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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

this tract.
so acres 9 miles east of ehiekasha;
all in cultivation; worth SIS per acre;
bargain at 500 per acre,
100 acres miles north Of Chicka.
sha; 60 acres in alfalfa; fair improve
ments; all bottom land; fenced and
cross-fenced can make low price on
this farm in order to make quick sale
Nice 7.room cottage at Tenth and
Colorado; modern large bath room
and pantry; large south and east
porch, well kept lawn, outbuildings.
lot s7hxle5; want to exchange foi
farm.
Groom house, bath and ball; rooms
large; also kitchen pantry, pastry pan
try, closets, fireplace and brick man
tlei front porch 9xSO. back porch
screened. 6xiO; hot and cold water
sofe water on back porch: broom ser
want and WISH house; barn for horse
and COW. feed room and buggy shed,
back yard fenced with woven wire;
shade and fruit trees: lot 75xl65 cas-
front blocks of Esreet car line ,
blocks OF school. 4 bargain at sS0O0
and win give terms to suit purchaser
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

is hearty vigorous life, according to
Hugh Tallman Of San Antonio. We
find" he writes, that DR. Kings New
Life pills surely put new life and en-
ergy into a person. Wife and | be-
lieye they are the best made" Excel
lent for stomach. liver or kidney trou
hles 25 cents at Brown & Co.'S
ADV. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

Ladies, do not write your invita-
tions to social functions. Let The
Daily Express print them, Finest
near-engraving texttype used. Prices
much lower than you can afford to
write them. Cards and envelopes 10
match. Very latest designs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30
First published Nov. 20, 1879
ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION
FoR LETTERS or ADmlNlsTRA.

ttlrst published Nov. ~, lylZ.)
ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION
FOR LETTERS or ADMlNIsTRA.
TloN.
State OF Oklahoma, Grady County.
In County Court.
IN the Matter OF the Estate Of Harriet
Welty. Deceased.
Now, on this 2srd day Of November,
1912, Mrs. A. E. Fisher having filed
in this court her petition alleging that
Harriet Welty died intestate on OF
about the llth day OF July, 1910, leay-
ing property within the jurisdiction Of
this court, and praying for the ap-
pointment OF C C. Fisher as admins
TRAITOR Of said estate
1t is ordered that said petition be
and here5y is set for hearing on the
Ath day of December, 1912, at the hour
Of 10 o'clock a. m, and that notice
thereof be given by publication fol
ten days in the chickasha Express
published at Chickasha, Oklahoma
and by mail to the heirs at law Of said
decedent resident Of said state as re
quired by law.
(seal.) N. NJ. WILLIAMS,
11-2S-10d County Judge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

For Exchange-One of the best res
idences in Chiekasha: furnace heat !;
modern to exchange FOR farm.
20 acres. well improved, irrigated
land, with perpetual paid up water
right large house, with other neces-
sary buildings, tools and Implements,
2 teams. This land raised this year
2 cars Of onions, cars Of cabbage. )
bales Of ateDle cotton This tract is
in Hidalgo county. Texas: within ia
mile Of a town Of $500. No incum-
brance Iriee $4,000 win exchange
for good CAickasha property.
SO acres, s5 under cultivation, g.
room house; miles of Alex; $500
mortgage; to exchange equity for res.
ldence in Chickasha.
100 acres, clear Of incumbrance; 80
acres under cultivation. This tract is
miles Of Texhoaa. Texas county.
Oklahoma; to exchange FOR Chickgsha
residence.
1850 acres near Colby, KAN: clear Of
Ircumbrance; to exchange for modern
cottage In Chickasha.
New broom house, on North Side,
for $3.50.
See me when you wan bargain
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30
AELPs A JuDeE IN A aAp FIx.

Justice ElI Cherry Of Ginls Mills,
Tenn, was plainly worried A bad
sore on bis leg had baffled several
doctors and long resisted all remedies.
4 thought it was cancer" he wrote.
At last used Bucklln's Arnica Save
and was completely cured Cures
burns, boils. ulcers cuts, bruises and
piles. 25 cents at Brown & Co.'S
ADV dew
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30
PUBLIC SALES

There win not be many public sales
this season. Stock OF all kinds are
selling high. Plenty Of buyers and
everyone that needs stock win buy
early From December lst to Febru-
ary lst will be the best time to make
your sale. 7 have few open dates for
sales See me at once and make your
date Remember I can furnish the
clerk and viii cash your notes as
cheap as any one. Write or phone
Kills.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30
LOST AND FOUND.
MISCELLANEOUS.

