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Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
THE CIVIL WAR IN MEXICO

In the early part of the year it was
evident that Francisco Villa had the
ambition to become the political War
wick of the republic of Mexico. On
January Z he deposed the provisional
governor, Gutierrez, and installed Gen
eral Cara in his place. He was still
master of the situation at the City of
Mexico, and Carranza still maintained
his stand at Vera Cruz. Meantime, the
fighting went on uninterruptedly, with
varying results, but none decisive.
In June the situation on the border
and elsewhere became so Irritating
that the United States government
felt compelled to give official warning
to the factional leaders that failure on
their part to come to some agreement
would necessitate Intervention. De-
spite this intimation, the forces CT
Villa and CarranZa continued to keep
revolution aflame, and by midsummer
the Mexican situation seemed to be
more inexplicable than ever. Villas
star waned perceptibly. A new mill
tary influence, General Obregon, took
the center of the stage. He assumed
the leadership of the Carranza faction,
and his military successes were con-
siderable. In July General Gonzales,
another Carranza supporter, fought his
way into Mexico City, displacing Cen
eral Zapata, who held the place in the
Villa interest. Later, Gonzales was
driven out and the situation was 80
threatening to life and property in the
capital that, in August, American bat
tleships were ordered to Vera Cruz,
but we're not put into action. In this
month, also, an appeal signed by Sec
retary of State Lansing and the repre-
sentatives of South and Central Amer
lean governments asking all warning
elements in Mexico to get together in
an attempt at pacification was sent to
the various leaders. During Septem-
ber the fighting on the Mexican border
grew more desperate. There were
many fatalities before United States
troops gained control of the situation.
On October 19, nine of the principal
governments of the American hemi-
sphere, headed by the United States,
recognized the de facto government OF
Mexico of which Carranza is the chief
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

wage increase was obtained and the
strikers resumed work. July %, q
strike for higher wages and shorter
hours at the Remington Arms works,
Bridgeport, Conn, resulted In q vic
tory for the employees. August 4, a
threatened strike involving 10000
workers on woman's garments, In
New York city, was prevented by an
increase in wages.
In September, the long and not in
frequently violent dispute over indus
trial conditions at the mines Of the
Colorado Fuel and Iron company was
brought to an end. John d. Rookie
feller, Jr., made an extended visit Of
investigation to the property and ag
an outcome suggested a plan for ad-
justing differences which was accept
ed by the miners in formal refer
endum vote. An agreement was
signed to maintain the present wags
scale and the eight-hour day until
January 1, 1918. The demand for
union recognition made by the miners
was not granted, but many conces-
sions were made by the company IN
favor Of the employees.
In July a miners strike practically
put stop to the great Welsh coal In
dustry. After several conferences
between Mr.. Lloyd George, the Brit
ish minister of munitions, the colIieFy
owners and representatives Of the
miners, the trouble was settled July
20, and the men went back to work.
Further strikes and lockouts were
prohibited by law.
AS early as June 80, the state OF
American foreign trade showed bal
ance Of exports over imports Of more
than $1,000, 100000. This was a new
experience for the United States.
The yield of wheat for the year, ac-
cording to the latest reports, exceeds
1,O00,0OO,00O bushels, the largest on
record. A corn crop Of 5000, ,o00, $50
bushels, at current prices, makes It
the most valuable ever harvested in
the country. The American oats crop
is also one of the most bountiful on
record.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

ing church. The Italian liner An
coma, bound for New York, was sunk
by submarine flying the Austrian
flag on November 8. More than a hun
dred passengers we're killed, including
several Americans. The United States
made vigorous demand ON Austria to
disayow the act and punish the com
mander of the submarine.
On December is the British war Of
fee announced that Gen. Sir Douglas
Haig had superseded Field Marshal
Sir John French as British commander
in France and Flanders.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

