating with
the United States department of ag-
riculture. In active charge OF the
sale was +. Driver OF F. Driver &
Co, commission merchants OF Bolti-
more, who handled MIS- end to perfec-
ton.
Among the buyers here for the sale
were George Morris. head buyer for
ID. b. Martin & Co.. Baltimore; Char
les Mcdonald. head buyer for Swift
& Co, New York; l.. b. Lyman, New
York. and New York Butchers Dress
ed Meat company represented by l..
b. Lyman; David Regan. representing
Sulzberger Sons Co, New York:
Belsford Packing company. Harris.
burg, Pa; Mr.. Welckens. representing
Welckens-Staats & Co, Wilmington,
Del; G. II. Shamberg, representing ].
Shamberg & Sons. Jersey City stock
yards. n. j.; Mr. Dayvault. represent
ing Dayvault & GuTy Concord. n. c.;
w. X. Sanders, representing Carson
Live Stock company. Richmond. Va
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Plot TO Rescue snhill.r

Lewes. Del Fearing that attempts
would be made TO rescue Ernest Schil.
Ter. the young German stowaway who
sinele.handed captured the British
steamer Matoppo and terrorized her
crew of Sc men on the high seas. de.
tectives took Schiller from his cell in
the town Jail and hurried him by auto.
mobile 10 Harrington from where he
will be taken by train to New York
The detectives declared that they had
received positive information that at
tempts would be made to rscue the
prisoner.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
CANO AND BANDITS
ENGAGE IN BATTLE.
OiSPoSES OF RUMOR THAT COL
oNEL cANo HAD DESERTED
TO VILLA.
KILLS LEADER OF THE BAND
That Some Supplies and Forage is Be.
ing Obtained "ot the Country" by
v. S. Cavalry is Encouraging.

Washington.-Evide of co-opera-
ton by Carrasza troops with American
forces hunting Villa, apparently dis
posing finally OF rumors that Colonel
Gano mas deserted 10 villa came to
the war department from General Per-
shing. He reported an engagement on
March 20, presumably near Geuerrero,
between Cano's troops and one of the
bands into which Colonel Dodd scatter
ed the main villa force
AS this clash, in which Manuel
Boco, leader of the outlaws, is said to
have been killed, occurred the same
day that Colonel Dodd struck the Villa
army, officials were convinced the Car
rama columns were actively cooper
ating with the Americans.
This seems to dispose finally of
the rumors of disloyalty on the part
OF Colonel Cano," Secretary Baker
said in a formal statement. Previous
reports had caused officials to doubt
Cano's loyalty, and General Pershing's
dispatch was received with great salts
faction.
The fact that three days elapsed
after the 4S-hour-old report of Colo
mel Dodd's engagement, before news
came OF the Cano fight renewed hopes
that important subsequent events
have not yet been reported to head
quarters.
That some supplies and forage for
the cavalry, even IL of poor quality.
were being obtained ''off the country"
by General Pershing's forces was an
other encouraging feature OF the lat
est report. The general said corn OF
inferior quality was plentiful and that
beef cattle in sufficient quantity had
been secured
The state department officially de-
MED report that inquiry had been
made OF General Carranza regarding
troop movements in northern Mexico.
Neither the state nor the navy depart
ment had disquleting information OF
any kind.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
U. S. Marines Land in China

PekinG Marines from the Irnited
States gunboat Wilmington went
ashore at Swatow. where the Chinese
troops have declared their independ
ence of the central government. The
detachment reconnoitered and found
city quiet. A Chinese gunboat also
Is anchored off Swatow. which is a
seaport of Kwang Tung province. 12O
miles south of Annoy Chang Chow Flu
a city of about 9OO. 900 inhabitants. and
one of the largest in China. has de.
clared its independence OF the gov
ernment of Yuan Shi Ka.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Naval Committee HearInos End

Washington.-Th house naval com.
mittee brought to an end prolonged
hearings on the 1917 naval appropria-
tion bill Secretary Daniels closed n
three-day statement before the com
mittee with final appeal in support
OF the administrations five year build
ing program. A subcommittee i'm
mediately will begin framing the bill.
1t became known that determined
effort would be made to provide for six
capital ships. two dreadnaughts and
four battle cruisers. as a compromise
between the recommendation of the
secretary and of the naval general
beard.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
SEARCH MOUNTAINS FOR VILLA.
Nothing Has Been Heard Of His Opera
tions Since Battle