FOR SALE OR rRADE-Residence
and lot for small tarm and work stock
and farm implements, property well
located. Address 1921 South Fifth.
street 1i-29.st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

FOR HENT-Basement ander the
Daily Express office, very cheap. Call
at this office. 7-27-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30
RAGS WANTED.

Cash paid Tor clean cotton rags
Express office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

First published Nov ~. 1929
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION
FcN RAPPolNTMENT OF ADMIN
lsTRAToR.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

FOR RENT-Modern three room
house, close M 5l4allinois. Phone
ozo. 1l-27-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

FR RENT Nicely furnished rooms
with board. Phone 6l7fL ll-27.3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

FOR RENT-one eight room mod
ern house, with barn, cave, servant
house, first class location. 1914 South
Eighth street. Phone s9G. W. E.
Bennett 1i.2g.2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30
Jonas Cook

foU cAa BuYSSNYfaIne YOU
ALL COMPETITION.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

Our stock Of good things to
eat Is complete. Below we give
you a psrtis .ist 81 our many
dainties
Heinz Plum Pudding,
5Ib Fruit Cake,
New Nuts Of all kinds,
Fancy Ford Dates,
Mammoth Smyrna Figs,
Citron, Lemon and Orange Peel
Vegetables, as follows
Lettuce, celery, beets, fresh
onions, caulifiower, pumpkin,
yam sweet potatoes
Call up Tignor and he will tell
you Of more good things to eat.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30
A. B. THOMPSON

III SOUTH THIRD ST.
Phone G6. chIckasha, Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

COL E. J. HUBBARD,
HUGH HALE,
Auctioneers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30

City Clerk.
chicakasha, Oct 2s, 1912. 1o-2S-lOd
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-30
P. c. STACY

office in rear Of Farmers State Bank.
chickssha. Okla.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08
NEWSPAPER UNDER FIRE

The latest number Of the Central China Post
Hankow, Is an example Of modern journalism
worthy or attention Its lending article ia
headed Please Excuse" and relates that the
abbreviated Size OF The paper lq due TO the
TACT that II was published under fire The
reporters who covered" the battle Haukow
the most decisive battle OF the revolution to
date, covered Il from the local room Of the
paper on which they worked The battle ragged
all around the Pos, building. which was dam.
aged by shells from tho Maxim guns Of both
sides
Had our staf been trained IN the Wild and
woody west" explains the paper eGltorlally.
they possibly might have been kept at work
with bullets flying f. at the windows. but they
did not take kindly TO the experience"
All their coolies fed to the country and they
were able to print a paper only half the normal
size Since the revolution commenced this
paper has shown sortttude, enterprise and
pluck which are examples to the older journals
in China. The Posi- SAYS:
1T does not oftp hapnen that opposing
forces arrange to lght their battles in full view
Of the newspaper Office. but this took place on
Saturday The Pos building stands on the
Hupeh road, at the ndge OF the British conces.
sion, where tho old -lty wall used to be It IS
three stories high ard hes FIAT roof Parallel
with the Hupeh road. and at a distance OF
about thousand yards runs tho railway which
is carried on the to9 Of high embankment
The mornings LATHE was fought largely
along the line OF the railway. As the sun came
over the hills bcyori Wuchang. the revolution.
aries advanced 10 he attack One party, m
teen hundred strong came from the further end
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08

oi the Sin oong road with two guns and wont
by the railway. They advanced In their usuaI
tdmuItuous drove without amy apparent order
Another afty. less In number. came from the
lower end O. The road and went by the diagonal
street toward the station They marched two
deep. ana as they proceeded placed men IN
the trenches and huts 10 cover % retreat Tho
reyoIai!ou,sts planted two new guns IN tho
railway and the train came down with frosb
body o' troops who w,rr led on the run 10
the scene OF battle around tho station II
soon became evident that the reyoIutjopis,s
had carried tho station. when the station was
lost tho i'pcriallsts opened fire with shrepne,
from their guns stationed at the rae, course
Al 10. 3" o'clock there was a tremendoug
bang she'll had struck corner ~ ,he
building bringing down Il lot of bricks and
right a'e. .t came two more. v hitch fell a MAJ
way of
At the urd Of tho day tho honorg romoJrod
with Oh. .,yolutlouists since they held their
ground though outclassed in every way Tho
mex day 'Hn battle was renewed and tho I'm
perIa.l..s 11. The Post was under FIRE ngaln
throughout The day and the building was dam.
aged r. considerable extent. but the etar
RENAME! on their duties When the prcsp
time 'Am' tho editorial stan performed the
work oi he coolies and got tho paper out"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08

