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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
The President and Preparedness.

. a staff correspondent OF The Star,
after wide swing around the cir
Gle this side of the Rockies, writes
from Chicago:
AS TO national preparedness. il is
quite evident that there is much mis-
sionary work TO be done in the west.
And great deal will depend upon
ized effort, under suspicion of being
melted by manufacturers. has to do
with the effort the greater success.
In my judgment President Wilson
will have to put his shoulder to the
wheel and give the movement his
personal Endorsement. A few
speeches in the west would work
wonders"
How far the President will 90 in
the premises remains to be seen.
Hope is that he will make his recon-
mendations to Congress in most
earnest terms. and be supported Wig
orously by Secretaries Daniels and
Garrison. All three are much inter
estcd in the subject, have been con-
ferring On it, and will hold other
conferences before Congress meets.
A stumping tour by the President,
with preparedness as the topic, has
not before been suggested. If Con-
gress is not to be called in extra
session there would be time and. OF
course, great crowds would greet the
speaker wherever he went. His
brethren in Kentucky would like to
have him visit them and say a word
III their campaign just opening
though on matters in general rather
than on any particular topic.
If the President pursues the course
with the Congress coming in he did
with the cd9sress that has just gone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
THREE
NEW
NOVELS.

THE OFFICIAL CHAPERON. by
Natalie S. Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln
is too we'll known to need more
than a mention of new book
Her stories are always good and
this one is no exception, Price,
$1.30.
THE STORY OF JULIA PAGE. by
Kathleen Norris. A great story Of
unfaltering faith and true woman
1y courage love story of an I'M
usual kind. Price, Sl.30.
THE MONEY MASTER. by Gilbert
Parker. A wonderful story Of
that feature of Canadian life
which he knows SO we'll how to
put on paper. A book that will
live. Price, S1.35. = -
Second noor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
Carranza's Refusal.

First Chief Carranza's refusal to
enter into a parley for Mexican
peace and stability was fully expect
ed, and consequently surprises no
one. 1t nevertheless precipitates a
situation that demands decisive &C
ton. In sending their joint note to
the faction leaders in Mexico the
American authorities virtually
delivered an ultimatum. 1t is not
conceivable that they will let the case
rest with the rejection of their pro-
posal. To permit Carranza to block
any move for Mexican peace would
be tantamount to an acknowledge
ment of his position as dominating
factor in the affairs of the republic
Such an admission should logically
be followed by his recognition as he
now demands.
Carranza invites the pan-American
representatives who signed the joint
note to him to meet him at some
point on the Rio Grande frontier,
proposing that if he can satisfy them
he is in actual control and maintains
a de facto government with all the
attributes necessary for recognition
as such,' they recommend to their
governments that he be so recog-
nized. He does not, however, sug-
gest an alternative in case he should
fail to satisfy the pan-American rep
iresentatives that he is not at the
| head of de facto government, prac-
tically in control of Mexico. This
lack of alternative, this unwilling
ness to submit his case unreservedly
to thee international conference,
makes it impossible to deal with him
in the manner he suggests.
The Mexican embroglio cannot con-
tinue indefinitely. For more than
FIVE years now that republic has been
IN turmoil of successive revolutions.
with the utter generalization of
business, the destruction of foreign
interests and the reputation of in
ternatlonal obligations. Through the
exercise of infinite patience the
United States has refrained from ac-
tive intervention to end this intol-
cradle situation. 1t has suffered seri-
ously on the border in consequence
of the action of an ungoverned peo-
pie. Lately its territory has been
| invaded and its citizens have been
killed by bandits who are believed
to be part of one of the organized
| revolutionary movements.
Carranza's refusal to participate in
| the conference save on his own terms
| of recognition by foreign govern
ments brings the matter to a crisis.
In view OF recent declarations by this
government it is impossible that this
situation should be permitted to en-
dure without action, unless a rever-
sal OF policy occurs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
Children's Wash Dresses
That Are Moderately
Priced.

