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I WABSHIPS REMAIN GOVERNMENT FEARS ANARCHY IF REBELS OUST HUERTA. ? NO VESSELS WITHDRAWN ? Rebel Advance I'pon Capital by Way of Vera Cruz Causes Federal Troops to Strengthen Their Positions in Front of Americans?Foreign Oflice Explains Actions. The Huerta foreign oflico has explained to Gen. Funston at Vera Cruz that the activity of Federals near Vera Cruz is in preparation for a forward movement of Constitutionalists were inarching southward from Tuxpam to engage the Federals near Vera Cruz. The United States also gave assurances that no more American aeroplanes would sail across Mexican linos as long as hostilities are suspended. This was determined as a consequence of Mexican Federals firing upon ono of the navy aeroplanes when it sailed over a Federal outpost. It has been determined by the navy department not to withdraw any battleships from Mexican waters at this time, though such a course has been contemplated. It was made plain at the department, that none of the battleships would bo withdrawn until there is absolute assurance that the army will not be forced to a campaign in Mexico. War department oflicials 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 Eleven torpedo boats have been withdrawn from Mexican waters, hecause these crafts are not adapted to prolonged service in the heavy seas of the Mexican Gulf. Conditions in Guadalajara were reported quiet, but advices that the position of Iluerta in Mexico City is steadily growing worse again reached Washington through diplomatic and private Mexican channels. Huerta's 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 oportunity to launch another revolt against him. The Zapitistas' menace was not regarded seriously by the author of this report, who stated that Zapata had little or no artillery to attack such an easily defended stronghold as Mexico City, and that he showed little inclination to attack the capital. Another message reiterated the rumors of growing military dissatisfaction and added that among the civil population there was also a strong anti-lluerta feeling. The unifying effect of the American landing in Vera Cruz, it was said, was passing away, and part of the population were commencing to take sides against the provisional president. No assurances have come from Gen. Carranza that he will send a representative to the mediation conference, even as listeners and informants. 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 lluerta would realize ihat constitutional government must be established in the wake of military conquest, and that such only could be accomplished through the good offices of the ADC powers. Gen. Carranza's representatives have had no word from him during the day with regard to tho suggestions that have been made to him for participation in tho mediation proceedings, nor as to the forward movement of the army from Torreon. State department oilicials reiterated that thus far there had been no serious hitch in the proceedings, and confirmed information from Niagara Falls that difficulties over tho method of introducing the agrarian question bad been overcome. ? ? ? jo mm Against l'eepies. A. J. Brioe, one of Chester's most prominent citizens, and a loader in the commercial as well as religious endeavor of that town Tuesday announced his candidacy for attorney general. ? ? ? Woman Killed at Negro Supper. Bylia Simmons, a negro woman of St. Andrews pariah near Charleston, was stabbed to death in a meleo at a negro hot supper Saturday night. ? Farmer Killed by Train. Brown Williams, a prosperous farmer of Greenville county, was fatally injured Saturday night by a Piedmont and Northern car. TELLS TALE OF PIRACY ? SHIP ROBBED AND DESTROYED NEAR FLORIDA. ? Pirates Board Sponging Schooner Near Key West, Put Crew in Idfeboat and Burn Ship. A tale of piracy, of looting a ship and robbing her crew, and finally of destruction of tho ship by fire, off Marquesas Banks, some 25 miles from Key West, is told by the crew of the schooner, Edna Louise, belonging to the Tarpon Springs sponge fleet. The crew made Tampa Tuesday morning, coming alone tho lower Florida coast, in a lifeboat into which they claim they were forced by some 2 5 men who came out of Key West Saturday in a steam launch, boarded 41.* nj T 9 - ' ? 4 1 mu uuua imuise aim ai me point Of pistols made her crew of 17 men load the lifeboat with a scant stock of provisions 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 commander, the Edna Eouise was set on fire. They saw her burn to the water's edge and the pirates leave. Then the lifeboat was pointed toward Cape Romaine, where they landed for fresh water, going from thero to Tampa under sail. Capt. Michel says the men on the launch took the Edna Louise's crew by surprise, leaping aboard with pistols drawn. They robbed the men of what money and other valuables they had, appropriated some of the diving outfits, ruined the remainder, then drove the crew overside into the lifeboat. This is the second occurrence of the kind in the past few days. On Friday the schooner Amelia, of the Tarpon Springs Spongo fleet, was snnlc half a mile from the Key West docks, by Key West spongers, who dynamited her, according to the story told 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 SIMLA Y POISONOUS There Is No Danger, However, When Handled With Care. The flies 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 proper precautions in the use of this chemical. In speaking of it he said: This material must be handled with judgment. There is no dan^?r whatever in using it on manure piles out in the yard except, when *t is about dairy barns, it is well to keep the litter seperate from the >nure. 