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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29
HOLLAND AGAINST PROTEST.
Will Not Send Note to Germany i'm
regard to Sinking Of IuSitauIo


The Hague (via London), Nav 26.
There Is no intention on the part
of Holland to send a protest to Ger
many with reference to the sinking
OF the steamer Lusitania by a Ger
man submarine. according to state
ments made today by highest officials
here.
The Netherlands government, II
was asserted. like every other govern
mont. feels the deepest horror over
the sending of the liner to the bot
tom, but as there is no direct evidence
that any Dutch subjects lost their
lives in the catastrophe no action can
be taken simply on general humani-
tartan principles unless all the neutra,
nations agree to make move to-
gether.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29
JAPAN AND CHINA SIGN PACT
TWO NEW TREATIES CLOSE LONG
NEGOTIATIONS.
Articles Reserved for Future COnsid.
Grafton Still to Be Brought to Set
tlement with Five Points to Adjust.

Peking, May 25.-Two treaties be-
tween China and Japan. together
with 13 notes, were signed in the
Chinese foreign Office this afternoon,
bringing to conclusion the negotia-
tions which have been in progress
since January.
Lu Cheng Hsiang, Chinese foreign
minister, signed for his government,
while Eki Hioki, Japanese minister
to China. signed for Tokyo. Thus
the discussion of Japan's demands is
at an end until such time as the five
articles reserved for future argument
are brought out for consideration.
The first treaty signed today deals
with Shantung and the second with
South Manchuria and eastern inner
Mongolia. The only difference be-
tween the terms of the ultimatum
sent by Japan to China and the treat.
les as signed today is the substitution
Of one for another mining right in
South Manchuria. -.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29
CUTS NAME TO YORK.
Vigorous Fight eliminates in Victory
125 to 80, for Partial Eliminators,

Vigorous Fight eliminates in Victory,
125 to 80, for Partial Eliminators.
York, May 25.-By a vote Of 125 to
80 the citizens Of Yorkville decided
today that the second syllable of the
towns name should be detached and
that henceforth it should be known
as York, instead of Yorkville.
The vote polled was unusually large
for this place, the election being the
elimination of one Of the warmest
municipal contests in the history Ct
the town. Even those most con-
versant with local politics were un-
able to forecast the outcome with any
degree of certainty and the matt ,r
was in doubt until the votes were
counted. ....,.
The movement to change, the namo,
which was launched several months
ago. had been discussed from every
possible angle and every conceivable
argument pro and con had been ad.
vanced. AS general thing the bust
ness men Of the town favored the
change, but there were numerous ex-
ceptions and many Of the older citi-
zens opposed the movement for senti-
mental reasons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
PETITION TO REINSTATE PO-
LICENiAN DUNLAP PRESENT.
ED.
Lumber Dealers Ask for License ON
Peddlers of Lumbcr-hght on East
Liberty Strect-Mr. McKiever Re.
signs from Board Of Health-Other
Matters.

City Council held a regular meeting
Tuesday evening, but there were no
matters of general interest to be
transacted.
Messrs. Geo. d. Shore. c. M. Hurst
and w. E. Thayer presented a petition
signed by one hundred seventy-three
persons asking the reinstatement Of
Policeman Dunlap. 1t was stated that
his dismissal was not due to moral
turpitude and, as he had members Of
his family depending on him, it was
earnestly requested that Council res
cind it's former action. Council took
the matter up later and it was decid-
en- then to defer action, Mayor Jen-
nings going on record as being oppos-
ed to Dunlap's reinstatement as a po-
lice officer.
| A petition from various lumber re-
tailers was received. The lumber
men asked that persons outside 70 the
city who sold lumber and posts here
be made to pay the regular license.
Council, after discussion, decided that
on the showing made there was not
sufficient data on which to take the
action requested.
A petition for a light on East Lib
erty street between Magnolia and
Levi streets was received and Council
decided on installing a small light in
front Of the church on this block, In
order to accommodate those attending
services.
A request was made by Mrs. Brown
that the pole through her awning be
removed. or that she be reimbursed,
SO that she could have the awning Gus
off. Council decided that the per-
sons who put the pole there were re.
sponsible and should either remove it
or make the changes in Mrs. Browns
awning. as requested. .f''
Supervisor White reported on the
cost Of installing a fire alarm box at
the railroad freight yards as 1856.
This matter was left in allegiance. He
also reported on the work on Calhoun
street. Mr.. Whites salary was in,
creased $40 per month. t..'-'
Mr.. ]. w. McKievers resignation
from the board Of health was receiv-
ed, but action was deferred until
Councils next meeting. In the mean.
time the city celrk was instructed to
look up the time Of expiration for the
terms Of members of the board of
health and recorder. "a =
The city clerk was instructed to
take up the matter of releasing of the
old c. S. and n. buildings with MIR.
McKiever, who now rents them. 'r
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29
NOTE ON COTTON GiRG0ES.
BRITISH AMBASSADOR SAYS
AGREEMENT NOT MADE BY
GOVERNMENT.
Cannot Hold Washington Bound by
Unofficial Arrangements Envoy
states British Government Under
stands This Point Clearly.

