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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12

SraNitate to the national and State
banks throughout the sections in
which it is circulating. The national
tank note in the vault of a national
b2Lk is Of no considerable benefit
IN the extension Of credits, but it is
alt entirely different matter in the
vault of a state bank. for there it may
De counted as Il part of such banks
leEal reserve, and therefore, becomes
a basis Tor the extension of credit,
which would nJt bc less than S4 for
81. Assuming that S50,0OO,OOO of
this currency will go to the state
banks, which, in view of the large
NUM- cr of such institutions in the
HCuth is not unreasonable to expect,
the issue of this emergency currency
really &i"CS the South a credit extern
sion capacity of not less than $50
100000 an amount sufficient in itself
60 care for all its possible needs. even
under the conditions which now pre-
vail.
The consumption of American cot
ION during the coming season is esti-
mated at Il minimum of II, 900, ,OOO
bales, ana a maximum of 100000.
II is probably true that so long as
the cotton Exchanges remain unopened
The marketing of the cotton offers a
'll!:""i' problem. as obviously cotton
vii! not hc bought except against sales
"r The spinning needs of the pur-
rhaScrS. 1t Is reasonable To- suppose.
however. that some arrangement will
early rc reached by the cotton nX-
chang" authorities which will permit
of reasonably quick resumption, and
aS soon as hedges are available pur-
ChaSos will only he limited by the
amount Of credit available.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
Allies Winning Victories.

Paris, Il. NJ, Sept. Sit is oGi-
ciiily announced that the allies arc
advancing against Mont Mirail. and
the Germans are retiring. There has
peeh violent lighting between Lafcrc
anu Vitry, also south OF Arsonrcs.
were Ger'narG arc now retroutiny.
The French right wing has rcpulscd
the German cavalry. The French
nave retaken st. Maudray, and Four
neauX. German division which
desperately attacked the allies between
Cateau Salines and Nancy was re-
pulsed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
BRYAN DENIES REPORTS.
German Emperor Silent as to Re.
n"wal oi Mediation Offers by Pres

I'NaI o. MCul2tiCn Oilers by Pres
idcn..
Washington, Sept. S.--I:Cports that
mtimations had been conveyed to the
State department by Oscar ). Strauss,
of New York, that the German en-
pcri"r would look favorably on 4 re-
ncwal by President Wilson of his Of
ie"3 OF mediation in the European con-
hict were denied today by Secretary
Bryan and Sir Cecil SPRING Rice, the
British ambassador.
Mr.. Strauss called at the State de-
partmcnt and the embassy Sunday.
Secretary Bryan said the rumorcd
purpOrt of the visit was ENTIRELY
without foundation" The British am
bassador said he had discussed peace
in Europe with Mr.. Strauss, but moth
ing was said to indicate that the lat
ter spoke in behalf Of the German
emperor. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
ALLIES hipULSf aERahAS.
TEC'TONS FALL BACK \JvrI,J, RE.
INC TWICE DEFEATED IN
FRANCE.
k">Sians Continue Their Successes i'm
East and Gradually Close Around
Last Austrian StrOnghoid-.imc.i-
CANS Find it Hard to Leave Euronr

Apart from the announcement that
the German forces have fallen boc,
before the offensive tactics Of the
allies on the line from Manteuil-je-
Haudouin to Ncrdun, the most inter-
cSlihG report contained in Il dispatch
20 the London Evening News, rron,
BouloSne, in which the French com
inander. Gen Pau, is given us author
ity Tor the statement that the allies
nave won victory at Percy -Sur-Oise.
in which the imperial guard, under the
crown prince of Germany, is alleged
to have been annihilatcd Ly u british
force.
The british official bureau saws that
the plans Of the French commando,
in chief, Gen. Jofrrc. are being carried
out steadily and that the allies have
succeeded in forcing back in a north
eastern direction the German forces
opposed to them.
Paris officially reports that the allies
have advanced their LETT wing without
energetic opposition by the Germans
and that several engagements on the
OurGq river ha' favored the French
British.
Reports from other sources, while
railing to reveal the purpose of the
German strategy in moving a great
force To the southeast of Paris, indi-
Gates a determination to deal the al
lies crushing blow before the COM
plete investment Of the French capi-
tai is attempted
German pressure on the left WING
OF the allies has been Withdrawn and
apparently the main strength OF the
invaders has been thrown against the
enemy's centre and right.
Official reports from Petrograd
state that the Russian troops are
gradually closing in on the strong
fortress OF Przemysl, so miles west
OF Lemberg and that this last re-
NAMING stronghold Of the Austrians in
Galicfa Will soon surrendtr Or be tax
en- by assault. ''
1t is stated officially at Antwerp that
the Belgians have repulsed q Ger
man attack against that city.
According to news dispatch from
Rome, members of the Italian So
cialist reform party have formally de-
clared for Italian neutrality.
Two thousand Americans, MANY of
them almost destitute, were in line
when the offices Of the American re-
lief committee in London were oDcn-
cd yesterday. The committee is hard
put to it to afford prompt relief.
1t is estimated that it viii be an
other month before all the Amcri-
can refugees are able to leave the
continent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12