San Antonio. Texas.-Unless Fran
cisco Villa is definitely located within
the next day or two. It is believed here
that General Pershing will begin a
search OF the mountains west and
south OF Guerrero. Since the defeat
Iof Villas forces March 30 in and near
Guerrero, lightly equipped detach-
ments of cavalry have been sweeping
in whirlwind fashion through the dis
trict about head waters of the Santa
Maria River trying to locate the elus-
i've bandit, reported to have gone in
that direction after being desperately
wounded
General Pershing did not get re-
port through to General Funston dur
ing the day, but his chief of staff did.
indicating that the line Of communica-
tion was maintained. No mention of
news of Villa was made. There is in
creasing belief that General Pershing
may have been deceived as to the di.
rection taken by Villa and even con-
corning his injuries.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
place Stock For Packino Ho,e.

Orangeburg The special commit
tee that is working to place the stock
or the Orangeburg packing house
among the largest number OF people
reports that 1t has placed all the stock
except about $4,000, which will be
sold to farmers in Orangeburg coun.
ty. When the matter OF a packing
house was brought to the attention
Of the business men OF Orangeburg
in an amazingly short time $50 900
worth of stock was subscribed and
guaranteed. After details have been
arranged erection will begin.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
GERMANS MAKE ADVANCE.
Gain More Than Mile of Front North
Of MaIancourt

London.-The Germans to the north.
west of Verdun in an infantry attack
launched with huge effectiveness have
gained additional ground against the
French north of Malancourt and have
even penetrated the northwest corner
Of the village.
Attempts of the Teutons to carry
their advance farther. however, were
stopped by the French fire, as also
were three counter-attacks against
the positions in the Avocourt wood.
south of Malancourt, which had pre-.
viously been taken from them by the
French infantry attack. The German
Official communication says that the
advance of the Germans north of
Malancourt was over a front of more
than a mile.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Says villa is Not woundd

FL PasO, Texas-Francisco villa nm.
wounded and accompanied by only
eight men, was at Satevo. so miles
south OF Chihuahua City, two days
ago, according to information from
Mexican sources usually reliable. II
this information is correct. il bears
out previous reports that the bandit
CHIEF is headed toward Parral and is
leading his American pursuers by at
least 90 miles. The nearest to Satevo
American troops are known to have
reached is San Antonio, GO miles north
west.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
PROMPT REPLY PROMISED.
German Government Promises Gerard
Prompt Reply to Note

Prompt Reply to Note.
Washington. - American ambassa-
dor Gerard at Berlin cabled that the
German government had promisde him
prompt reply to his inquiry regard
ing destruction Of the British steamer
Sussex and other vessels on which
Americans were endangered.
The foreign office. Ambassador Ge-
rard stated, had referred his inquiry
to the admiralty. While no definite
time was given by the German officials
within which a response would be
made. Mr.. Gerard stated that he had
assurances 1t would be forthcoming as
soon as possible. The American am.
bassador's dispatch indicated that in
stead of waiting for the German sub
marine commanders to report the ad-
miralty office would send out inquiries
to the submarine bases
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Asks Wilson to Demand ReparatIon.

Paris.-Prof. James Mark Bald.
win of Baltimore whose daughter was
seriously injured in the explosion of
the cross channel steamer Sussex.
gave out a copy of a cablegram de-
spatched to President Wilson
II reads
A woman travelling where her right
was. carrying an American passport.
stricken on the Sussex. lowering be-
tween life and death. demands that
reparation for assault on American
life and liberty be exacted
(Signed) ''.fark Baldwin"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
earard viii Stick THROUGH War.

Berlin, via London.-James w. Ga
rard, the American ambassador. has
issued a statement through the Wolf
Bureau regarding the report telegraph
ed here from the United States that he
intends to resign, return to America
and become candidate for governor
of New York. The statement says:
THE ambassador regards it his duty
not to leave the important post at
Berlin during the war, especially as
any possible successor would not east
ly work into the difficult and often
complicated matter of British inter
ests entrusted, such as those OF civil
and military prisoners. He hopes to
remain in Berlin at least until the
end Of the great war"