Washington. May IA formal
statement designed to clear up mis-
understandings over the participation
by the State departments foreign
trade advisers In unofficial arrange
ments regarding cotton cargoes was
handed the department today by Sir
Cecil spring-Rice. the British ambas-
sador. IL says the British government
quite realize that these unofficial ar
rangements In no way involve the
United States government"
Following Is the text OF the ambas-
sador's statement:
Tho arrangements with regard to
shipments OF cotton and other articles
OF commerce were agreed on between
representatives or the British govern
ment and the representatives OF the
American interests concerned. The
government OF the United States wero
An no sense n party In these agree
ments and took no part In the confer
snces. The British government quite
realize that these unofficial arrange
ments I'm no way commit either gov
ernment TO any departure from the
views which they have already ex-
pressed In their official notes with re-
gard 10 the declaration OF March 1,
and the blockade policy adopted to
give effect TO IT.
A memorandum issued by the Brit
ish ONCE several days ago was con-
strued here as intimating that unoffi-
eiai participation by the state depart
ment's foreign trade advisers In ar
rangements for concessions to Ameri-
can cotton shippers committed tn,
United States government 10 acauies-
cence In tho course pursued by the al
lies toward neutral commerce. AS a
result. conferences between the trade
advisers and officials OF the British
embassy wero abruptly halted.
In official quarters here II Is un.
derstood that the misconstruction OF
the American position was due tc
some officials In London. and today's
statement from the British foreign
once fully clears UP the matter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29
State LOAN At Low RATE.
PALMETTO NATIONAL BANK OF
COLUMBIA LENDER.
Sumter Bank Yields, Giving State
Benefit or Columbia Banks Offer
Interest Only 2.44 Per Cent.

Columbia. May 25.-South Caro-
lima will this year secure a loan OF
s6OO,OOO at the rate Of 2.44 per cent.
per annum for the current expenses
of the government until the taxes are
collected next fall. This is the lowest
rate OF interest ever secured by the
State on a. loan and was made posi-
BILE yesterday by the sale of the con-
tract for the loan. held by the Nation
al Bank OF Sumter. to the Palmetto
National bank OF Columbia. The
Sumter bank sent a check for $1,000
TO the State treasurer which 1t had re-
ceived from the Columbia bank.
The States finance board, COM
posed OF Gov. Manning. the State
treasurer and the comptroller general,
meeting IN Columbia several days ago,
awarded the contract for the loan to
the National Bank OF Sumter at a
rate of interest of 2.69 per cent. There
were several other bids. the Sumter
bank being the lowest.
The deal vas negotiated yesterday
between Bernard Manning, son of
Gov. Manning and cashier of the Ma
tional Bank Of Sumter and j. Pope
Matthews. cashier Of the Palmetto
National bank. The first bid Of the
Palmetto National was 2s9.
Mr.. Manning. cashier of the Sum
ter bank. sent the following letter to
the State treasurer:
With reference tot he contract re-
Gently awarded this institution, as
the lowest bidder, to loan the State
of South Carolina 5000, 900 at the rate
of 2.6s per cent. interest, we beg to
advise that we have since been able
to dispose Of the States notes more
advahtageousiy than expected.
"As our bid of 2.ss per cent. was
the same rate at which we ourselves
expected to procure this money. we
feel 1t only right to give the State the
benefit Of this latter transaction. A.
We have now gotten this money al
2.44 per cent. We take PLEASURE in In
closing herewith our check for 81, 900
payable to your order. which repre-.
sents the difference in rates as above.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29
ORANGEBURG VOTES SCHOOL
BONDS.
Decides to Issue $4,000 to Build New
Structure to Meet Growing Needs.

