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WARSHIPS REMAIN ' » 430VBRNMENT FEARS ANARCHY IF REBELS OUST HUERTA. NO VESSELS WITHDRAWN Rebel Advance Upon Capital by Way of Vera Crux Causes Federal Troop* to Strengthen Their Posi tions in Front of Americans—For eign Office Explains Actions. The Huerta fofelpi, office has ex plained to Gen. Funstbnl tit Vera Cruz that the activity of Federals near Vera Cruz Is in preparation for a for ward movement of Constitutionalists were marching southward from Tux- pam to engage the Federals near Vera Cruz. The United States also gave assur ances that no more American aero planes would sail across Mexican lines as long as hostilities are suspended. This was determined as a conse quence of Mexican Federals firing upon one of the navy aeroplanes when it sailed over a Federal out post. . It has been determined by the navy department not to withdraw any bat tleships from Mexican waters at this time, though such a course has been contemplated. It was made plain at the department that none of the bat tleships would be withdrawn until there is absolute assurance that the army will not be forced to a campaign in Mexico. War department officials intend to be prepared for any emergency. It has been from the beginning a part of the plan of campaign in the event of a forward movement to have the navy land sufficient forces to hold Vera • Cruz as a base. . Eleven torpedo- boats - hare ‘bsvw withdrawn from Mexican waters, be cause these crafte are not adapted to prolonged service in the- heavy seas of the Mexican Gulf. Conditions in Guadalajara were re ported quiet, but advices that the position of Huerta in Mexico City is ste^ily growing worse again reached Washington through diplomatic and private Mexican channels. Huerta’ financial straits were described in one message as the most serious phase in the situation for him. Fears were expressed that, with his war chest practically exhausted, his troops might get out of hand or that one of his generals might seize the favorable oportunlty to launch an other revolt against him. The Zapltlstas’ menace was not re garded seriously by the author of this report, who stated that Zapata had little or no artillery to attack such an easily defended stronghold as Mex ico City, and that he showed little In clination to attack the capital. Another message reiterated the ru mors of growing military dissatisfac tion and added that among the civil population there was also a strong anti-Huerta feeling. The unifying ef feet of the American landing in Vera Cruz, It was said, was passing away, and part of the population were com mencing to take sides against the pro visional president. No assurances have come from Gen. .Carranza that he will send a representative to the mediation con ference, even as listeners and inform ants. Denials were given in official circles, however, that Carranza had refused flatly to consider any form of mediation proposals, and it even is asserted that he is giving serious thought to some mediation proposals that have been suggested. One point made is that even should Carranza’s forces capture Mexico City, such a climax would not pacify Mexico, and there still would be need for mediation. There are many who believe that the strong men in the revolt against Huerta would realize that constitutional government must be established in the wake of military conquest, and that such only cbuld be accomplished through the good of fices of the ABC powers. Gen. Carranza’s representatives have had no word from him during the day with regard to the sugges- Uons that have been made to him for participation in the mediation proceedings, nor as to the forward movement of the army from Torreon. State department officials reiterated that thus far there had been no se rious hitch in the proceedings, and confirmed information from Niagara Falls that difficulties over the method of introducing the agrarian question had been overcome. TELLS TALE OF HRACY SHIP ROBBED AND DESTROYED NEAR FLORIDA. ♦ ■ ■■■ -* v ' i. Pirates Board Sponging Schooner