The REPORTS from all soctione az ,h,
county ar" 60 the effect that cotton
is opening with exceptional rHridity
ANA that the bulk Of the crop is now
"Poh' Many farmers are GathcFing
from seven to nino hundred bounds ot
the FIRST picking. Taken as y whole
sumter county has Il biz cotton crou
and If the weather continues good j,
will be harvested unusually c1rly-
provided tho farmers can obtain mon-
cy TO pay the pickcrS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
SHORT SEREAL CROP.
In Wheat Only Will There be Excess

Washington. Sept Sin wheat
only will there be an excess in tho
country's food crops which might be
exported to assist in paying off the
nations European obligations due to
the sale of American securities bv
foreign holders early in the European
conflict. Department Of agriculture
reports today indicated that this is to
lie short crop year in every other
cereal.
With the largest wheat crop on rec
ORD, from present Indications S9G, 600. =
600 bushels, there is prospect that
approximately 100000. 600 bushels
might bc available for export. With
wheat selling at pore than $1.1O a
hushel this would cost foreign buy
crs $33O.O0O,0O0. Ii Will he offset
however. 10y decreased takings Of
American cotton abroad.
Last Wear the United states cx-
ported $3l1.00",0oo worth ur cotton.
but from Indications this Years crop
will fall far below th". amount.
1t is pointed ont that there will be
litt" rr no corn offered for cX.ort
because ot the short crop. Last wear
also was u short corn year and - con-
siderable quantity Of com was i'm
ported a% prod ably WI hc the case
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12

Berlin. Sept. S.--The war office an
nounces today that Germany has at
last forced the enemy to give battle.
The result is certain. The chief
strongholdsl of France with the en-
ception OF Paris have been invested"
The naval program will be taken up
next Gen. Reichstag has called for
a largo number of battleships. mine
layers. and other craft.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
War With Italy Expected.

Lausanne, Switzerland, Sept. s.
TWO hundred thousand Austrans arc
rnassed at Trent. The railroad into
Italy has been blown up. All strategi-
cal positions on the Austro. Italian
frontier are strongly fortified.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
Day Of Prayer for Pence.

Washington. Sept. S.-Prcsidcnt
Wilson today issued proclamation
designating October rs II dar of
prayer in the United states for peace
i'm Europe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
mon are now engaged in the battles i'm
western Europe.
Many Leave Paris.

Paris, Sept. Sit is officially stated
that the population of Paris has de-
creased two million since the mobiliza-
tion o: the army and the threat of a
siege by the Germans.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
Famous Promenade Now a stockyard

Paris. Sept. s.-The Pais-de-Bou-
lougne. the most fashionable prone
made In Paris has been turned into q
vast stock yard. Thousands of sheep
and cattle are grazing on the sward.
a strict aerial patrol Is being main
eonnua <ths cisx.. .ths .airmen
working In relays.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
ANAlYzES OFFER Of ta'ADO0,
BANKER SAYS RELlE,n NOW
AVAILABLE, is AMlLI..