Orangeburg, May 25.-An election
was held in this city today to decide
whether or not the citizens of Orange
burg would vote for bond issue to
secure $4,000 with which to erect a
high school building for Orangeburg.
The polls opened at z o'clock and
closed at o'clock. The election was
almost unanimously for the bond
issue. The vote stood sc for the bond
issue and Z against. The managers of
the election were Marion F. Inabinet.
Herald Zeigler, w. P. Brunson; John
w. nabinet was clerk.
The people of Orangeburg are now
enthusiastic on school matters. Re-
Gently the largest attened meeting
ever held in Orangeburg 20 elect
school trustees was held. The new
high school building has been needed
for some time. The trustees will
make arrangements as soon as pos-
sible to float the bonds and secure
funds to Immediately commence the
erection of the high school build
ing. An option has already been Sc
cured over a good piece OF property
for the location of the building.
H
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29
NO SWISS CITIZEN ABOARD.
Legation Denies That Mountain Re
public Has Made Protest To Berlin
Government.

Washington. May 2i.-The Swiss
legation here issued today statement
denying that switzerland had made
representations to Germany on ac-
count OF the reported loss OF Swiss
lives with the Lusitania.
The Swiss government has made
no such protest TO Berlin. said the
statement. Inquiries made by the
legation, moreover. establish the fact
that no Swiss citizens are claimed to
have been on board that steamer"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29
Murders Her Children; Suicides.

New York. May 26.-Mrs. O'Ncil.
the wife OF a prosperous architect cut
the throats OF her eight-year-old
daughter and six year old son and
eommitted suicide In the same man
rer In the eastern parkway. brooklyn.
,oaav. The cause ls unknown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29
VICTORY FOR BEATTY.
hcd Fleet OutmanOeuvres Squadron
Under Fletcher.

washington, May 25.-Victory for
Rear Admiral Beatty's attacking Red
Meet, which outmanOeuvred the Allan
tic fleet under Admiral Fletcher and
won position to establish n base i'm
Chesapeake bay, late today closed the
great war game which had Been in
hTogress off the coast sinccl asst Tues
-dhy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29

Under the terms Of the new treaty
important concessions are granted by
China to Japan. These concessions
were made as a result Of negotiations
extending over several months, fol-
lowing the presentation by Japan OF
a list of II demands On May Z
Japan sent an ultimatum to China
at the same time waving temporarily
some Of the important demands
China at once agreed to comply with
the terms of the ultimatum.
The concessions granted to Japan
have to do largely with industrial
operations in China, particularly in
regard to railroads and mines. China
also engages not to cede or to lease
to any third power territory in speci
fed districts. Japan is to receive
special privileges in inner Mongolia
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29

Albany, May 26.-Former Police
Captain Becker has been sentenced to
he electrocuted during the week be-
ginning July 18th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29
Fine Declarations Feature
First Night Of Exercises
Largest Audience in History of City Schools
Present at Tabernacle for the
Closing Exercises.
STUDENTS PUT UP A FINE DRILL

Nine High School Graduates Speak
Contesting for DISCLAIMERS Meda-Best Drilled in Bat
talon Fielder Smith, While Anseley Yates Gets Medal
for Drilling in Extra Class-Miss Richardson Good at
Spelling and Hugh Brown Best Athlete Delightful Mu
sic by Lyric Orchestra-Rosrum Beautifully Decorated
for Occasion-Final Exercises Tonight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-05-29

What is the matter with the sprinp
chicken crop. Very few have been
offered on the local market
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-23
SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES:
THE LAST NOTE TO AUSTRIA.