Near Key West, Pat Crew in Life boat and Born Ship. A tale of piracy, of looting a ship and robbing,her crew, and finally of destruction of the ship by fire, off Marquesas Banks, some 25 miles from Key West, is told by the crew o( the schooner, Edna Louise, belonging to the Tarpon Springs sponge fleet. The crew 1 made Tampa Tuesday morning, coming alone the lower Florida coast in a lifeboat into which they claim they were forced by some 25 men who came but of Key West Saturday in a steam launch, boarded the Edna Louise and at the point of pistols made her crew of 17 men load th,e lifeboat with a scant stock of pro visions and leave in the small craft. After the Edna Louise’s crew left the boat, according to the story of Capt. Henri Michel, the Greek com mander, the Edna Louise was set on fire. They saw her burn to the water’s edge and the pirates leave. -Then the lifeboat was pointed to ward Cape Romalne, where they land ed for fresh water, going from there to Tampa under sail. Capt. Michel says the men on the launch took the Edna Louise’s crew by surprise, leaping aboard with pis tols drawn. They robbed the men of what money and other valuables they had, appropriated some of the diving outfits, ruined the remainder, then drove th e crew overside into the life boat. r This is the second occurrence of the kind in the past few days. On Friday the schooner Amelia, of the Tarpon Springs Sjjonge fleet, was sunk half a mile Jrom the Key West docks, by Key West spongers, who STATE VETS MEET '1 \ ' » V ' — -g- ANDERSON WELCOMES HEROES OF THE CONFEDERACY. SOUTHERN CROSS FLOATS South Carolina Veterans Assemble Together at Anderson for a Session Which Lasts Two Days—Sons of Veterans Have Their Meeting at the Same Time. old by her crew*. There IS bad blood between the Greek spongers of that mainland and the "conch" spongers of Key West. There Is a story that a third schooner has been destroyed somewhere off Grand Cayman. FLY SPRAY POISONOUS There Is No Danger, However, When Handled With Care. The files are great pests, and every farme, as well as town folk, should do his utmost to kill them all on his farm. Many are using a spray, made with arsenite of soda, and Prof. Con radi, of Clemson College, has Issued a warning to the public urging pro per precautions in the use of this chemical. In speaking of it he said: This material must be handled with judgment. There is no dr.n»:r whatever in using it on manure piles out In the yard except, when 't is about dairy barns, it is well to beep the litter seperate from the niure The special advantages in this is that it requires much less spray than where an attempt is made to spray all the material, a large portion of which does not breed flies. In stao- les where horses are tied, the spray of course is used only In the rear part of the stable an<T there is no oppor tunity for the animal to get any mat erial into the stomach. In box stalls where animals are not tied, this spray should not be used where Che.Animal is fed on the floor of the sthll unless the feed is picked up and the top of the manure raked off so that there is no danger of the animal eating quanities of the material. “In- the experimental work of last season this sray was eminently suc cessful in killing flies. It. was quite effective in part of the work of this season, but with the last shipment we were unable to kill any of the insects which is undoubtedly due to a deter iorated condition of the arsenite of soda purchased. This is under in- estigation at present and we ask those .who intended to use this to withhold the work until this dis crepancy can be explained. These experiments are now in progress and we hope to issue another statement in regard to this at an early date, probably next week. In the mean time, it is urged that the work with the fly trap be continued more at- lively than ever. This so far has been the principal feature of the work and a tremendous number of flies have been caught.” To Run Against Peeples. A. J. Brice, line of Chester’s most prominent citizens, and a leader in the commercial