70 the Editor of The State:

70 the Editor of The State:
l feel sure the incloscd extract from
a letter written by Mr.. Eldridgc, vice
president of the National CITY bank.
New York, will interest many Of your
readers. Mr.. Eldridgc is Il native of
Texas IA is deeply Interested in the
oou'h. {. c. Twi:ty.
Har;sVille, Sept. ..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
OFFICIAL STATEMENT To-Day SAYS: "ALLlES ARE DOING
WELL ALL ALONG THE LINE"
ALLIED NATIONS SUCCESS
ARE CERTAN-PARIs BOULE WARD TURNED MAMMOTH
YARD-BRYAN GERMANS WOULD
MEDIATION, ACCORDING AMBASSADOR
ALLIES PRESS ONWARD.

War OfIicc mt Bordeaux Says Success
Is Assured.
Bordeaux. Sept. s.-The war Office
issued the following statement ut
noon: Tho advance Of the allies
continues. We are convinced that
successes are asspr 4. Gen. Joffre re-
ports the plan of campaign meeting
with success at every point.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
Russia Anncxcs Galicia.

Petrograd, Sept. Sit was an
nounced today that Russia has declar-
ed Galicia Russian province and has
appointed Gen. Bobrinsky to act as
governor-genera!.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
!I'NiI'I, PLANT DESTROYED
t."~> - Fire at Wilson. v. G.. StOO
600.

Wilson. y. G.. sept. THE plant of
~" W. l.. Russell Shook and Iumhcr
Company together with nearly two
niIi''n feet of lumber and a number
of loaded freiEht cars. were DESTROYED
'H iir' here today. The loss is esti-
"''i at more than 100000. partially
covered by insurance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
TukisIl Army Ready.

Athens. Sept. S.--Eighty thousand
Turks concentrated ut TchatJa ready
TO oppose any attempt Of Russia to
land tfoops In Turkey. The Turks are
fortifying along the sea of Marmora.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12

Petrograd. Sept. Sit is Officially
announced that the Russian army has
again taken the offensive along the
whole front I'm Eastern Prussia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
Austrians Renew Struggle,

Petrograd, Sept. S.-The reinforced
Austrian army, said to number six
hundred thousand mer, is advancing
to meet the Russians in Galicia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12

Succulcnt, or green, feed is moro
easily digcsted than dry feed. II
Keeps the digestive system in better
condition and also stimulates the ap-
petite.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
oa,csai Report of British LOSSES.

London. Sept. S.--An official state
ment says that up to the present time
the British naval and land forces have
lost 1887 In dead. wounded, and mis-
sing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
Australia Stops Food Exports.

Melbourne. Sept. S.-Thc cxporta-
tion OF flour. wheat and meats. except
TO the United Kingdom. was today
forbidden - the Australian govern
ment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
Bcls;ans Rcpulsc Germans

Antwerp, Sent. S.-The Germans
have been repulsed in an attack on
the Belsians southwest of Antwerp.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
Austrians Invading Montenegro.

Rome. Sept. 8.--An Austrian army
CT seventy thousand has defeated the
Morsenegrins in Dalmatia and is con-
centrating for an invasion of Montene-
gro.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
Russia Takes Prisoners,

London. Sept S.--A Central News
dispatch from Petrograd says the Rus
SLAMS captured $4,000 Austrians in
the recent battles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12

Rome, Sept. S.--A dispatch from
Berlin says the chancellor and foreign
minister Of .Germllny have presented
their designations to Kaiser William
because he had held them responsible
for their failure in diplomacy lead
ing to coalition of France, England
and Russia against Germany.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
British Officers Called To Collars.

London, Sept. S.-All officers. re-
tired and otherwise, have been called
to the colors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
R. |. manning CHOSEN governor,
Anti-Administration Candidates Win
Sweeping Victory.

MANNING CARRIES EVERY COUNTY Two-BE-
THEA HAS LARGE MAJORITY AND sIIENEy
GETS TWO 10 ONE VOTES END POLL.
ADMINlsrR, R,TION-Isuu ,vUn THAN ,-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
Scrylans Active.

Nish. Sept. Sit was officially an
nounced today that all Sorvian armies
have taken the offensive against Aus
tria.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
"Alllcs arc Doing Well"

Paris. Sept. S.--An official state
ment issued ut p. IN. says: ALLIES
doing well all along the line"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
RussiaNS In Iguncc.