Isles 2 to 6 Years.
Children's Dresses of pink and blue
percale. Made box plated style,
finished with turnover collar and
belt; also Plaid Dresses, finished
with white waist and suspenders
of plaid material. Price, $l.zs
each.
ChiIdren's Bloomer Dresses of plain
blue and pink percale; also striped
effects. finished with collar, cuffs
and belt to match. Price, s. each.
Children's Plaid Wolfe Dresses, in
blue, black and white and tan and
white checks. with white guimpes !:
finished with plated collar and
cuffs; belt and vest trimmed with
buttons. Price, $500 each.
Children's Linen Dresses, in pink,
blue and tan, with white sleeves,
and vest of poplin trimmed with
pearl buttons; neatly finished with
turnover collar and cuffs. Price,
$3.50 each.
Third floor, Eleventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
The September Scholar.

The little boy will start for school
With resolution grim,
And we will teach each useful rule
With patience unto him.
Well tell him to be good and kind
And help his fellowman,
And regulate this earthly grind
Upon a lofty plan.
Wen make him take his little book
And study it with care,
And seriously strive to look
For goodness everywhere.
For he ere long must prove his worth
And agitatc his mind
To run the business of this earth
Which we have left behind.
Oh. study. son, and do not shirk;
Our hope is strong in you.
You want to turn out setter work
Than what we've tried to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
Growing Cautious.

What ticket did you vote last cleo
tion?"
DO l have to tell?" asked Farmer
Corntossel.
Not if you don't want to-"
well, I'd rather keep it secret
The fellers that / vote for always
turn out to be such disappointments
that the first thing know there amt
goin' to be no demand fur my vote
whatever"
An epigram is an ordinary state
ment of fact, we'll advertised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Depressing Prospect.

Does your boy dread going back
to SCHOOL,"
WELL" replied the dutiful father,
Il don't believe he regrets the end
Of vacation as much as | do. It's
pretty serious to think of having to
get back to the library and bone up
in the encyclopedia in order to an
swer the questions my son is going
to ask me about his lessons"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
Children's New Fall Coats.

of Chdrens Coats being
this early the showing quite
complete would expect much later Selections made
removed from the commonplace
Of style and becomingne the
features carefully considered.
group of Chidrens just in the boysh
boxs e-a smpIe, and dis
IS be had in
trimmed with collar and
white pearl Corduroy
Copenhagen.
SPECIAL VALUE IN WHITE CORDUROY TUB COATS.
offering exceptionally good value in White Corduroy
Tub Coats made popular box STYLE with belts These
aunder perfectly and exceedingly servceable.
An Unusual Value $500 Each.
Corduroy Hats match, each, $I.5o
Third oorE venths street,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

There is some degree of satisfaction
in noting that similar unfortunate ac-
cidents have been less terrible than
the Lusitania disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

The attack on the Hesperian may
make it necessary for Won Tirpitz to
curtail his vacation in order to hold
the submarines under consistent dis
cipline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
HARDWOOD FLOORS
Add Much to the Beauty of the Home.

the paquer to the plain furnish BOTH
your floors boards of soft wood with cracks to
catch dirt would like submit sketches showing the
floors covered with Oak Paquety Strips
This flooring by skilled workmen from abo
luev dry for the effective results that obtained is
adds final touch of refinement
ROOM possessing takes especial delight
in pointing its excellence to every
ESTIMATES GIVEN WITHOUT CHARGE; OLD FLOORS
REFINISHED AND REPOLISHED TO LOOK LIKE NEW.
Furthn or G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

Some of the reports from the OAR
danelles sound like further efforts to
keep the Sultan of Turkey in a cheer
full frame of mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

1t may be that Carranza regrets the
circumstances which prevent him
from employing the torpedo method
of gratifying any popular prejudice
against Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

The clerks who planned to rob
Henry Ford were surely not tempted
through their extravaganza in main
tanning automobiles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

= 1t is impossible to discover a sys-
tenn OF telepathy that will enable a
submarine crew to know precisely
what diplomatic corps is thinking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

English comment on the submarine
as an unsuccessful engine of war sug-
gests case in which the wish may
be father to the thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
Unintentional Difference.