pean war. On the following day, Presi-
dent Wilson appointed Robert Lam
sing, counselor for the state depart
Inent, to take charge Of the office. Mr..
Lansing was made secretary of state
June 90. Statewide prohibition be-
came operative in Alabama on July
1. On July %, the interstate com
merce commission permitted advances
in express rates and on August IL it
allowed increases in carload freight
rates on Al railroads in the middle
West. On the following day, it ordered
reductions in freight rates on anthra-
cite coal. August "a, the Eastman Ko-
dak company was declared to be an IL
legal combination and ordered dis
solved. September 10, the members
of the constitutional convention of
New York state adopted the proposed
constitution, but 1t was overwhelming
ly defeated at the polls November g.
Statewide prohibition triumphed in
South Carolina, September IA, by a de-
cisive majority.
President Wilson announced, Octo-
Der 6, his intention to vote for woman
suffrage at the special election in New
Jersey on October 10. At that election,
the proposed constitutional amend
ment was defeated by a majority of
$4,000. November elections were held
in eight states -Four Of these-Ken-
lucky, Maryland, Massachusetts and
Mississippi-chose governors. In three
es-Massachusetts, New York and
Pennsylvania-woman suffrage was
rejected by large majorities. In Ohio,
statewide prohibition measure was
defeated by a majority Of $4,000.
Changes in the national house of rep
rNsentatives reduced the Democratic
majority to twenty-five. The Sixty
fourth congress opened December 6.
Senator Clarke of Arkansas was elect
ed president pro tenn of the senate and
Champ Clark was reelected speaker.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
INDUSTRIAL AGITATION

Early in the year, the meetings of
the Industrial relations commission.
held in New York city, attracted much
attention on account of the promi-
nence of some of those who were
called to testify. The chief purpose
of the investigation was to obtain the
opinions of well-known capitalists and
employers on the present relations of
capital and labor. January 10, guards
in factory near Roosevelt, N. j.,
fired on a group Of striking workmen,
killing one man and wounding several
others. April 16, in Chicago, 1900
carpenters went on strike for an in
crease in wages. June IA, motormen
and conductors On the surface and
elevated railways of Chicago, $4,000
in all, struck for higher wages and
a complete tie-up resulted. The dis
pute, however, was settled by arbitra
tion after two days Of business paraly
sis. The carpenters strike in that
city, which had crippled the building
industry for several months, was end
ed by q compromise wage agreement
July 10. Ten days later, strike oi
10000 garment makers in New Yorl
city was sverted by a wage increase
OF from 12 20 15 per cent.
In July the employees OF the stand
ard OIL plant at Bayonne, N. J., went
on strike and serious rioting followed
During tho lawlessness which pre-
vailed, two strikers we're killed ans
many policemen and onlookers were
injured. After q week OF disorder |
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
OUR LAWMAKERS

The Sixty-third congress came to q
cial Importance being the adoption OF
a resolution to strengthen the powers
of the president in the enforcement of
neutrality laws. Both branches agreed
to the conference report on the naval
appropriation bill calling for two new
battleships, six destroyers and eight
cen submarines. The presidents nom
nations for the promotion Of army
and navy officers connected with the
building Of the Panama canal were
confirmed by the senate, 80 that Colo
mel Goethals and Brlgadier General
Gorgas became major generals.
On January 26, the West Virginia
legislature decided to submit wom-
an suffrage amendment at the 1916
election. Two days later, in Tennes-
see, the house passed a bill for a ref
erendum vote on woman suffrage, al
ready passed by the upper house. Ar
kansas declared for prohibition. In
Iowa, prohibition again becomes ef-
fectiye on January l. 1916 Both Idaho
and Utah adopted prohibition bills.
March 5, the North Dakota legisla-
ture passed a bill abolishing capital
punishment South Dakota had taken
similar action january So March 10,
Rear Admirals Fletcher, Howard and
Cowles were made admirals, a new
naval grade established by the last
congress- March 1S, Governor Spry of
Utah vetoed the statewide prohibition
bill. April z, the Alaska house passed
a measure submitting prohibition to
the voters. A week later, il agreed to
the senate bill abolishing capital pun.
ishment June 3, the government plea
TO have the United States Steel cor
poration dissolved was denied by the
United States circuit court for New
Jersey and the defendant was held Ia
be a lawful enterprise.
Resignation Of Bryan.
June 8, William j. Bryan resigned
the Office Of secretary OF state. declar
ing himself out OF sympathy with the
presidents policy toward tho Euro
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
Reslgnatlon Of bryan,

June 8, William j. Bryan resigned
the Office Of secretary OF state. declaT.
ing himself out OF sympathy with the
presidents policy toward tho Euro
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-10-27
JONESVILLE