Rome, Sept. S.-The Tribuna an n.
nounccs that u quarter Of q million
Russian troops have arrived in France
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-12
Bryan Dcrics Mediation Rumor

Washington. Sept. S.--Secretary
Rryan denied today that German am
bassador had made a proposal that
mediation might be accepted by the
Germans now.
The day book., 1914-03-21

you for the impostor you are"
Culp Hazard made no answer. He
seemed to be dazed, looking mutely
at the Bishop. -
''I give you till ten in the morning."
continued his superior. ''By that time
l hope you will come to me, willing
to make a public confession. Good
night, sirp'
The Bishop was gone.
Culp Hazard, D. D., stood there
quietly.
He went to the door, and, leaning
against the facing, tried to remember
all the Bishop had said. One sentence
dominated all the others:
''As long as you are in~the land of
the living" Culp turned abruptly
and set forth in search of a messen-
ger.
The Bishop slept well, but he pres
emily became conscious of a rude
grasp on his shoulder, and woke to
Luu IAC Iclh hSuIS VI 1hO11l3 uIS
host, looming over him.
Get up,p said the miner. 81 need
you"
Very unwillingly the Bishop, unable
to extract further information, arose
and dressed, and stumbled after his
host into the night.
Bewildered by the unfamiliaIfty of
his surroundings, the Bishop did not
place the cabin they entered until his
eyes rested on the extensively decor
ated robes hanging in plain view still
"How dare you bring me here?
thought it a case of distress"
"Mebbe it will be"
81 see that the man who owns the
cabin is lying asleep over there onihis
bunk. Why should we waken him.
Come away"
Not till you set down thar and
II
The day book., 1914-03-21


take his Culpepper's outfit, but nev-
er tooke it in the sence of Steeling.
" If l RELY am what the Bishop
caller me, Felock, Gawd and me will
settle that between ourselves, but yet
l amt so Very scared about it, be-
cause l hav always though the Lord
Very mutch of Gentleman.
See the Bishop for me and tell
him l understood jest what he ment
by GAS long as you are in the land
of the living l will show you up"
understand, and have took him at his
word. And he amt no true Sport if he
goes back on me Now.
"'cuIpepper Hazard, D. D."
"He signs himself Doctor of Divin-
ity," gasped the Bishop. "He is
hard as iron in his evil waysr'
The Texan shot a curious look at
the prelate-
go wake him up and tell him SOP
do you remember whom you ad-
dress?"
81 remember that l am in Wolf
Pass. Go and wake him" r.
The Bishop went. He spoke, but
there was no stirring. The Bishop
touched the weather-beaten forehead
and then recoiled:
"The mans dead"
Eyes. He's dead. Now what are
you going to do about it,"
'I-tO do about it?"
Crandan rose, lank, grim and very
certain.
"Since you don't know, I'll tell you.
You'll bury him with all the honors
YOU know, tomorrow-as Culpepper
Hazard, D. D.,-as yore own Culpep-
per Hazard. And you will give me
your oath never to breathe no word
of all this-never to damage his rep
Dytashun by so much as sign. I'm
derstand?"
The Bishop saw two sentences
fame before him:
"Ac long as Won are in the land of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-02
MRS. ROPP SPEAKS
ON PROHIBITION
WILL REMAIN IN RICHMOND FOR
CAMPAIGN WORK TWO
WEEKS.

Prohibition was vigorously pro-
claimed from several of the Richmond
pulnits yesterday Rev DR. Chris
,ian delivered the third OF "a series
of sermons on the liquor trafnc, His
subject WIS The Saloon the Great
Social Scourge" He uttered no an
certain sopnd as 10 the duty of Chris
tan people to line up vigorously and
at once for a great conflict with the
determination to ria the State of the
liquor traffic.
Mrs IIortense Ropp. Of Shenan-
ganizer OF the w. c, r. T.. spoke in
the afternoon in the First Presbyte-
riaH church and At night she spoke
from the pulpit of Nenable- Street
BAPTIST 10 a crowded house, being in
PRODUCED by Rev. Dir. Johnston. the
pastor. who paid a pretty tribute.
Mrs Ropp possesses q charming
personality and is quite an e1ocutton-
list, Her address was strong pre-
sentation' of the prohibition argument
and an eloquent and impressive plea
for line up of the moral and Chris
tian element. She pointed out how
joining the ". c. r. Z. would help
the cause. Mrs Ropp made IA fine
impression She will be in the city
two weeks under the auspices OF the
w G. T., l.. visiting the unions and
speaking in several churches.
Next Sunday night che speaks in
Fulton Methodist church. Mrs. Ropp
viii also speak for the Salvation Army
at one or more of their meetings.
The W. G, r. L, district convention
viii meet in Central Methodist church
in South Richmond tomorrow There
will be morning and afternoon ses-
sIons.
The representatives of the National
Society for Broader Education, now
in the city working up series Of
concerts for the local w. G. T. u.
are much pleased with their success.
The local officers OF the W, c. r.
L. called upon the AntiSaloon league
officers and assured them of the
hearty desire of the White Ribboners
To cooperate with this great mems
association in furthering the objects
Of the campaign.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-02
PERUv|ANS SEEK
New PRESIDENT
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT LEGUIA
SAYS HE WILL TAKE
THE JOB.