Ike an island, surged a billowy sea Of red
sandstone carved into fantastic. rounded. and
oval masses, colossal In size, between whose
cross hodded and swirling slopes wound deep
and tortuous canyons Hidden away I'm such
labyrinth It is not surprising that the bridge
remained so long unknown. Yet II Is only
Tour miles distant IN q uOrtherly direction from
fhe mountains summit and il visible from this
point as tiny arch. provided one knows ex.
ncty where to look Otherwise the eye may
wander at will over this wilderness of rock
without sighting Its most interesting feature
Although so close Mt hand. this goal was
only reached after two days time and n tour.
ney OF 30 miles over q very Indirect route
Tho mountain had to he descended to the
south. long detour made around its eastern
fank. and devious and winding course fol.
slowed nOrthvard down the bridge canyon over
a trail ever difficult and ofttimes dangerous.
The way led between lofty and perpendicular
cliffs, towering to a sheer height Of onc-hfth Of
a mile, on whose vertical sides could now and
then he deserted the crumbliug ruins Of some
ancen; cliiTdwelling
In places the walls oycrhunC to form wat
semi spherical chambers large enough 10 shell
ter n cathedral and in which a shout echoed
and rc.ochoed many times: in other places the
sides approached SO closely that the only foot
hold was in the rocky bed Of tho small stream
cRrious passage from boulder to boulder
After hours OF laborIous and intricate travel.
r point was rounded and 500 yards ahead
graceful arch was outlined beneath which the
canyon and stream continued their nevuOus
partnership Tho first view of the bridge Is
niuimiacd by the lofty walls beyond and the
comparatively narrow dolle through which Il
is only partly visible, but once passed under,
II may be seen in its fun magnnccnce
A towering arch, rainbow.shapcd, Of wonder
ru symmetry. rises nearly sheer from a ledge
on he one side, and, spanning the stream.
Joins the opposite canyon wall on It's down.
ward curve. The opening. augmented by n
gorge cut by the stream TO a depth OF 50 feet
below the level of the supporting bench. meas.
urca a vertical distance Of 2G7 feet: but the
total height from stream.bottom to the top Of
the arch is 500 feet while the abutments at
their base stand 27S feet apart. The causeway
upon which one may be lowered from nm ad
jacent cliff but whose sides are too steep to
serve for a complete passage, is 80 feet wide
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08

Indians prior 10 It's discovery by white men;
but as to Tho actual know ledge of 10 there IA
uncertainty Douglass relates that White
horschcgar. his guide ou % SECOND ylsIt 10
the bridge would not 20 beneath tho arch
hut laborously clamberod around one side
Whenever 90 wRs necessary tu pass Later
Mrs. John Ncthcrill m ACCOMPLISHED Navajo
iiugui7t. asrcrtaiucd from ou old Navajo TINT
the arch is supposed 10 represent the rainbow,
or sunpath and ono who passed under could
not return without n certain prayer Evidently
Nhilchorscbcgay had forgotten this praver
and feared vengeance should no break the
legendary prohibition Nearly beneath the
arch are the remains Of an ancient altar. built
doubtless 10y the "lin-dwcers indicating that
tho bridge was probably an object OF supcrsu.
uous worship even 10 this ancient people
Tho bridge Is al once the largest and mogt
remarkable known Not only I'm size but in
shapelincss does Il surpass any Of its rivals
Below is tabulated for comparison the dlmcn.
sions In feet Of the largest Of tho natural
bridges the measurements Of the first four
taken from the surveys OF w Douglass
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08