"Mr. Wagglejor refuses to recog-
nize the intellectual superiority of
women"
But he does recognize it," re-
joined Miss Cayenne. Yesterday he
insisted on doing all the talking and
letting me do all the thinking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

Ambassador Dumba's information
concerning hindrance of munition
making did not operate very strongly
as a tip on the steel market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

As president of a chautauqua Mr..
Bryan is in a position to be entirely
neutral in discussing national poll
cies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

Seashore resorts are again able to
conduct their local reforms without
interfering with the transient popu-
1ation looking for unusual gayeties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

Anybody who doubts the need of
preparedness for fighting has only to
read the biography of Jack Johnson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

Changing the name of the city of
Petrograd has not rendered the Ger
mans any less DESTROYS of visiting it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
Lack Of Novelty.

The katydid sings in the light of the
moon.
The words do not matter; no more
does the tune.
The program responds to the popu-
lar test,
For every selection sounds just like
the rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
Optimism Overdone.

How did Three-Finger Sam come
to go broker"
"He got the idea that he ought to
be an optimist. So he assumed that
every hand dealt him was a flush and
bet it without looking at the cards."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

Invisible government depends for
its existence on inattentive citizen
ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

Some of the feats required of d.
plomacy are as startling as those of
the airmen who loop the loop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
Nerve and Golf.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Somebody says that you can't play golf
unless you have the nerve. Most men
display a lot OF nerve in thinking they
can play It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
Beginning Monday, September Is,
Store Will Open $50 and
Close $50 Daily.

We believe these to be the best hours for all con-
cerned And that is what most anxious to
complish. 1t gives those in government employ half
hour for shopping before they required to be at
their places of employment and it enables all who may
be SO inclined to avail themselves of early selection
in the many Especial offerings made from time to time.
and which are invariably placed on sale with the open
ing of the store
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11
Beautiful Beauvais Administer Rugs
in the September Sale.

This is one grades of Administer Rugs made We
offering very large of distinctive and artistic pat
terns medallion well conventional designs
These may exquisite ubdued coorngs preferred
also the shades Many of the designs and
coong those usually associated with rugs OF decidedly more
that be made of amidst
the most luxurious surroundings
Beava Administer Rugs suitable for all purposes and
be had also in plain, solid colors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

THESE SPECIAL PRICES NOW PREVAIL:
Size 13x15 sewed specially priced. $1,000
Size ox15 seamless specially priced. $3.50
Size ox12 seamless specially priced. .$245o
Size s3x1o6 seamless, specially priced $2l75
Size 3x1o6 sewed specially priced $l9.75
Size 6xo seamless specially priced .$lA50
Size 46x66 seamless, specially priced $500
Size 36x72 seamless specially priced $500
Size 27x54 seamless specially priced $225
Size 225x6 seamless, specially priced $l.50
Size 23xo, seamless specially priced $500
Size 3x1o seamless specially priced 500
Size 3xI5 seamless specially priced $500
Size 3xo seamless specially priced ......... 500
Size 3x12 seamless specially priced $1,000
Size 3x12 seamless specially priced $120O
floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-11

Its Importance lies partly the very extensive assortm
together partly the absolutely dependable quality of tn
prices. 1t combines all that is BEST in Furniture
able for at other time except in this Annual September
There suites and separate pieces for BEDROOM living
in fact, every of the home.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-04-16

When your wife begins to
tell you what a kind and
cOnsiderate being you are.
Just dig up what loose
change you can and give it
to her.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-04-16
Baptist Church.