LIMA. PERU. March AT con-
ference last night in the palace be-
tween members of the government
ties, 1t was agreed to attempt To md
a solution OF the question of select
ing a president Of the republic to re-
place Guillermo Bi1linghurst. the de-
posed executive.
The resignation OF Miguel Eche-
nique, second vice president. who ex-
pressed his approval of project for
the holding of elections to choose a
president, is believed to indicate that
Roberto f. Leguia, first vice presi-
dent. who sailed for Peru yesterday
from New York. will not be permitted
to assume the executive chair on his
arrival here. and that an election will
be called.
The holding of a mass meeting In
favor of a general election had been
called for tomorrow. The government
board, however. has prohibited il. In
stead, congress Will be called to order
at 4 o'clock, and Colonel Oscar Bena
vides. president of the government
board. will read a message
Sentiment throughout the republic
seems to. favor holding general cleo
ton.
According to a dispatch published
here First Vice President Leguia de-
clared in New York that he intended
to assume the presidency. and prom
ised a government with a national
and conciliatory program.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-02
OLDEST PRIVATE
ELECTRIC PLANT

1t ia an interesting ract that the
oldest plant for generating electricity
in a building in New York city was
installed and in operation less than
four years after Thomas A. Edison
announced his discovery Of the In
candescent electric light in October.
1879. says c. Nj. Ripley. in the Real
Estate Magazine. In 1881 the late
for the installation Of the first pas
senger elevator in an office building.
let the contract for a private electric
plant in the Mills building. opposite
the Stock Exchange. on Broad street.
This was before there were trolley
cars in New York city The plant
is still in daily operation. and II
seems miraculous that the fifteenth
and nineteenth dynamos made by
Thomas Edison have run every day
for over thirtE-one years. and are still
in perfectly serviceabie condition.
Not only are the same dynamas In
operation, but the original engines
Installed at the same time by the
New York Safety Steam Engine COM
pany. long since out of business, are
the sole means of driving the dyna :
mos, year later another unit of
exactly the same type and capacity
was added. and these machines ope-
rate daily until the evening, when
the load becomes too large for them
to handle it."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-02
Jail for Rumor Mongers.

As a result of the run on the How
ard Savings institution. on Broad
street. Newark, which began on We'd
nesday because Of false rumor lead
ing bankers OF the Stae will ask the
legislature TO amend the laws so that
the department of banking and insur-
ance may prosecute persons starting
such gossip.
In April. 1907, the New Jersey leg
islature passed q law providing that
any person who wilfully or maliciously
circulated a rumor that any banking
institution was financially unsound or
embarrassed in any way was guilty of
a misdemeanor. The penalty for the
first offense is three years in prison or
900 fine, or both. The penalty for
the second offense Is doubled.
/ Under that law the prosecution of Of
tenders rests with the bank about
which the rumor is started. Bankers
say that this Is unfair because any
institution. although perfectly sound
might be in danger of a run through
beginning criminal proceedings against
the gossip mongers.
Those advocating a change in the
law want Ihe~act amended so that any
bank hearing rumors about itself may
complai to the commissioner OF bank
ing and insurance. It's proposed that
the commissioner question the person
spreading the rumor, and III the state
ments made be true that the bank be
taken In charge by the state depart
ment; but If false. then the scandal
monger be prosecuted by the commits
sioner.
A bill will be introduced in the legis-
fature this month providing for this
shange.--New York Sun.