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 1 which does not breed flies. In staoles where horses are tied, the spray of course is used only in the rear part 1 of the stable and there is 110 opportunity for the animal to get any material into the stomach. In box stalls ] where animals are not tied, this spray , should not be used where the animal < is fed on tlie floor of the stall unless the feed is picked up and the top of i the manure raked off so that there is no danger of the animal eating (inanities of the material. "In the experimental work of last ] season this sray was eminently successful 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 arsenito of . soda purchased. This is under investigation at present and we ask ] those who intended to Use this to withhold the work until this (lis- , eropcihey can bo explained. These experiments are now in progress and 1 we hope to issue another statement , In regard to this at an early date, probably next week. In the meantime, it is urged that the work with the fly trap bo continued more atUvely than ever. This so far has been the principal feature of the work and a tremendous number of flies have been caught." +. ?, + Ilazer is Shot Down. w. it. isowens, a cadet or the St. Johns Military college at Anapolis, Mel., was shot and killed Monday night when upper classmen attempted to haze five freshmen. Tho freshmen have been arrested. ? ? ? Forest Fires Raging. A fire sweeping through tho forests around Cypress, a village of Minnesota, threatens to destroy the entire settlement. Forest rangers say rain alone can save tho town. .? ? ? licavcs Fargo Estate. C. W. Post, the cereal manufacturer of Battle Creek, Mich., left an estate of twenty million dollars. ? ? Rebels Execute Federals. Thirty-five Federal officers captured by the Constitutionalists at Tepin were executed Sunday. STATE VETS MEET I ANDERSON WELCOMES HEROES / OP THE CONFEDERACY. ?.? SOUTHERN CROSS FLOATS ? South Carolina Veterans Assemble Together at Anderson for a Session Which Lusts Two Days?Sons of Veterans Have Their Meeting at the Same Time. The State reunion of Confederate veterans, which opened in Anderson on Wednesday and will continue through Thursday of this week. Monies have been secured for the veterans, their sponsors, maids, and for the Sons of Veterans, who will also be in session there. The business sessions of the reunion will be held in an immense tent which was erected on the Ledbetter lot 011 north Main street. Three brass bands have been secured to furnish music throughout the two days. An emergency hospital has been established, and the management of the Anderson county hospital has announced 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 houses, 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. Mis address was made Wednesday morning. Following is the program for the reunion: Opening session, 10 a. m., May 27. Commander Jos. X. Brown of Anderson. presiding. Invocation ? Division chaplain. Lieut. Col. F. O. S. Curtis, D. D., of Aiken. Address of welcome for the city? Lee G. Ilolleman, mayor of Anderson. Address of welcome for veterans? Dr. R. F. Divver. Address of welcome for Sons of Veterans?Gen. M. L. Bonham. mu? 1 * - 9 * - i nt) ^iivei is in Anuorson to be given to Gen. B. H. Tague, comcander of the South Carolina division, U. C. V. Response to address of weflcome on behalf of the Sons of Veterans? Proctor A. Bonham of Greenville. Annual oration?Gen. A. J. of Atlanta. Presentation of governor of South Carolina. Adjournment. Business meeting at 4 o'clock p. m. Adjournment. Presentation of all Confederate veterans, sponsors, maids and matrons of honor at 8 o'clock p. m. at Buena Vista park, followed by musical concert fcand refreshments honorary to the veterans. Free tickets to Buena Vista park furnished all veterans in . d in c i a 1 envelopes. , Second Day. j 10 a. m., at auditorium tent, me- 1 morial service to the Confederate 1 lead and tribute to the women of the i [?on federacy. Address?Mrs. J. L. McWorter for s United Daughters of Confederacy. Business meeting. 1 Election of officers. ; Benediction by assistant chaplain, i Maj. J. M. Hitt, D. D. i Adjournment. s Parade of veterans, Sons of Vet- < irans, official ladies, etc., at 5 p. m. < All veterans desiring automobile 1 ide over city will assemble at Cham- i tier of Commerce rooms immediately 1 after parade. Reception to veterans, official i Indies and their escorts at 8 p. m. at Hotel Cliiquola, to which Sons of Veterans are invited, given jointly by the Ft. E. Bee, Dixie and Palmetto chapters of Anderson, United Daughters oft the Confederacy. Lecture on "Life in Dixie During the War'' at auditorium tent by W. T... Davidson of Ceorgia, all veterans especially Invited. 