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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19
Ven sick. Too.

Jones says he thought his gas meter
rad gas-trick fever. but nov believes
I to be affected with galloping con
sumption.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19

Mother Canxiously)-"Don't go near
the horse, dear: he doesn't know you"
Child ito the animal)-"My name ith
Dorithy Perkins. horthey."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19

Husband (sarcastically)-"Oh, |
suppose you never did foolish thing
your life" Wife bitterly )-"Oh,
res. did. | married you" ."--I3alti-
more American.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19

Marie-"How are you going 70 re-
'orn him." Kste-"By marrying him. "
Marie-"Gcodness, Does he require
such heroic treatment as thatg"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19
mar,s Best Education.

The best and most important part
Of every mans education is that
which be gives himself.-Gibbons.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19

Wife-~Do you love me still. desry-'
Hub-"Why. yes: but you're never
still"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19
AT THE -
Play Houses
THE NEW MAJESTIC.

Why Reginald Reformed" Than
houser. A comedy of a new kind. A
wife cures her husband Of drink by
smuggling snake charmer and all
her venomous family into the house
Turn which way he may he meets the
reptiles and scared to death he jumps
into the water wagon. much TO the JOY
OF his wife.
True Western Hearts. American.
A western story Of early mining ad-
ventures.
Mutual Weekly No. S.
-Cabby and the Demon Majestic
A comedy.
Band concert 7:30.
CENTS-fo CENTS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19
His View.

'1s marriage a failure!" 4 wouldn't
say that. But there are pleasanter
Eays Of getting into bankruptcy.
rot Free Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19

The divorce court has no terrors
tor the man who makes pal out OF
ais wife.-Detroit Free Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19

I have always thought the actions
Of men the best Interpretations OF
their thoughts-Locke.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19
NEW KozY.

Good variety program tonight. Five
reels. all new. Watch for dates on our
big state right feature, Last Days OF
Pompeii." in reels. This picture is a
house record breaker
How Betty Made Good" Sells
western.
winter Sports in Switzerland .
scenic.
"A Short Life and Merry One" an
Edison comedy.
Scenes in Saigon Cochu,g educa-
tional.
Looking for Trouble" S. A. comedy.
FIVE cENTs--TEh CENTS
Benefit Show for Unemployed to-
morrow
Coming Saturday;
Between Two Fires" Lubin
special
Coming Monday.
Adventures of Kathlyn." third reel.
Coming soon:
Last Days of PompeiL"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19
Pictures

Florence Lawrence ia The Laws
Decree. When Flo's mother through
want steals. Flo shoulders blame. A
mastery drama in two parts.
-slim 10 the Rescue" Some comedy.
We show rain or shine and always
deliver the goods.
Home best music, best pictures and
vaudeville
Matinee 2:S0 TO 4:30 D. m.
Pictures on az 7 D. m.
Vaudeville $3.50, $50 and l0:45 ,. m.
~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-19
nUGG THEATRE
TONIGHT
VAUDEVILLE

Change today. stross and Becker. a
musical act Of quality recently return
ed from a successful tour OF Australia
Trumpet, double voiced eornet, cello.
organ.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
URGE ACREAGE REDUCTION.
Warehouse bill .NSO Endorsed by
5. {. Cotton Congress.

Columbia Sept. 25.-Thc South
Carolina division of the Southern Cot
ton Congress, which met here last
night, was in session until an carly
hour this morning. The cotton Situa-
ton was eXhaustivcly discussed and
resolutions were passed asking that
the legislature. ut the coming special
session. pass Il law requiring cotton
acreage i'm this state to be reduced At
least so per cent. a state cotton
warehouse bill, similar to that passed
heretofore, was also endorsed
The congress will request Governor
please to attend the meeting of gov
crnOrs Of the cotton growing States
i'm Washington.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
WILL WEAR COTTON DRESSES.
Cloth Sent Misses Clark, Smith and
BurlcsOn by South Carolina Mill.