and to the east 81 hTo'u"N WI III, ".t''
The arch IS carved rom """ .''.o' -" ,'','
grained sandstone hrl'KF'o upon us Su'''''
and stained WIN Neruca, S"""NS W 1"'N''
shade Mostly massive, tno"Eh III i"' op'4"'
bedded the rock Is oh'y inou,' "'''S ~" """
IS easily crushed pehehth Tue p'oNS VI nal'
mer, GeoIoelcaily u II p"'' VI INC ,pp.'
La Plata sandstone 'or'n"'Ioh % t''"' ''l',N'
ness, depoS"ed IN Jurats'c "'n' WV as
portion ni southeast Juan So"'""e en- '''"' ''o'
ana northeaFt Ar'hona'
Inc origin o, '"r arcn Is s'rnF'' anu eI'ue"'
II was ca"S'" ny '"' p'"s, e'sN' va, 'V"."h VI
me neck OF m'"nu'r ,n"'i''''o w." ,'.n
hlgh ana S'''p "u'S' ""'n a" oi'"."N ""'
ihau' vi o"~" '"o ''"s"e VI NJ '"'"N -
pern''''"E '"' St.'"'" ~ 'u, o' vs. '''''.~ .,
ny Ho"'"E o'n'"'" '"e NV" nus '.' ".'u' l"'
""'' ""'f maui ",e W." e"'t' 50" anu N,''n
-S ''S'"l S'"l' w Wv =, ~" W
M'"'"''' ms ''T"'o,''' "'N o. w" '"u '.
''''-', ~ "''u ,,.' ~
" "'nu D'""" s""u' al u N'I'" u''i'' ~ ""
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08

four miles above oN' o' the bridge canyon
int" ,ho Colorado riy,s 80 a point lG miles be
low RS confluence with 'hu san Juan
The most exact directions for reaching the
bridge would be inadequate SO obscure aud
devious is the trail leading thereto: hence the
services OF n guide are Indispensable OlJato
Utah. whore guide and OUTFIT for the final por
ton OF the trip may be secured. Is reached By
two routes between which there Ia little
rhoice, on the one hand Gallup Now Mexico
on the Santa Fe line may be made tho start.
ing point whence one must go by stage rs
miles 10 Fort Defiance. Arizona. and from
mere by wagon or pack outht 1876 miles in
northcrly direction to Oljato on tho other
mana, the traveller may leave q branch Of the
I'hF'r a Rio Grando railroad al Dolores
'"'"fad", stage 81 miles TO BluM Utah md
thef" secure horses for the remaining GO niles
u" Oilaio The bridge is distant from OIiato
only 81 miles, as Tho crow nice hut the traIl
PASSES over twice this distance and three daye
VIII b" required for this last and mos, am
cUI' part M tho trip. \ minimum OF IL DAYS
should Dee allowed for the round trim ubctb.r
IN" start De made from Gallup or Dolores and
N" Journey may be ACCOMPLISHED M any finn
during The year snyc IN winter Tho trim IA mn
extremely nrduous and toilsome ono and
would be frauRht with danger to an ,novno
rlencod traveller. but under competent ruId
ance may b" accomplished with no speciaI
hazard, though hardshps and Inconvenience
and many Of them, must be expected
The government has already made NJ thls
natural wonder a national monument Tins
preserving Z. for all time against vandaIIs,,
ana conm'FciaIlsm and conserving Il for m.
enjoyment Of all '"'
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08

EAR the southeast corner OF Utah,
In remote and weIllnigh inacces'
slble part Of the Navajo reserya-
tion now given over to the use OF
the Piutes. Is situated a natural
bridge. called by the Navahoes
Nonnezosche. the stone arch, by
the Piutes BarohoInl, the rainbow.
when surpasses any structure Of
It's kind known to man. Even
the other great bridges OF south.
,rp Trtob Tho r,r,I{r, ~. An
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08
CRACKED HANDS
ARE HEALED
Woman Suffered fer Years Resinoi
Worked Immediately

During mo winter many people
suffer untold agony from cAappcd and
cracked hands. The manner Of wash
ing and drying the hands, the water.
exposure. blood and innumcrabls
other things may cause this. To per.
sons suffering in this way, or from
any skin eruption, this woman's eI.
perience should prove Invaluable.
Il highly prize Rcsinol Soap and
Ointment. For years | had suffered
with my hands cracking Had used
all kinds OF Balve, but 10 no avail,
untn one day sample box Of Resinol
Ointment was sent to our home. Al
most discouraged. | had suffered so
long With my hands, | opened the
package and began reading some of
the testimonials. Finally | tried It,
and the effect was wonderful. II
seemed TO take the soreness away.
and Immediately began to heal. and
in a few days (usng II every nlght)
my hands were entirely healed.
feel that | cannot get along without
Resinol Ointment, and recommend IL
with pleasure, whenever an opportur
nifty presents itself
MRS. MATTE r. SHORT,
"SomervIllc, Mass
Reslnol Ointment Is tho most won.
derful skin remedy today. For sores,
pImples, every form OF eruptiye skin
disease. irritation and Inflammation,
eczema. letter. milk crust scald head.
BARRIERS itch, plmples,
chilbIains, cracked lips,
chaps. burns and scalds It is an ef-
'ectual and reliable remedy. It
soothes, relieves the pain and heals.
Reslnol Soap IS also very healing and
n perfect toilo, soap. Your druggist
will recommend RosIuol Ointment
and sell 1t 10 you in Gtty.cont ana
one dollar sizes. or you can make
free trial Of I, ny writing for sample
TO Department 49, Rcsinol Chemical
Co.. Baltimore, Nd.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08