Jonesville, Oct. 23.-The Sunday
Atlanta Journal carried the following
interesting announcement:
DIR. and Mrs. w. T. Hartley of
Coleman, Ga, announce the engage
ment of theiYniece, Miss Jimmie Clyde
Hartley, to Mr.. Forrest E. Spears, of
Jonesville, S. c., the wedding to take
place December 6. No cards"
Miss Hartley is not stranger to
the people of Jonesville, having
taught successfully in the graded
schools for several session. She is a
young woman of pleasing personality
and possesses those traits of charac-
ter that makes her a favorite with
young and old alike. 1t is matter
of deep qualification to this commun-
ity that she is to make her perma
nent home here.
Mr.. Spears is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Spears, and holds a re-
sponsible position with the Jonesville
Oil Mill. His friends here and else
where are unit in wishing him ever
lasting happiness and congratulate
him upon winning this charming young
woman for his bride.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-10-27
BAPTIST w. Nj. u. AT BUFFALO.

The quarterly meeting of the Wo-
mans Missionary Union of Division
No. 1 held with the church at Buff
falo on Saturday, Oct. 21st, was a
success in every particular. The pro-
gram was both instructive and inspir-
ing. The president, delegates and Wis
itors are all under obligations to
those good ladies for their home-like
hospitality, which met all demands.
We were, like Peter on the Mount of
Transfiguration-we wanted to stay
there.
After the morning exercises were
over we were ushered into the Sunday
school room and oh, such a dinner.
We wondered, and asked ourselves the
question, "Why had not hard time
and high cost of living struck Buff
falo?" Those ladies surely know how
to please the appetites of hungry
guests. And such quantity of it.
After the multitude were all satisfied
there were twelve baskets full left.
We are sorry for those who did not
go.
Mrs r. M. Hendlev.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-10-27
1917 MODEL PETTICOAT'
A BAIT THEY CAN'T RESIST

Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 23.-
Thousands of letters each containing
10 cents, are pouring into the local
postoffice daily from women in va
rious parts of the country who have
joined in an "endless chain" scheme
promoted by the socalled National
Brokerage Exchange"
Federal agents are searching for
offices of the Exchange" who are
wanted for using the mails to de-
fraud. A room in a local business
block, to which all the letters are ad-
dressed, was said to have been va
Gated three weeks ago, the authorities
say.
To every woman who would send
10 cents in silver and write five
friends, urging them to join in the
chain, the Exchange" promised q
new 1917 model silk petticoat."
Postmaster Purdy said $4,000 let
ters, enclosing $4,000 dimes, had been
received in one day.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

Program of the Union County Bap-
tist Sunday School Convention to be
held with Hebron Baptist church Sun
day, October 20, 1916:
1000 a. m.-Devotional exercises.
conducted by Rev. D. C. Wylie.
1915 a. m.-Enrollment of mes
sengers.
1880 a. m.-"Are All Denomina-
tions Equally Responsible for the Ex-
ecution of the Commission Given by
Jesus Christ? If So, Why Do They
Teach Conflicting Doctrines?" ]. B.
Bozeman, L. S. Shealy, Geo. P. White.
11:30 a. m.-Sermon by Rev. E. A.
Fuller. Alternate, Geo. P. White.
Text: Matt. 28:19.
1880 p. m.-Adjourn for dinner.
1:30 p. m.-Devotional exercises
conducted by C. A. Garner.
las p. m.-"Are Any of Our Pres
ent Day Denominations That Church
Spoken of by Christ in Matthew
1917? If So, What Are the Evi-
dences of Its Existence and the Extent
of It's Authority?" A. T. Stouden-
mire, H. E. Hill, Geo. P. White.
2:45 p. m.-"The Relation of the
Sunday School to the Church-Finan-
cial, Spiritual" j. D. Croft, w. P.
Lester, j. w. Lipscomb.
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WACO TONIC

Never fails to prove it's merits in
such complains as Indigestion, Ma
laria, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, That
Tired Feeling, Neuralgia, Constipa-
ton, Heart Trouble, Eczema, Sick
Headache, Catarrh and Nervousness
This Special Offer Good Only While
Advertising Stock Lasts. The $1.OO
Bottles for 60 cents, 8 for $1.25, at
Milhous Drug Co., Union, S. c., Main
St. diff
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-10-27
U. ID. G. MEETING