Subjects for Sunday:
II a. m. Personal Conservation.
Text, Commit thy way unto the
Lord; trust also in him; and he
shall bring it to pass. Ps. 37:5.
7:45 p. m. Bad Fishermen. Text,
Simon Peter saith unto them. / 60
a fishing. They say unto him, we
also 90 with Thee. And that night
they caught nothing" John 21:3.
You are cordially invited to come
and worship with US.
Geo. w. Riley, Pastor.
Mrs RIB Wright and children re-
turned today after spending several
days with relatives in Calhoun
county.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-04-16
NONRESIDENT Notice.

State Of Mississippi,
Ch!ckasaw County.
To Mrs. Chas. B. Williams. Mrs.
r. P. Williams. Dr. William McIn-
tosh, Miss Annie Mcintosh and
Mrs. Ella Dickinson, defendants
You are hereby commanded to
appear before the Chancery Court
Of the First Judicial District Of
Chickasaw County, in said State, on
the Fourth Monday Of May. 1915
then and there to plead. answer OF
demur to the suit Of Mrs. Minnie
Mcintosh Walker ey al. wherein you
are defendants
Given under my hand and official
seal, this the 18th day Of April
1915.
HE Brannon.
Chancery Clerk
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-04-16

We send out Of the state every
year many millions Of dollars (be-
fore the wesvil came. from SSO-
100000 to S5O.OOOOOO annually
for products that can be grown
here for less money than it cost the
man who did grow them, to say
nothing Of middle-men, transporta-
ton. etc.
In parts Of the state there may
be a surplus Of corn and in another
a shortage Of this same article.
There may be a mountain Of hay
at one place and none at another.
There are pumps Of surplus and
valleys Of shortage in the state.
Let's smooth down the rough
places
While we are clamoring for mar
kets. let's noufOreet that if we can
supply our home people there is a
markets ready for many millions Of
dollars worth Of products. Products
that can grow at a good profit sta:
pie products that all can grow
without special preparation.
The State Department Of Agricul-
ure has for a number Of years as.
sisted the farmers in finding a mar
ket for their surplus, or a place
where their wants could be hlled
This service has been largely il
handing homegrown seed, but &
few Of the staple crops we're includ
ed.
The farmers are invited to make
Of the State Department Of Agricul
ture something Of a clearing house
for their surplus products and
source Of supply for their wants
For some time, or until more ex
perience can be had, cOnfne the Of
ferings or wants to staple articles.
The Bulletin reaches 10000 far
Imers every month, at every pos
office in every county Of the state
1t can be used as a means Of bring
ing the buyer and seller together
Not as an advertising medium, bu
as a source of general information
for the buyer and seller
Farmers are invited to send
list of their products, giving as full,
as possible a description Of SAINT
Those wanting to buy and willin
to show a pre- ference for Grown Il
Mississippi" stuff, will please lie
their wants be known.
The State Department will gladl
use its beast endeaVOrs to bring tn
seller and buyer together, but a
same time desires it expressly III
derstood that in doing so, no re
sponsibility is assumed. The sci
vice is cheerfully rendered for tn
benefit Of the Live at Home
movement
Do not expect too much Of thi
arrangement at the beginning. Tim
7 will be required to perfect 1t an
make it as valuable as it should b
! 1t is only a beginning that the mex
legislature should consider and pre-
pare for its perpetuatiOn- by SUI
plying the means to make it effeC
tive.
H. E. Blakeslee,
Commissioners.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-04-16
500
H. E. Blakeslee,
Commissioners.

bushels of - 500
bushels of peas, 5000 pounds
of pork which sold at 9 cents
per pound, while the oats
sold at IS cents per bushel.
Turnips to the amount Of
$4,000 were also sold.
The showing was a good
one and the crop at market
prices was worth $5,S40.-
Commonwealth.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-04-16