II is difficult to avoid entertaining
The suspicion that Secretary LANSING
put just a bit Of keen-edged irony int
the latest note to Austria regardins
the sinking Of the Ancona.
In its reply to the first American
communication the Austrian govern
ment asked for evidence in support
ot the allegation that the commandei
Of the submarine committed an act
contrary to the recognized rules ci
civilized warfare.
Without going into details as to the
American side Of the case. the score
tary Of state in his last note simply
cited the report OF the Austrian ad-
miralty to the effect that the Ancona
Was fired upon after its engines were
stopped and while passengers were on
board. Then comes the artistic stroke
in which Mr. Lansing says that in
view Of the admitted facts the govern
mcnt of the United States does not
feel that testimony tending to cor
roborates the report OF the Austrian
admiralty is essential to the discus
sion.
1t Is somewhat difficult to see how
Austria could fairly demand evidence
to substantiate the admissions made
by its own admiralty and our clear
Eeaded secretary seems to have had e
due appreciation Of this important
point. His assumption, also, that Aus
tria fully recognizes the International
laws which are alleged to have been
violated by her commander is an
other pretty fair speciihen Of diplo-
matte astuteness.
The American case is put so plainly
and in such a friendly spirit that it is
clear that the Austrian foreign office
viii have 10 resort to some shrewd
tricks Of logic in order to evade the
issue or to condone the offense with
which the submarine commander is
charged. There is no indication that
our state Department has any idea
Of receding from the position taken
from the start with reference to up
holding the rules Of civilized warfare
and unless Austria comes around to
the Washington way Of thinking about
it, the chances are that she will have
to part diplomatic company with Uncle
Sam.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-23
Shareholders MEETING.

Chickasha, Okla, Dec. 10, 1915.
Notice IS hereby given that the an
nual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Oklahoma National bank of Chick
asha, Okla, will be held at the bank
ing rooms Of said association on Tues
day, January 11th, 1916 (same being
the second Tuesday of january, at
which meeting a board of directors
will be elected for the ensuing year
and the question of the amendment Of
articles of association will be acted
upon, and such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
WILLIAM II. DONAHUE, Cashier.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-23

day with all its cares and frets. with
all its pains and aches, all its faults,
It's mistakes and blunders, has passed
beyond the reach of MY recall | can
not undo an act that / wrought.
cannot unsay word that | said on
/ yesterday All that it holds of life,
Of regret and sorrow is in the hands
OF the mighty love that can bring
sweet waters out OF the btterest des-
/ ert-the love that can make the wrong
things right. that can turn weeping
iIito laughter, that can give beauty for
ashes, the garment Of praise for the
spirit OF heayiness, joy of the morning
for the woe Of night.
Save for the beautiful memories
that linger, sweet and tender like the
perfume of roses, in the heart Of the
day that is gone, have nothing 10
do 18th yesterday. \
And the other day | do not worry
about is tomorrow. Tomorrow. with
all its possible adyersities, it's bur-
dens, its perils, its large promises and
poor performance, its failures and mis-
takes, is as far beyond the reach Of
my mastery as its dead sister, yester-
day. Its sun will rise in roseate
splendor or beyond a mask of weep
ing clouds. But it will rise Until
then the same love and patience that
held yesterday, and holds tomorrow,
shines with tender promise into the |
heart of today. ! have no possession
in that unborn day OF grace. All else
is in the infinite keeping of that in
finite love that holds for me the treas
ure Of yesterday and the love that is
higher than the stars, wider than the
sky, deeper than the seas.
There is left for myself, then but
man can fight The battles of today,
one day OF the week Any
woman can carry the burdens Of just
cne day Robert j. Burdette.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-23
STATE SUPERINTENDENT
SENDS CONGRATULATIONS
Oklahoma City, Dec. %, 1915.