William Wallace chapter, U. D. -,
will meet at the residence of Mrs.
John A. FAINT on Monday, Oct 3Oth,
at $3.50 p. m.
Hostesses: Mrs. ]. A. FAINT, Mrs.
Norman Jones, Mrs. Davis Jeffries,
Mrs. j. Hay FAINT, Mrs. w. H. Sar-
tor, Mrs. w. H. Burris.
May Cravens Young,
Secretary.
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CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh is a local di.ease,
greatly influenced by constitutional
conditions, and IN order to Gu e it YOU
must take an internal remedy. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts through the blood on the mucous
surfaces of The system. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure was prescribed by one of
the best physicians in the country for
years. 1t is composed of some of
the best tonics known, combined with
some of the best blood purifiers. The
perfect combination of the ingredients
in Halls Catarrh Cure is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in ca
tarrhal conditions. Send for testf-
monials, free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
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CANDIDATES. CARDS

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the position of
school trustee for Union Special
School District No. II.
R. p. Morgan.
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| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the position of
school trustees for Union Special
School District No. II.
r T., McNa1lv
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Unpreparedncss Driven lIomc.

The Mexican situation, like the Eu-
ropcan war. has served a useful pur-
pose in showing notonly the extent Of
our unpreparedness, but also the dis
organization under which we as ma
ton conduct our affairs.
One phase affecting the homes Of
this nation-our real source of pre-
paredness-is typical. National guards
men were called into active service in
Texas late in June The event had
been expected for some time. Men
were called to the front leaving de-
pendent families in critical conditions.
Tales Of suffering and hardships found
their way to the front and into print.
No pay was forthcoming until carly
in August The troops were not in
action, and answering a questioning
public opinion, an order was issued
permitting men with dependent iamiI-
les to apply for discharges. No thought
was given TO the eject of this order
upon the army discipline or organi2a-
ton, no provision made for filling the
ranks, no machinery provided to prove
that families were dependent. no pro-
vision made for payment Of tranSpor-
tatiOn home.
Men who have answered their coun-
try's call have left families at home
without income. protection. or care.
The government has assumed, if II has
thought at ALL that the employer would
carry the load Some have generously
done so-but others have not and could
not. Men do not find it easy TO serve
Loyalty and efficiently with hungry sick
babies at home; with mothers absent
from little children earning their lly-
ing; with wives about 10 face matcrni-
ty alone with mothers taking borders
into their home life 10 exc out an
existence; with insurance policies
lapsing Guardsmen who are realm men
do not sleep soundly at night and
awake with clear eyes and eager hearts
II they are haunted by the fear that
their families have been eyctcd for
unpaid rent. They look forward dark
ly to a future burdoned with debts and
unemployment,
This Mexico has taught us: that
America cares nothing for its soldiers
in peace, or for the basic conditions
that make for able, willing defenders.
All the seamens laws and child labor
and compensation bills that Congress
may pass in It's effort TO win votes will
not blind us to the fact that the Dem
/ OcratiC administration has no DOliCy
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permanent" This has the resonant
sound which most appeals to- compla-
cent intellects.
There is nothing known to the hui
man mind which is changeless and so
permanent in the full sense. Change
is the one essential, Without change
there could be no accomplishment,
and the most marked Accomplishment
comes in what seems to mortal CON
temporary view to be most permanent.
Practically all the great eyenlg re-
corded as history have been accom-
plishcd by force. without force,
physical force, armed force, which Is
what Mr. Wilson means, mighty little
Of moment has been accomplished.
Wrcckagc has systematically end
quite Invariably preceded all progress.
All human liberty has been won by
force. All democracy, all freedom is
the product of force All Advancement
has come through force II there has
teen no permanency won through
revolution. then, indeed. no man and
no nation can find any consolation in
the structure OF any present govern
mCnt
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of the regulations concerning The en-
payment Of wages by steam railways
mercanlaiIc establishments in first
class cities from local boards Of health
10 the department. Of labor 19OSl,
This act appealed so strongly to
Governor Hughes that he recommended
IFS enactment by the legislature in e&-
Iraordnary session,
An vigorously advocated by the
railway brotherhoods- providing for
payment Of wages by stea mrailwys
twice month instead Of once month
G9O8),
An act facilitating and specifying the
means Of the enforcement Of sanitary
provisions in factories tl90S).
A measure designating the number
OF occupations in which children I'M
der &c may not be omploycd-an
amendment Of the cigbt-hour law and
The law concerning the employment Of
children in mercantile establishments
in order clearly to define their scope
rs originally intended C19O9).
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The Tairmont Times in an editor
ial says;
NO achievement Of the Wilson ad
ministration has brought more nearly
unanimous congratuations to the
president than the successful nego-
tiation Of the treaty with the Kingdom
of Denmark. whereby the United
States is to come into possession Of
the Danish West Indies"
The Telegram the previous day and
other newspapers the same day the
Times editorial appeared informed
their readers that Denmark had re-
iected the offer for the West Indies,
Thus it sees that the only achieve
ment in this case was the failure Of
The Times to publish news Of the re
lection. based perhaps on its desire
not to have news conflict with editor
jal
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put your foot in it,-Prof. Simp.
The lOOO-ton threq-master, Sally
O'Say, ploughed modify across the
Atlantic
Ii was raining, so none OF the pas
sengers were on deck to watch the
antics Of the school Of blighters that
rolled and jumped in the ships wake
Shortly night would fall, and then
the blighters would enjoy themselves
in the ships sleep.
suddenly at latitude K73-4,
longitude 90 IL, a woman's hat
dropped overheard That was at
7:45 p. m.
At 7;49 pearl necklace went
over. the pearls flashing in the last
rays of the sun.
A pair Of shoes followed at sos
and in rapid succession little splashes
were made in the 800 fathom water
by waist, a patent leather belt and
a skirt
At exactly S:13 q woman clad in
Dipps brothers incompatible lin
geries Cadv.-) climbed on the rail
and dove after the clothes and jewel
ny. Then. still in a slight drI2zle,
the Sally O'Say" turned around
three times and put back.
lI'or the first correct solution of
"BarnaClcs Ahoy" prize of a sofa
cover made of snail's hair is offered
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N.Nl or .NaH i-hLES AN 49,. 49,
IL THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Whereas application for the establish
rent Of new rates and service In the state
OF West Virginia has this day been med
by the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone
Company Of West Virginia, The ConS0l-
dated Telephone Company CT West VIZ
pany and The Chesapeake 6 Potomac Tel
ephone company, 1t is hereby ordered that
leave hc granted to any person interested
70 hle objection thereto at any time before
Tho 10Th day OF September, 1918 and thiH
matter is set down for hearing at SEES
br Mold in the Capitol Building in the City
of Charleston. on the 18th day of Septem-
her 1alG Mt two o'clock P. NJ. 1t which
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PomDOuS Mush,