Miss C0rinne Winter Of the B. NJ.
F. college is spending a few days
with homefolks.
Mrs Ton Dendy and daughter
Miss Lillian Of Vsrdaman were the
the guests Of friends Friday
Mrs E P Wilson returned home
from West Point Saturday after a
two weeks visit to relatives
Little Mary Annie Tindan went
to OkOlOna Thursday afternoon for
a weekend visit to her aunt Mrs
Glass
You have only until the SOth to
clean up. The contest closes at that
time,
Attorney Mitchell Of the POntotOc
bar transacted professional business
here this week
Little Elkipf Shell Jack, son Of
our fellow toIhsman, W. W. Jack
happened to a very painful and
serious accident Thursday when he
was burned about the body while
standing too close to some burning
grass which was being cleaned of
the front yard. The little fellow is
doing as well as could be expected.
Miss Evelyn Davis. a popular
member Of the POntOtOc High
School faculty was a pleasant week
end visitor at home last week.
Miss Sudie Lyon and Mrs. A. w
Dominick left Wednesday for Way.
ensboro, where they will be at the
Homecoming Of their sister, Mrs
Mary Pell, who has been in Texas
several years for her health.
Field Day dawned clear anC
beautiful and the schools Of the
county were well represented
Such bevy Of fair young girls anI
manly looking boys all eagerly tax
ing part in the exercises Of the dal
accepting success or defeat viii
like grace showing their ability Il
meet and surmOunt obstacles, tel
that Chickasaw county teachers ar
improving their pupils. Field Da,
| is great and we consider it tn
means to a great end.
DR.. Chas D Davis, who has spen
several years at McCondy an,
Houston, where he was very sue
cessful in the practice both as
MUSICIAN and surgeon, has returnet
/ to his old home here where h
hopes to serve the people. For tn,
present his family will remain a
Houston in order that the children
now in school, may be able to con-
plete their grades with thei
classes. We extend DR.. Davis ant
his family a hearty Welcome
OkOlOna Messenger.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-04-16

Itisa happy habit Of ours %
read every joke and funnyism that
comes so numerously 70 our Hap
pydom Dem and without the
smiles and laughs that they prolih-
lcaIly brings. life would be exceed
indy tame" For the past month
we have found the following fun
MES to be among the very best. and
although some Of you have read
them it will help you to smile once
more:
A white minister conducted the
services in a colored peoples church
one bright Sunday and when he
had finished the FIRST prayer and
ext he called on the colored minis
ter to lead the congregation in pray
ing. In great fervOr and profound
sincerity the brother in black thus
prayed for the brother in white: o
Lord; Glib him de eve OBJ de eagle
dad he may spy sin afer off Put
his hands to de gospel pillow and tie
his tongue to de line OBJ truth. Nail
his head to de gospel pole. Bow
his haid way down, twist his knees
lin some lonesome and dark narrow
alley, where prayer is much wanted
to be made An 0 Lord. noint him
wild kerosene lie OBJ salvation and
den sot him on flyer. Newton
Record
Read a bit more
An evangelist nailed a placard
on the side Of a store with this
wording thereon: What shall ] do
to be saved?"
An agent came along and wrote
beneath it" Take Ramon's Liver
Pills"
Then another wag completed the
sign with-"And prepare to meet
thy God"
Read again.
Tommle was gently tasting" the
cream in the old time spring house
when his mother appeared on the
scene. "TOmmle, don't like that,
said she. With cream and smiles
mixing into delicious delight
, around his mouth he said, Well
mother, YOU don't know what's
good"
Then again.
A minister was reprOvng old
Aunt Chloe for smoking a vile pipe
and told her that the Bible said no
body could enter the kingdom Of
. heaven with an unclean breath.
"Yassah," said Aunt Chloe" but
wlel / dies l spex to leah mer breh
hean On de yearth"
Johnnie had become weary Of
o saying his prayers every night be-
. cause he had to make il long
enough to ask God to look after all
the kin, all his friends and all the
] people in the world. So one night
! he protested, but his mother reach
ed for the switch just in time to
send him hurrying to his knees.
Prayeth Johnnie, 20 Lord, make me
a good boy and let me 60 to heaven
when | die, but Lord all these 9th
ers have got to save themselves
The Hummer would like to know
if the above failed to get a laugh.
If YOU haven't laughed-well. you
> did anyhow
A smile is the lie" Of happiness
n and kills bile by the mile.