Mrs Colin Gabble-Do you over per
NIT your husband to have his own
way
Mrs. stronEmInd Oh, yes, occasion
ally. He is sure 10 make fool OF
himself. and that makes him easier TO
manage next time.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08

gusta and the Edwin, known since 1902. are
exceeded in size and beauty by the rainbow
arch. Discovered but little over a year ago,
1t has thus far been visited by less than rs
white men and described but once
Recently n United States Geological Sur.
Vey party, consisting Of H. T.. Gregory In
charge John Wetherill X. c. Head and the
writer stood upon the summit Of Navajo
mountain and looked over country OF wild.
ness and grandeur. Fifty miles to tho north
the graceful peaks Of the Henry mountains out
lines themselves against the horizon: much
nearer the Colorado and San Juan rivers unit
ed IN the midst Of a tilted and dsjoiuted table
Iand 10 the west the Colorado was already be
ginning 10 make that wonderful mlle-decp cash
go lty called the Grand Canyon. while TO the
south was visible the even skyline formed by
the extensive tops Of Black and White mcsas
Turn in whatever direction one would the
ecene was one Of bcwildering magnitude
Nearer nj hand. surrounding the mountain
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08
/HE RE/N60W ARCIR rs eSZzIY EROT1 D0IfY I4Ty1T.
|TE/c>T/ 5OSFEET; S9HX 2|S EErT

by ~ feet thick at its keystone
point: and the limbs are not great
" I'm excess o! these dimensions.
A mere recitation Of figures must
fail TO convey an adequate idea Of
the imposing nature OF the bridge
II Is not the size alone. though this
far exceeds the greatest masonry
arches constructed by engineering
skill; nor is It solely the graceful
lines or curvature Of maximum sta.
billy, but rather all Of these, that
combine 10 make this the most re-
markable single arch now known,
II would easily span. with room to
spare. the dome OF the Capitol at
Washington. or, II hung over the
Flatlrou building Of New York, its
limbs would come within few feet
Of the ground, though 70 the west
Of Fifth avenue on tho one hand
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08
Deep Sea Nerslnn.

Tommy God What is It they ca, 6
pesslmist. pa?
Pa Cod-A pessIn'st my son Is
FISH who thinks there is hook In ey.
cry worm Puck
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08
ryIng to Explain II.

'uid r"a all ever ST. any Christmas pres
ents"' asked the little colored hoy.
Nc replied the other ~ seems Ike dat
de Christmas tree fruit crop IS failure down
whar I lives"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08

Hes gone to that meeting. hui. OF
FIRE"
Then he had better be careful or
they viii put him out"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08

We are told that It is the unevpect
cd that always happens II this is
true, "" should learn to expect It.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-08

Arch Skcwed spar with axis 2S7 feet
Mean span, - fo'' greatest span 20 feet. least
The exact location Of the bridge ia lntiudp
81 degrees % minutes q seconds and Iongf.
ture 40 degrees 81 minutes IS seconds west
Of Greenwich DouEIass) in San Juan county.
Utah; six miles nor,hward from the Arizona.
Utah boundary line. four miles west OF north
from tho summit cf Navajo mountain. and
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-12-27
MANY PEOPLE RIDING
BY AUTOMOBILE WAY.
Report of Commissioner Watson
Shows 6,76S Machines in
South Carolina.

In statement issued yesterday by
e. j. Watson, commissioner of agri-
culture, commerce and industries, at
tention is called to the indications of
prosperity afforded by the closer at
tention paid to road Improvement by
the farmers of the State.
Commissioner Watson calls atten-
tion to the fact that the most pros
porous of the agricultural counties of
the State show the largest increase
in proportion in the purchase of au-
,tomobiles for the present year.
= He has been engaged for some time
past in taking a census of the num-
ber of automobiles registered in the
State. According to the figures of
the department, the number of auto
mobiles so far registered are 6,76S,
and of this number 2,341 were regis
tered during 1912. Greenville county
leads with total registration of 657
with Charleston 656-The State.