as well as religious endeavor of that town Tuesday an nounced his candidacy for attorney general. Woman Killed at Negro Supper. Lylia Simmons, a negro woman of St. Andrews parish near Charleston, wm stabbed to death in a melee' at a negro hot supper Saturday night Fanner Killed by Train. Brown Williams, a prosperous fanner of Greenville county, was fatally Injured Saturday night by a Piedmont tad Northern car. Hazer Is Shot Down. W. R. Bowens, a cadet of the St. Johns Military college at Anapolis, >Id., was shot and killed Monday night when upper classmen attempted to haz e five freshmen. The fresh men have been arrested. —r- Forest Fires Raging. A fire sweeping through the forests around Cypress, a village of Mlnrfte- sota, threatens to destroy the entire settlement. Forest rangers say rain alone can save the town. Leaves Large Estate. C. W. Post, the cereal manufac turer of Battle Creek, Mich., left an ’^-twWansriwenty million dollar^ RobeU Execute Federals. Thirty-five Federal officers captur ed by the Constitutionalists at Tepln wore executed Sunday^ The State reunion of Confederate veterans, which opened In Anderson on Wednesday and will continue through Thursday of thi? week Homes have been secured for the vet erans, their sponsors, maids, and for the Sons of Veterans, who will also be in session there. The business sessions of the re union will be held In an Immense tent which was erected on the Ledbetter lot on ndfrth Main street. . Three brass bands hhve been secured to fur nish music throughout the two days An emergency hospital has been es tablished, and the management nf the Anderson county hospital has an nounced that that institution will care for all indisposed veterans free of charge. Bandstands, grandstands and' all sorts of stands have been erected on the public square. The city and the business bouses, and many of the residence, have been decorated, all the decorations used in Jacksonville during the grand . reunion having been carried there by a decorating company. The chief orator of the reunion is Gen. A. J. West of Atlanta. His ad dress was made Wednesday morning Following is the program for the reunion: Opening session, 10 a. m., May 27 Commander Jos. N. Brown of Ander son, presiding. Invocation — Division chaplain Lieut. Col. F. O. S.* Curtis, D. D. r of Aiken. Address of welcome for the city— Lee G. Holleman, mayor of Ander son. Address of welcome for veteran Dr. R. F. Diwer. Address of welcome for Sons of Veterans—Gen. M. L. Bonham. The gavel is in Anderson to be given to Gen. B. H. Tague, com- cander of the South Carolina divi sion, U. C. V. Response to address of welcome on behalf of the Sons of Veterans— Proctor A. Bonham of Greenville. Annual oration—Gen. A. J. West of Atlanta. Presentation of governor of South Carolina. Adjournment. Business meeting at 4 o’clock p. m. Adjournment. Presentation of all Confederate vet erans, sponsors, maids and matrons of honor at 8 o’clock p. m. at Buena Vista park, followed by musical con cert and refreshments honorary to the veterans. Free tickets to Buena Vista park furnished all veterans in official envelopes. Second Day. 10 a. m., at auditorium tent, me morial service to the Confederate dead and tribute to the women of the Confederacy. Address—Mrs. J. L. McWorter for United Daughters of Confederacy. Business meeting. Election of officers. Benediction by assistant chaplain, Maj. J. M. Hitt, D. D. Adjournment. Parade of veterans. Sons of Vet erans. official ladles, etc., at 5 p. m. Alt- veterans desiring automobile ride over city will assemble at Cham ber of Commerce rooms immediately after parade. Reception to veterans, official ladies and their escorts at 8 p. m. at Hotel Chiquola, to which Sons of Vet erans are invited, given jointly by the R. E. Lee, Dixie and Palmetto chap ters of Anderson, United Daughters oft the Confederacy. Lecture on "Life in Dixie During the War” at auditorium tent by W. L. Davidson of Georgia, all veterans especially invited. 8:45 p. m.