8:4 5 p. m.?Grand ball at Maple hall, to all veterans, Sons of Veterans, official 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 S .. 4 1,? - * At- _ r-%i . - ? in 1,11*3 munis dl mo unamoer or commerco. .?.?.? Smith Could Xot Attend. Senator Smith Tuesday wired as follows from Washington "On account of important legislation affecting agriculture and immigration it is impossiblo for me to attend convention." ? II or so Thrown Into Auto, Two children of Burlington, la. were hilled Monday when tho auto in which they were riding struck a horse throwing the animal into the tonneau where the children sat. \ T Burned to Death. Seventy-five head or horses, mules and cattle wore burned to death in an Atlanta fire which caused $150,000 damages Monday. JUMPED FROM WINDOW GIRL FAL.LS AT FEET OF ATTENTIVE SWEETHEART. While Lad Waited fqr Her to Return to the Door Her Hotly Brushes Past Him. Young Jerome Colenran of New York stood 011 the doorstep of the home of his seventeen-year-old sweetheart, Miss Josephine Hepburn, of tho samo 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 tl\e youth was horrified to see Mis3 Hepburn's distorted figure stretched beforo him on tho pavement. She had leaped from the roof of the five-story flat house. In tlie Reception Hos puju 11 was louna mat ner skuu, loft shoulder and left leg were fractured and she had suffered internal injuries. Elevated trains wero discharging many passengers at a nearby corner at the time of the accident, and the crowd around the fallen girl became so great that the police were forced to take strenuous 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 aid of Patrolman 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 that 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 cheerful and affectionate with me," he said. "We've never had a quarrel. Then her mother came home and they went upstairs together, and T waited for Josephine on the steps. She camo 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 sidewalk 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 tlmre had been no quarrel between herself and her daughter. HARROW THE CROPS. Young Coin and Cotton Will He Helped by Such Treatment. The beneficial effect of a well prepared seed bed and the use of good seed may be wholly or partially offant factor in crop production. Cultivation, is the advice of crop specialists of the Department of Agriuclture at Washington. Proper cultivation is an important factor in crop production. Cuttivation should begin immediately after planting by running once or twice across the rows with a weeder of sec Lion narrow. After the plants come up at least two additional cultivations should he given with either the weeder or harrow in the case of either corn or cotton before the regular cultivators are used. Run diagonally across the rows with either of these implements, using the section harrow with the teeth slanted backward with an angle of 15 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 early cultivation with the weeder or harrow destroys all young grass and weeds and leaves the soil in fine condition and the cotton ready for chopping or thinning. Tho use of the section harrow for the early cultivation of corn and cotton on in tho 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 bo cultitvated in a given time. ? Messenger Steals $1,000. O. S. Williams, express messenger at Macon, (la., was arrested Wednesday, charged with stealing $-1,1)00. in a cigar tmx buriort under liis homo was found $3,000 ?? ? Two l)lo Froirt Heat. Two men wore killed Wednesday in New York by falling timbers when a galo struck part of the city. Two other deaths are> attributed to heat. . ? Two Arc Killed in Storm. Tn a storm which did thousands of dollars damage at Towandn, Pa., two persons were fatally injured. CLASSIFIED COLUMN For Sale?Ear corn at $1 per bushel. J. K. Mayfteld, Denmark, S. C. For Sale?Poland China pigs. J. S. Officer, Sparta, Tenn. Barred Hock Kggs?Prepaid, IB, $1. C. T. Hamm, Tobaccoville, N. C. Bloodhound puppies, English registered mire-bred. W M fovin itf* I ? vf V ? *11 WM ? 1U| AU V Holly, N. C. Pur? Prize Winning Whit? W^andot*-#? Eggs 18 for $1.25. G. B. Doininick, Neeses, S. C. Indian Runner Duck Eggs?