Oklahoma City, Dec. %, 1915.
Editor:
Through your paper | want to con
graduate the good people of Chick
asha for so wisely providing for bet.
ter school facilities. know from OBJ
servation that Chickasha needed this
additional equipment A few years
ago Chickasha could boast of beins
the best equipped school town in the
state. Since that time practically
every town of the size of Chickasha
has built high school buildings and
additional buildings and have added
equipment until all of the cities Of
her size have outgrown her. One Of
the greatest advertisements our city
has ever had has been its good schools
/ am prt,ud to know that the board
of education OF Chickasha and the
superintendent have so wisely planned
for the junior high school and will be
enc OF the first cities in the state to
establish the junior high school as a
real institution Had it not been for
the fact that / called meeting of the
Normal Training High School direc
tors to meet in Oklahoma City on the
date Of the election, would have been
in Chickasha to vote for the bonds
not because had any doubt as tc
their passing, but because of my de
sire TO register my vote and approval
cf this advanced step OF our beautiful
city. This action Of her citizens viii
make IT possible for Chickasha to be
referred to in the future as one OF
the model school towns of the state.
With best wishes for Merry
Christmas and happy New Year fol
all OF the people of Chickasha and
Grady county, | am,
Sincerely yours,
B II. WILSON.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-23
Treasurer's Notice

TO each and every taxpayer O
Grady county;
| Taxes for this year (19l5) are due
and either half or all should be paid
at once to avoid the penalty. If half
is paid the last half will be delinquent
June is. 1916.
In the payment of taxes we desire
each taxpayer of the county to remem-
Der the following facts:
First-That we can not answer by
phone, make you statement or write
you a tax receipt unless you give, the
number of lot and block of town prop
erty, the section, township and range
of lands and the name of the town or
township in which your personal was
assessed, because the tax rolls are
made up according to description and
not according to names.
Second-That during the rush of
tax paying when we are very busy we
will not ta,-o time to furnish state
ment of grading, paving, sewer or any
street improvement taxes unless yol
request it, so II there are any such as
sessments against your city property
please mention them or call for state
ment of them when calling for ad
yalorem taxes.
Third-That if your check is filed
before taxes are delinquent there will
be no penalty, although you may not
get your receipt for sixty days and we
will thank you to let us file checks, as
that aius us during the rush.
Fourth-That if you wait until the
last day you are likely to be in the
rush and not get to pay your taxes on
that day.
Fifth-We will appreciate your fill |
ing out a blank check and attaching
i to a letter giving complete descrip
ton Of your property as described in
one above and mailing or
uling with us, as then we can write |
The receipt after the busy days are
over, fill out your check for the !
amount Of the receipt and mail it to
you. And remember, we cash the
check the same day that the receipt
is written.
Sixth-Remember, that we will ap
preciate your complying with the
above requests and that we are always
-eady to give you any information OBJ
.ainable in this office.
Please attend to syour taxes at once
and avoid the IS per cent penalty
which the law compels me to charge.
Yours very truly,
H. N. MULLICAN,
i6-w2t-d1Ut County Treasurer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-23

The Lawton Constitution recently
printed a very handsome souvenir edi.
tion, devoted TO exploiting the re-
sources OF the town and county IN
which it is published. Brother Shep-
lar, Ihe editor. and those who assisted
him in the enterprise deserve much
credit for the quality of the work
l.awton should receive great benefit OF
the splendid publicity that has been
given to her.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-23

Patent I,11 NEh "; 81 SEh Sell
l-5-S; NEA sEA NWh 1856.
Wm J. buchanan to H. w EwiEs,
$50. sWA NEA STA 1896.
A. Belcher to Mary +. Belcher $G0o.
L. 50 it. l.. i. 3. l2S. Chickasha.
Mary e. Belcher 10 IT, r. Major,
81 goo, Same property.
VIM. w swink to Harvey Il. Green,
SIS. sWA SWA NENt 26-10-6
Clarence L. Scott to Thomas Blake
ley, $3.50. L. to 4, 3 27, Thacker
Ad. Bradley.
Franklin Peters TO W. W. Slark,
$1,000. L. 10 to "a, B. 4. Pocasset.
Davidson & Franklin to Farmers