Washington, Sept. 24.-Miss Gene
We've Clark, daughter Of the Speaker;
Miss Lucy Burlcson, daughter Of the
postmaster general, and Miss Callic
HOke Smith, daughter Of the Georgia
senator. received today presents of
enough cotton cloth from u South
Carolina mill to make each of them
u dress. They are to make these gowns
themselves and wear them at the Cot
ton Fashion Show to be held here at
the Willard Hotel October 7 and s.
These patterns were presented to them
in the Speakers Office at the capitol
by Representative Joseph II. Johnson
of the 4th district. They are from u
Spartanburg mill.
Later Speaker Clark, Representa-
tive Johnson and the three young wo-
men posed on the steps Of the capitol
for moving pictures, which are to bc
part of the cotton bargain week cru
SADIE started by Miss Clark.
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th"N remained for several weeks. Mr.
Strauss told Of how they saw the men
wing had enlisted the night before
marching by, each one with big
towel wrpped around his body, to the
river to bathc, the first duty Of re-
cruit. From the Y. Nj. G. A. building,
winch was only block from their ho-
tcl, hundreds Of young men enlisted.
All public vehicles bore the sign
four King and Country Needs YOu."
some owners at first refused to have
this sign tackled on their vehicles, but
a boycott was at once established
against them and they were forced to
put up the signs for self preservation.
Mr.. Strauss told Of several incidents
which occurred during their stay,
which was one OF interest despite the
war.
Ihey sailed from Liverpool on Sep
tember l. landing at Boston on Sep
tember 8. where they were met by
lrlends ana where hey remained sew
eral days. Here they first heard IF
the illness Of their son, Mr.. L. 1.
Strauss, although they were assured
that he had recovered. From Boston
they came to Charleston, where they
MADE another stay of several days be-
fore returning to their home at Sum-
ter. which they reached Wednesday
night. where they were welcomed by
their friends and relatives.
Mr.. Strauss has eleven nephews in
the French army, and several cousins
serving under the Kaiser, but he is
glad of the fact that he is an Ame-i-
can citizen and that the United States
is not mixed up in the strife of the
European nations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
HOPE FOR RESULTS.
South Carolina Farmers Representa-
tivcS DO Not Wish to Raise In
founded Expectations.

Washington, Sept. 24.-SOuth Caro-
lima members Of the Farmers union
and members of congress who attend
cd the White House conference today
are hopeful that tangible results may
follow the meeting but believe it bet
ter not to hold out too much hope as
resulting from it for the reason that
the president was very cautious in
what he said. He explained that he
was deeply sympathetic with the cot
ton growers and that were he able to
do SO without going into deeper econ
Omic questions he would readily lend
his assistance. The situation here at
the present time does not seem to in
dicatc that there is much more the
government can do. 1t will be up to
the conference Of governors begin
ming here next Monday to initiate a
feasible State movement in coopera.
ton with the aid the government is
already giving.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
Can't Take Beer at Navy Yards.

Washington, sept. 25.-It became
known here today that an issue in
N"lNinE enforcement of Secretary
Daniels regulation against liquor on
naval N"Hs1ls and in navy Yards had
hc"n raised and settled To the entire
satisfaction of all concerned big
beer wagon was driven up to the on
trance "l ia" Boston navy yard with
many kC@s consigned to the Argen-
tin" hatticShiD Rivadavia. The officer
in command refused to admit the
cars" ana reported the incident To
secretary Daniels. who approved his
@''l"n. Later however. according to
unofficial adviccs. bum-boat car
RED the beer OUt 10 tho R!V&daVia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
To Establish Wheat Mill,

If the farmers of Clarendon will en-
courage the enterprise there will be a
-four mill put in operation in this
vicinity in the near future. Mr.. T.. i.
Erwin. who is a man of fine business
ability, contemplates such an enter
lrisc and if he can get assurance that
the farmers will put in some three
hundred acres in wheat he will consid
CT the investment seriously. This
would nc 4 splendid thing for this sec
ton. There is no reason why good
wheat cannot be raised and save
thousands of dollars that is now going
to the west Plant wheat and have
good unadultcratcd flour at home. If
the War continues the price of flour
ncAt year will be beyond the reach Of
,hc average family, but if it is made
1T home the people will he indcpend-
Cnt so far rs bread is concerned
Manning Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
STATE BANK PROPOSED
Texas Legislature i'm Special Session
Considering the Establishment OF
Central Bank.