(White) $1.25 per dozen delivered. Good stock. J. P. Tietjen, Savannah, Ga. For Sale?Velvet Beans, $2 bushel f. -JO iuja\ H8BQ 'nnqotdv Q *o der. Caswell & Grimes, Alachua, Fla. Send Dollar Bill for luu White Bermuda onion pinnt?. by mail, postpaid. C. Voorhees, South Lake Weir, Fla. Kancocas strain S. C. White Leghorns ?Hatching eggs, $8 per 100; $1.50 per setting. Red Briar Farm, Hendersonville, S. C. White Wyandottes?Yearling stock for sale at sacrifice. Eggs for hatch ing. W.' P. Causey, 1315 Dickem St., Columbia, S. C. Tte For Sale?One Flanders 20, two now cases, top, extra seat. Car in excellent 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 P. Carroll, Hohennald, Tenn. Indian Runner Dudk Eggs?Great layers, easily raised. $1 per 13. . Express or parcel post paid. Mrs K. S. Kirk, Lancacster, S. C. R. 6. For Snle?Eggs from single comb White, Brown, and Buff Leghorns, Anconas, Buff Orpingtons, 15 for $1. Carolina Poultry Farm, Reidsville, N. C. Men and Women earn $3 daily addressing letters in spare time. Send 10c for outfit and beginner. Address Morgan, Box 5 5 6, 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 Waxall, apply with rag. 75c quart delivered. Will stain and wax floor one ' application. All colors. Webb's Art Store, Columbia, S. C. For Sale?Tompkin's and Langford's ! high class Single Comb Reds. Fine breed. Select matings. Eggs, $1.50 $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 250. $1.00; 500, $1.50; 1,000. $2.40. Packetheads same price. Prepaid. G. W. Wilson, Mt. Pleasant, S. C. For Sale?Registered Hereford cattle, best of all beef breeds for out Southern conditions. Eighty breed ing cows; young stuff for sale. Extra good breeding. Evans Lunsford Covington, Ga. Automobile Contact Points, 715c? Why pay $1.50 or $2 for new points We put new platinum on for 75< each. Send them to us and get then by return mail. Wiesepape Mfg Co Columbia, S. C. Eggs?Prize winning Rose, Singh Comb lilack Minorcas, Pape, North rop, Mishler strains. Dark Cornlsl 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 hopes and other junk from trash piles; no capital needed. Write for prices. Hendersonville Rubber & Metal Co., Hendersonville, N. C. For Sale?Mountain Grown Lookout Mountain Irish Potatoes?Plant in July and raiso lino crop. Price, $1.50 per bushel. Order now, from C. P. Sanders, Spartanburg, S. G. Kellerstrass White Orpingtons? Reared from $100 pen. Aldrlcl strain from Madison Square Gar don blue ribbon winners. Fifteer eggs, $2, and $5. Orders filled with care. W. S. Stansell, Easley, S. C. For Sale?Kntiro stock of general merchandise valued at $1,500, more or less. Will sell at reasonable fig urea. HtocK tn good condition. Also ono desirable lot on Main street. Address A. Q. Rice, Fountain Inn, S. C. 850 Acres Houston County, tJa., Fine Farming and Peach Land?Railway way station on place. Don't hesitate on account of price, $10,004 for this whicht Is worth $30,000. Don't Wear A Truss! 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The stomach has regained its strength, and tho whole digestive tract has been toned up to do its work well, (live Nature the chance sho wants. .Sho will ropair tiio dtunngo. Mrs. Joe Person's Remedy Aids Nature That is ono of tho reasons it has been so successful for forty years in healing tho sick, restoring strong muscles, sternly nerves and good stomachs to tho ill. Hun- MPr , dreds of your neighbors can and do testify to this sterling remedy for blood disonsos and woman's Ills. Your druggist ought to havo it. If ho cannot supply you, send bis name and a dollar to tho manufacturers. REMEDY SALES CORPORATION, ; Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr?. Joe Person's Wash ^ ?UU,J,;J * in connoction with tho Kennedy for tho ^ cure of soros and tho reliof of inflainod and congested surfaces. It Is especially valuable to women, and should always bo used for ulcerations.' Here's Some of Our Work 1 We are proud of it. just as we're proud of every memorial, public or private, we've over built. Uettor still?our customers aro proud of them?they tell us so, and will toll you so. , , 4. , Wo submit designs, and givo you the benefit of our long experience without charge. Wo want to tell ^ you or our Improv- JW e<l fad 11 lies for producing memo- H-fcjW rials of perinanont rT| Confederate beauty. We want 11|| A you to know how DlJ ^ carefully wo select JM Monument material, how _ thoroughly Manning, our work Is done, and best vf^TsS-?'' S. C. of all how con- W scion tlous wo 3otall,a * CV"y L 11 Deigned We gcsrantee % ? satiifaction. Our *na lirlcos aro jVplp _ . 1 right. Wrlto ,?|i Built us today and let us study fcy Ma. your problem. Owen Bros. Marble & Gran- "8P| ite Company, Greenwood, S. C. Southern Insurance & Realty Co., Llfo Building, Macon, G&. For Sale?Three dogs, fpur hitch Pointer puppies, 0 months old. y . Black and white. Sire Champion. * Ladas No. 27307 of Stockdale Kennols, Bakersfleld, Cal. Dam, BessieKent's Queen No. 2 7 85 8. These arcr exceptionally fine individual specimens-?no better bred in the country. Address Dr. F. D. Kendall; Colum bla, S. C. ? V Lady or gentleman, fair education, to act a? our representative in home j town. Exclusive territory given. Selling oxperienco unnecessary. We furnish capital. Show how to build permanent business that should pay $2,000 first year. Staple line. Our booklet, "How to Start In Business V for Yourself," explains all. Free on request. Address Box 1G99. Philadelphia. Pa. * * What is it that happens twice in a "moment", but doesn't happen once ^ In a year. Answer?The letter "M'%