No nublic man has ever produced
more meaningless epigrams than
woodrow Wilson, says the Duluth
News-Trlbune. One Of these more
frequently quoted by those Of his men
tally insufficient admirers is: Force
VIII not accomplish anything that is
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said proposed new rates ana service bo
posted for public inspection at each ey-
change Office of the shove named coupau-
les In this State for four successive weeks
prior to September -, 1916 and that due
return thereof be made to this commission.
A Copy
TeSte
tSignedl Z. q. RERNHElM.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-25
Republican County Ticket

Sheriff
LLOYD D. GRIFFIN, of ClarkSbuFg'
Judge Criminal Court
CHARLES a. SUTTON of Bridgeport
Prosecuting Attorney
WILL E. NORRIS of Clarksburg.
County Commissioner
DORSEY W. CORK, Of Mt. Clare
Assessor
IRA L. SWIGER. OF ClarkOburg'
Surveyor
A. OSBORN, Of ClarksOurg
House of Delegates
RossI NJ. FISHER, Of Wilsonburg
&. R. HARRISON, JR. Of Clsrksbuig.
JOHN MOORE, OF bridgeport.
GEORGE W. STURAL of West Milford.
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FRIDAY. AUGUST 25. 1916.
An Evening Echo.

Look around the habitable; how few
Know their own good, or knowing it,
pursue. DRY DEN.
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Republican State Ticket
Inyarunr

Governor
IRA L. ROBINSON, Of Taylor
Secretary Of state
HOUSTON G. YOUNG, % Harrison.
Superintendent Of Schools
MORRIS p. SHAWKEY, Of Kanawha'
Auditor
JOHN s. DARsT, Of jackson.
Treasurer
WILLIAM s. JOHNSON, Of FHy0tt"
attorney General
It. T. ENGLAND, Of Logs2'
Commissioners OF Agriculture
JAMES II. STEWART, of Putnam
Judges of Supreme Court,
W \. MILLER, of Wood.
HAROLD A. RITZ. of Mercer
State senator Twelfth District
WALLACE p. GRIBBLE, of DoddFldgs'