Austin, Tex, Sept. PA special
session of the Texas legislature began
here today to consider the establish
ment Of a central bank of Texas with
$20,OOO,0OO capital.
AS now projected the bank would
have about $75,000,0 in Texas school
land resources available Us pledges on
which to secure credit. The object is
to provide an institution which will
loan money on crops.
This is the second special session
this year. The first, ending yesterday,
enacted q law enabling cities, towns
and individuals to build cotton ware
houses under state supervision.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
PRESIDENT HAS RIGHT.
Gregory Holds Action is Legal

Washington. Sept. 25.--By order of
President Wilson as cOmmander-in-
chief of the army and navy the wire
less station of the Marconi company
ut Siasconsett, Mass, was closed to-
day because it declined to recognize
the right of federal government to ex-
crciso a censorship over the plant.
The navy department took no cog
nizance of the fact that the Marconi
company had filed in a federal court
an application for an Injunction to
restrain the naval officers from clos
ing or cenSorinS the station. AL
though it appeared as if the wireless
company might compel the navy of
!icials to exercise force the company
finally decided to offer no resistance
and the station was closed at / p. m
Attorney General Gregory's opinion
on the case closed Us follows
"In case it becomes inadvisble, for
any reason, to continue the censorship
| do not hesitate, in view of the ex-
traordinary conditions existing, to ad-
wise that the president, through the
secretary Of the navy or any other ap-
prOpriatc department, close down, or
JUNIOR CLASS ELECTIONS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
HAlSKE,TT N CHARGE.
South CarOIinian Given Important
Pest.

WashirStOn, Sept. 24.--Frank n.
GnuSkcu OF the state department. for
mcrly of Columbia, was today desig-
mated by Secretary McAdoo as dis
bursing officer Of the national exposi
lion commission. The commission.
which was appointed to settle disputes
between the management of the Pan
anna Pacific exposition and exhibitors
and to entertain official representa-
tiNcs Of foreign nations at the expo
Sltlon, has opened offices at the State
department to conduct preliminary
work
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WILSON SHOWS DISPLEASUItE.
Docs mot Like Interviews Given out by
DiplOmats-Rustcm Boy Withdraws.

Washington, Sept. 24.-Prcsidcnt
Wilson today manifested to callers his
displeasure over recent utterances of
some Of the diplomats accredited to
tho United States from belligerent
governments. He mentioned no names
and told newspaper men he would
make no comment. preferring that the
discussion be conducted through the
regular channels Of the state depart
ment.
Three published interviews In par
ticular have given the American gov
ernment Offcnse, one by the Turkish
aEabassador. ~. Rustem Bcy, another
by Sir Lionel Garden. British minister
to Mexico, and Il third attributed to
Baron Won Schoen. formerly secretary
Of the German embassy at Toyko. but
formally repudiated by him.
Whether other interviews have been
taken up officially has not been di-
vulged. The Turkish ambassadors
given an opportunity to withdraw his
remarks, informed the president he
did not care to change his views and
would leave the United States soon ON
leave OF absence. His interview COM
Jared lynchings in the United States
and water cures" i'm the Philippines
to acts the Turkish people had com
mittcd I'm religious uprisings.
An explanation Of the remarks of
Sir Lionel Garden. who criticised Pres
ident Wilson's Mexican policy, is cx-
pcctcd to be forwarded by the Brit
ish foreign office.
Paron Won SchOcn called on Acting
secretary I.anCing Of the state de-
pertinent and personally rcpudiatcd
an interview i'm which he is credited
v.th saying that war between the
United stated and Japan was incvita-
bic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
COTTON BILL CRISIS
South Carolina Congressman Urged
to Present New Loan Measure

Washington, Sept. 24.-It was learn
cd here today that certain members
Of the South Carolina delegation in
the house have been requested by
their colleagues to draw up another
cotton bill which, if passed, will af-
the South. 1t is likely that this bill
will follow the lines of the Henry
will be fixed for cotton, the Henry
bill fixing it's value at 10 cents as
Il basis of loans.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
Bclgians Capture Germans.