—Grand ball at Maple hall, to all veterans, S6ns of Veter ans, offleial ladies and guests. The Sons of Veterans will hold their Convention at the same time that the convention of the veterans is held. They will hold their session in the rooms of the Chamber of Com merce. WINDOW GIRL FALLS AT FEET OF ATTEN. TIVE SWEETHEART. While Lad Waited for Her to Return to the Door Her Body Brushes Past Him. * CLASSIFIED COLUMN Young Jerome Coleman of New York stood on the doorstep of the home of his seventeen-year-old sweet heart, Miss Josephine Hepburn, of the same place, shortly after-7 o’clock Tuesday night waiting for her to come down from the third floor. Suddenly, wth a flutter of skirts, a body sailed past his eyes and the youth was horrified to see Miss Hep burn’s distorted figure stretched be fore him on the pavement. She had leaped from the roof of the five-story flat house. In the Reception Hos pital it was found that her skull, left shoulder and left leg were fractured and she had suffered internal Inju* ries. i .. Elevated train^ were discharging many passengers at a nearby corner at the time of the accident, and the crowd arounAthe fallen girl became so great that the police were forced to take streunous action to clear the street. Many women were led away hysterical. Young Coleman quickly recovered his nerve after the - shock of seeing his sweetheart's fall. He rushed to her side and, with the gid of Patrol man Sammons, carried the girl to a drug store. There is was found that she was mortally wounded. Coleman, unable to restrain his sobs, told a reporter afterward thafc he, could think of no reason to actuate Miss Hepburn to attempt suicide. "I was waiting for her on the steps when she got home from work, and we were talking and she was cheer ful and affectionate with me,” he said. ."We’ve neyer had .a quarrel. Then her mother came home and they went upstairs together, and I waited for Josephine on the steps. She came down, a few minutes later and she was crying.' I asked her why, but she just shook her head and kissed me and said: ‘Jerry, just wait a few minutes more for me.’ “Then she ran upstairs, and then —then I saw something black go past my eyes and she was on the side walk in front of me.” The girl lived with her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hepburn, a widow There were no financial difficulties or lack of comfort in their home. Young Coleman was out of employment, but he had good expectations of making his way soon. He and the girl were always hopeful in discussing their future. Mrs. Hepburn said she was unable to account for her daughter’s act or her tears when she last saw Coleman. She said th^re had been no quarrel between herself and her daughter. For Sale—Ear corn at $1 per bushel- J. K. Mayfield, Denmark, S, C. ■ ' L l For Sato—Poland China pigs. J. 8. Officer, Sparta, Tenn. Barred Rock KgEfr—Prepaid, 15, $1. C. T. Hamm, Tobaccoville, N. C. Bloodhound puppies, English regis tered pure-bred. W. N. Gavin,' Mt. Holly, N. C. Pure Prize Winning White Wyan dotte*—Eggs 18 for $1.25. - G. B. Dominick, Neeses, S. C. Indian Runner puck Eggs—(White) $1.25 per doZSh 'delivered. Good stock. J. F. Tietjen, Savannah, Ga. r For Sale—Velvet'Beans, $2 bushel f. -jo qjiM qsteQ bu ‘unqouiv q o der. Caswell & Grimes, Alachua, Fla. Send Dollar Bill for 100 White Ber muda onion plants, by mail, post paid. C. Voorhees, South Lake*Weir, Fla. , Ran cocas strain S. C. White Leghorns —Hatching eggs, $8 per 100; $1.50 per setting. Red Briar Farm, Hen dersonville, S. C. White Wyandottea—Yearling stock for sale at sacrifice. Eggs for hatch Ing. W. P. Causey, 1315 Dlckent St., Columbia, S. C. „ For Sale—One Flanders 20, two new cases, top, extra seat. Car in ex cellent condition. Price reasonable J. F. Burbank, Union, S. C. Special—Pure white and Exhibition Fawn and White Runners, $5; trie Utility, $1 each or $10 doz. Mrs. J F. Carrbll, Hohenaald, Tenn. Indian Runner Duck Eggs-—Great layers, easily raised. $1 per 13. Express or parcel post jlatd. .Mrs R. S. Kirk, Lancacster, S. C. R. 6. Don’t Wear A Truss! After Thirty YeanT Produced An Appliance 1 Women or Children --'Cares Rapture. I tend It On Trial. If wo Um triad moat everythin* elie, eome to me. Where others fall la where I hare my treataat aneceaa. Bend attached coupon today and I will •end The above it C. E. Brooke, inventor of the Appliance, who eared himeetf and who ia now giving other* the benefit of hie experienco. If ruptured, write him today, at MarahaU, Mich. | yon free my lllnitrated book on Rapture and 'te care, showing my Appliance and giving yon price* and namef of many people who have tried It and were cured. Itglvee Instant relief when all other* fall. Remember, I use no salves, no harness, no lies. I send on trial to prove what 1 say la true. Too are the judge and ouce having seen my Illustrated book and read It you will be as enthusiastic as my hundreds of pt.tlenu whose letters you can also read. Fill out free coupon below and mall today It's well worth your time whether you try my Ap pliance or not. , HARROW THE CROPS. Young Corn and Cotton Will Be Help ed by Such Treatment. The beneficial effect of a well pre pared seed bed and the use of good seed may be wholly or partially off- ant factor In crop'production. Culti vation, is the advice of crop special- sts,-Qf the Department ef Agriuclture Smith Could Not Attend. Senator- Smith Tuesday J wiretL ar follows from Washington”Oir ac count of important legislation affect ing agriculture and immigration it.is impossible for me to attend conven tion.” , Horse Thrown Into Auto. Two children of Burlington, la. were killed Monday when the auto in which they were riding struck a hofrse throwing the animal into the tonneau where the children sat. Burned to Death. Seventy-five head or horsea, mules and cattle were burned to death in nn Atlanta fire which caused fl60,- 000 damages Monday. at Washington. Proper cultivation is an import ant factor in crop production. Culti vation should begin immediately af ter planting by running once or twice across the row’s with a weeder of sec tion harrow.. After the plants come up at least two additional cultivations should be given with either the weed er or harrow in the case of either corn o^cotton before the regular cul tivators are used. Run diagonally across the rows with either of these implements, using the section harrow w e teeth'slanted backward with an angle of 45 degrees and repeat a week later at right angles with the first cultivation. « The use of the weeder or section harrow is strongly advised for the early cultivation of corn,’ cotton and many other crops. It is best to use weeder on every lose or sandy soils while the section harrow is preferable on clay or buck-shot soils. This ear ly cultivation with the weeder or har row destroys all young grass and weeds and leaves the soil in fine con dition and the cotton ready for chop ping or thinning. The use of the section harrow for the early cultiva tion of, corn and cotton on in the South is comparatively recent it is rapidly becoming general. One of the great advantages in its use, in addition to* the excellent work done, is. the extra amount that can he cul- titvatod In a given-time. For Sale—Eggs from single comb White, Brown, and Buff Leghorns Anconas, B-uff Orpingtons, 15 for $1. Carolina Poultry Farm, Reldsvllle, N. C. Men and Women earn |3 dally, ad dressing letters In spare time. Send 10c for outfit and beginner. ^ Ad dress Morgan. Box 556, Salisbury, N. C. » For Sale—Start right with Young’s strain single comb" White Leghorns Best layers, best show birds known Eggs, setting $2 to $5. J. Walter Berry, Greenville, S. C. A Wonder of the Age—Webb’s Wax- all, apply with rag. 75c quart deliv ered. Will stain and wax floor one application. All colors. Webb’s Art Store, Columbia, S. C. For Sal^—Tompkin’s and Langford’s high class Single Comb Reds. Fine breed. Select matings. Eggs, $1.60 $2 and $3 per 15. Young chicks. Mrs. John Kerr, Duiham, N. C. 100 Fine Heavy XXXX Envelopes— neatly printed to suit any business, 45c 260. 11,001,5010, $1.50; 1,000. $2.40. Packetheads same price. Prepaid,,_JB. W^iYilson, Mt. Pleas ant, S. C. Fpr Sale—Registered Hereford cat tie, best of all beef breeds foV oui Southern conditions. Eighty breed ing cows; young stuff for sale. Extra good breeding'. Evans Lunsford Covington, Ga. Automobile Contact Points, 75c Why pay $1,60 or $2 for new points We put. new platinum on for 76i each. Send them to us and get then by return mall. Wiesepape Mfg Co Columbia, S. C. ■— ■■■ ■■■■■ ! f Eggs—Prize" winning Rose. SingJi Comb Black Minorcas, Pape, North rop, Mishler strains. Dark Oornlsi Indian Games, $2 to $3 fifteen. Sat isfaction guaranteed. Paul Houston Greenville, S. C. See the World and make from $3 to $5 a day collecting bones and other Junk from trash piles; no capital needed. Write for prices. Hender sonville Rubber & Metal Co., Hen dersonville, N. C. For Sale—Mountain Grown Lookout Mountain Irish Potatoes—Plant in July and raise fine crop. Price, $1.50 per bushel. Order now, from C. P. Sanders, Spartanburg, S. G. Messenger Steals $4,900. O. S. Williams, express -messenger at Macon, Ga., was arrested Wednes day, charged with stealing $4,900. In a cigar box buried under his home was found $3,000 Two Die From Heat, r- " Two men were killed Wednesday in Nhw York by falling timbers when a gale struck part of the city. Two deaths are attributed to Two Are Killed In Storm. In a storm which did thousands of dollars damage at To wan da, Pa., tiro persons were fatally Injured. Kellerstrass White Orpingtons— Reared from $100 pen. Aldrich strain from Madison . Square Gar den blue ribbon winners. Fifteet eggs, $2, H and $5. Orders filled with care. W. S. Stansell, Easley, 8. C. For Saje—-Entire stock of general merchandise valued at $1,500, more or less. Will sell at reasonable fig ures. Stock in good condition. Also one desirable lot on Main, street. Address A. Q. Rice, Fountain Inn, S; C. - 850 Acres Hbuston County, Ga., Fine Farming and Peach Land—Railway way station on place. Don’t hesi tate on account of prlea, $10,000 for this which! 4s worth f30.000. FREE INFORMATION OOUPON Mr. C. E. Brook*. 2023A Sut. St.. Marshall. Mich. Please send mo by mail, in plain'wfapper, your illustrated book ana full information about yoar Appjiauco for the cure of rupture. * Kamo _ -ZWI Address City State Indigestion I* rrftou W'torimrWTSoor'H^: fhe (lauds that secret* the eestrle Juice* c»n- ix>t(e* the right obemicals from poisoned blood, srnl undigested food acts Into the intestine*, causing fermentation, head ache, constipation, neuralgia and rheo- ni at ism, with a whole train of attendant disorder*. These dinordeni make the blood wore*. Until it ia cleaned of poison there C ?i n in e no re * 1 ®*: tleun the biood and most aU Ul*.are cured. Rheumatism ha* disappear*,! after the use of Mr*. Joe Fereon* Remedy for tire blood. The stomach has regained It* strength, and the whole digestive tract has been toned np to do lt* work well. Give Nature the chanoe she want*. She will repair the Mrs. Joe Person’s Remedy Aids Naturs *??**.)*, on r* of .* h * r »"°n« It hae been so SS"**— 1 'Ortv r ° tn ln th * _ restoring strong muscles, steady nerve* and good stomachs to the ill. Hun- areds of your neighbors can and do testify to this sterling remedy for blood diseases and woman's ills. - Your drnggist ought to hare it. * If he cannot supply you. send his name and a dollar to the manufacturer*. 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Life Building, Macon, Ga. - For Sale—Three dogs, four bite! Pointer puppies. 5 months old Black and white. Sire Champici Ladas No.. 27307 of Stockdaie Ken nels, Bakersfield. Cal. Dam, Bessii Kent’s Queen No. 27S58. These an exceptionally fine individual sped .liens—no better bred in the country Address Dr. F. D. Kendall, Colum bia, S. C. Lady or gentleman, fait ec to act as our representative town. Exclusive .terrlterj Selling experience unnecees furnish capital. Show how permanent business that shi $2,000 first year. Staple 11 booklet, ‘‘Hoif to Start In for Yourself.” explains all. request Address Box 159! adelphla. Pa. „ What is It that happens .twice “moment", J>ot doesn’t happen la a year. Answer—The letter »■ ■ f*