Antwerp. Sept 25.-It Is officially
announced that the Belgians arc again
taking the offensive, defeating the
Germans I'm a sharp fight south of
Antwerp. capturing eight hundred
prisoners and three guns. The Ger
mans were forced to withdraw south
ward. The Belgian premier has an
nounced that Germans have made
fresh proposals for peace with Bel
gium. which the latter promptly re-
tected.
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Bordeaux, Sept. 25.-The French
foreign Office declares that General
stenger. commanding the SD German
brigade has issued an order to take
no prisoners. The order reads:
shoot all who fall into your hands.
singly or I'm groups: dispatch the
wounded. armed or unarmed." The
Germans must leave no French be-
hind them"
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Fighting OH both Wings of Line.

Paris, Sept. 25.-Heavy fighting Is
going On at both ends of the great
battle line. On the left wing the al
lies are opposed by German reinforce
ments coming to the front via Liege.
On the right the Germans and allies
are engaged in a fierce battle in the
vicinity of Verdun. The situation at
the center remains unchanged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
FARMERS MUST LIVE AT IIOMI;
THIS WINTER.
Good Fall Garden OF Great Value nj
This Timc-List of Vegetables to In
cludc.

Clemson College, Sept. 25.-What-
ever course may be advised for the
South Carolina farmer at this crit
ical time, it is admitted by all that it
is Of prime Importance that the farm
er this winter produce something for
his family and his beasts to eat
Clemson College is accordingly urg
ing as one of the most important
things for the farmer at this time the
preparation of a good fall ard winter
garden.
+. j. Crider, associate professor of
horticulture, says that a small amount
of time and labor expended in pre-
pairing and planting u fall garden will
bring valuable returns, aside from the
pleasure of having fresh Vegetables
for the table during the dry" winter
months, the financial saving is worthy
Of consideration. He adds the follow
ing directions for the fall garden:
Bcets.-Sow beet seed latter part of
September. Plants will stand the
winter and produce bccts for. early
spring use.
Cabbage.-If set now, good plants of
Wakefield varieties will form heads
before cold weather. With slight pro-
lection both cabbage and Collards will
carry throughout scvcrcst winters.
Kalc.-Sccd Sown during Septem-
Der will produce an abundance Of
green's during winter and early spring.
Siberian Curled is a good fall variety.
Lettuce.-SOw Big Boston variety
for supply Of delightful salad in fall
and winter. With slight protection
firm heads can be produced.
Observation-Disclosures will stand any
amount of cold. Seed sown in Scptem-
Der will furnish greens throughout fall,
winter and early spring.
Onion.--Whitc Pearl is splendid va
ricty for fall planting. Sets of this
variety will furnish bulbs and tops
Noii iHo "'ii'Si t'ii't Ciiiy opl lno' ocCN
may be sown from September 20 to
October Is.
Garden Peas.--Plant during Novem-
Der for earliest spring peas. Alaska
is good variety for fall planting.
Radish.-Long white Spanish or
some Of the other varieties of winter
radish will remain in good condition
throughout winter. Sow seed last of
September.
Rape.-ThOugh commonly sOwn for
pasture, rape seed sown in September
will yield excellent winter greens.
Spinach.-One of our most delight
full vegetables. Seed sown late in
September or early in October will
produce greens throughout winter and
until late spring.
TurnipS.-This is one Of the reliable
vegetables that will produce both
roots and tops for winter and spring
use. Sow seed from first to Goth f
September.
Every farmers garden should be
provide with cold and hot beds.
They are easily and cheaply con-
"tructcd and serve as an important
factor in Keeping up the supply Of
vc3Cta blcS during the winter months.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
KAISER SERIOUSLY ILL.
Revolts In Austria Assume Dangerous
Proportions.

The Hague. Sept. 25.-Rcports are
current here that tho Kaiser Is serious
ly III at the headquarters of the gen.
sraf stan mt Lexemberg and special
ist has been summoned from Berlin.
IL is reported that the illness began
with heavy cold which was caught
when he visited the soldiers in the
trenches during a heavy rain.
Rome reports today that revolts
have broken out In Bohemia. Austrian
silesia and Croatia. Rioting has been
going on ut Prague for several days in
which many were killed and injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
Death.

Died last Wednesday night at her
home about six miles west of Manning,
Mrs. Emma y. Hodge, wife Of Mr.. Jos.
w. Hodge, aged about 61 years. The
funeral took place at Home Branch
Thursday afternoon. Rev. NJ ].
Kyscr Of PaXvillc conducted the SER
vices Manning Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
Dcughcrty of Sumter Heads Third
Year Men at Carolina This Session.

Columbia, Sept. 26.-The junior
academic class, University of South
Carolina, elected officers for the year
yesterday as follows: X. L. Dough-
erty, Sumter, president; j. McB.
Dabhs, Mayesvillc, vice president; Fl.
S. Stevens, Charleston, secretary; Sam
alcCown, Florence, historian; "Runt"
CoSgeshall, honor committeeman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
Appclt not Consulted.

The governor has revoked the COM
county, for what reason we do not
know. Not in Il single instance has
The senator been consulted and his
first knowledge came from the reports
in the daily newspa papers.-Manning
Times
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Paris, Sept. 25.-Ten thousand Ger
mans are reported to have been kill
Cd and twenty thousand wounded i'm
the attempt to take verdun by storm.
The forts are replying to German
bombardment with heavy artillery.
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continues on the left wing of the al
lies where the French are being op-
posed by German rcinforccments COM
Ing from the north via Licge. The
Germans have occupied the Meuse
heights and are marching on Stmi-
hiel. The French have occupied the
opposite heights before Verdun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30

Berlin. Sept. 25.--lt was officially
announced today that the Germans
are rushing siege guns from Metz to
lombard Verdun and strong French
forts In that vicinity. The French are
striving to prevent the arrival of these
guns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30

Vienna Sept 25.--It was officially
announced today that the Austrians
met the i;ussians I'm Northern Cali
cia. driving them hack across the vis-
t,da river with heavy losses. The
Austrians In Galicin are now on the
offensive.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30

bordeaux. Sept. 25.-It Is officially
reported that the Germans are again
bombarding Notre Dame cathedral at
Rheims. The bombardmcpt was re-
sumed last night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30

Paris. Sept. 25.-The Matin today
says: AFTER eight weeks Of war it is
estimated that the Germans have lost
u million men In the fighting against
France. Russia and Belgium, in kill
cd. wounded and missing. Austria
has lost another million against Rus
sia and Servia.
Counting men between II to 60, the
Germans still have 100000 under
the colors. million in France. half a
million in garrisons and guarding
communications and two and a-half
million resisting the Slav invasion.
1t Is reported that since the battle
OF the Aisne began the Ger man dead
are bcing piled In railroad cars and
taken to Germany"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30

Petrograd. Sept. 25.-It was official
iy announced today that the Austrian
garrison ut Przomsyl was defeated to-
day when II made sortie and was
driven back into forts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
british Merchantmen Sunk.

London. Sept. 25.--The British
steamer Indian Prince has been de-
stroyed by the German auxiliary cruis-
er Crown Prince Wilhelm off the
South American coast. according to a
dispatch from Rio Janeiro.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
Invasion Of Scryiu Gails.

Nish, Sept. 25.-Ano,hcr attempted
invasion OF Scrvia by Austrians has
been repulscd after bloody fighting.
along the battle line from Zornik
Losnitza. Mitrovitza to Chabatz.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
Australian Forces Active.

London. Sept. 25.-German New
Guinea has been seized by Australian
forces. The German garrison at Her.
bershOc has been annihilated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30

London. Sept. 25.-A Revised off,
cial list shows $50 persons saved and
about 1.4oo drowned when the three
British cruisers were blown up by u
German submarine last week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
British CAPTURE Rcscryists.

Queenstown. Sept. ga British
cruiser has captured the Dutch liner
Amstcldijk with IL number of Ger
man rescrvists aboard.
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Paris. Sept. 25.-Fresh British
troops are being landed In France and
rushed to the front. some already
reaching the firing line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-30
Roumania May Declare War OH Aus
tr1a.

Rome. Sept. 25.--Thc Italian gov
ernmcnt issued decree today 70. bid
ding ayiators to fly over Italian soil.
1t 10 reported Roumania Is about
to declare war on Austria.