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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08
PINK BOIL worm ARRIVES.
ANOTHER COTTON PEST INVAD-
ING CONTINENT.
Presence I'm Mexico One Of Worst
Menaces to American Industry, En-
perts Report.

Washington, Nov. 4.-The pink boil
worm, most destructive cotton pest
known, has appeared for the first time
In North America. The department
OF agriculture announced today that
the worms had been discovered in
northern Mexico, where their pres
ence. h department says in an Off
cial announcement, constitutes one OF
the greatest which have
come to the American industry in it's
history"
importation from Mexico Of cotton
seed. cotton seed hulis and secd cot
ton is prohibited rnder an order is.
sued late today.
Officials of the department were I'M
able to explain how the pink boil
worm happened to be imported to
North America. 1t is presumed, how
ever. that the pest came in seed i'm
ported to Mexico from abroad.
Discovery Of the worm was an
tnounced in the following state
iment:
THE pink boil worm, the most de-
latructive of known pests of cotton,
has been discovered in the Laguna
ldistrict, Coahuila, Mex. within 200
miles of the Texas border. Amend
ments to quarantine orders and regu-
llAtions. effective Immediately, have
been promulgated by tho secretary Of
Horticulture. prohibiting the importa-
ltion Into the United States Of cotton
seed, cotton seed hulls and seed cot
lton from the territory in Mexico from
which shipments heretofore have
been permitted. and requiring that
i Mexican lint cotton destined for the
United States be imported through
dGertain northern ports remote from
AAmerican cotton fields.
The pink boil worm has not beer
yknown to exist on the North Ameri-
lean continent heretofore. The pest is
itFevalent in practically all other cot
ION producing regions of the world,
And in oil sections where 1T has be-
come established has caused wide
JfASread destruction. It's establish
1thsnt In northern Mexico constitutes
fSneE bf the greatest menac which
13laye cOne to the American cotton
tfpwing industry in its history.
1& Every possible precautiont will be
1fHken to- presvtN a wUffns from get
lfinE across the border. All cotton
Interests are warned of the danger
which threatens the industry and are
urged to give the utmost assistance
Ito tho federal authorities in prevent
fng n movement in violation of these
rules governing movement Of cotton
seed. cotton seed hulls. seed cotton,
Tor cotton lint from Mexico into the
limited States. u
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08
HUGHES RESTING TODAY.
Republican Candidate Plans TO Vote
Before Breakfasts.

New York, Nov. 6.-Judge Hughes
Is resting today and except for a few
conferences with his re-
maine in practical seclusion. He
plans to cast his vote tomorrow be-
fore breakfast at the polling place
In the laundry of the Astor Hotel
hotel is his legal home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08
British Lose Ground.

London, Nov. C.-The British
forces were compelled to give ground
In the face Of German attacks last
night near De WarlcncOurt. the Of
fetal statement admitted today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08
cARRANzA MEN JOINED VILLA,
Leaders Of First Chiefs Forces tx
ecnted When Chihuahua Was TAX
en- from Them by villa.

Juarcz. Nov. 3.-Refugees from
chihuahua today state that the Car
rama garrison Of two thousand inen
joansa viHa whenf hs captured tn
city. Gen, Herrera, their commands
er, And other Carranxa officers Yes
excited by VIVA.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08

berth, and he prOphesied the near
approach Of the time when, with the
business resulting from the compile
o OF the Panama Canal. this port
would again come into it's own as a
port OF call for vessels from all over
the world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08
ALABAMA NINE DESTROYED.
Sixty Miners Entombcd by an Expl0,
sion Near Birmingham.

Birmingham, Nov. Sixty or
more men were entombed by an exc
plosion In the Bessie mines of the
Sloss Sheffield company, twenty miles
vest OF here. at 3 o'clock this MORN
ing. Two dead we're brought to the
shortly after 8 o'clock, 50
badly mangled that 1t was impossible
to tell whether they were whites or
negroes. Y
More than twenty are dead. There
were tw~enty-eight men in the mine,
four reached the surface unin-
jured. 1t ia believed the others are
dead.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08
FOUR ABBEVILLE MEN HELD
Sing Finley, Will Cam and Two
Scots Charged With Whipping Ne.

Abbeville. Nov. Sizing Finley,
Will Cam, George Scott and Will
Scott were arrested last night by the
city police charged with whipping
some negroes as they we're on their
way home from town. The trouble
happened just inside Of the city
limits. All were released on bond.
Later Cam was rearrested ana lodg-
ed in jail charged with interfering
with a special delivery boy of the
p~ostOfice. who is a negro about Is
years of age.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08
FRENCH FAKE KATERINA.
Fighting Between Greeks Has Come 70
Standstill.

London, Nov. 6.-Figbting between
Crock revolutionists and royal forces
mas come to a ~standstill. according to
an Athens dispatch. French marines
nave taken Owe Katerina from the
rebels.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08

New York. Nov. 3.-victor Cal3
strom. the aviator. completed hs
Chicago to New York flight at 2,
o'clock this morning. landing on
Governors Island. He was given an.
ovation by a big crowd. His actual
flying speed was one hundred and
seven miles an hour. Engine trou-
BILE at Erie forced him to spend the
night at Hammondsport, N. Y. and
prevented accomplishing the flight be-
tween daylight and dark.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08
GERMANS ADMIT LOSS.
french Rccapturc Position Recently
Taken by Germans.

Taken by Germans.
Berlin, Nov. 3.-The block of build.
ing recently captured by the Ger
mans at Sailly-Saillist was lost to the
French Thursday, the official state
nent admitted today. At other parts
Of the front Franco-B British attacks
were repulsed. Seven Russian as
saults on the left bank Of the Nara
yovka river We're broken down with
exceptionally severe losses to the
tho statement added.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08
NINETEEN DEAD IN RIOT.
Deputy Dies Of MISUNDERSTANDING
Drowned.

Everett, Wash, Nov. 6.-The death
list from Sundays /. w. w. riot IS
pelieved to be nineteen or more.
Deputy Beard today died of wounds
Twelve We're drowned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-08
ANTARCTIC EXPLORER RETURNS
SIP Ernest ShackletOn Landed at New
Orleans Today. &

New Orleans. Nov. 3.-Sir Ernest
Shackleton. the antarctic explorer, ar
rived here today aboard the fruit
steamer Paris-Mina.
Lieut.. S~hackleton went on his way
to New Zealand, via. San Francisco.
After making an effort to rescue his
companions left on the ice covered
lands about Ross Sea. the explorer
Will return to England and enlist.
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ed In mid-air and fell into the sea.
The Onaway Is one Of the older
ships Of the American mercantile
heet. built in Yarmouth, Me-, moro
than IS years ago. She is still fast
n renowned for her seaworthiness.
In the storms encountered in the
passage from London. Capt. Horton
was warm In his praise Of his vessels
behavior. The worst storm Of the
trip began Monday Off Frying Pan
Shoals. and lasted throughout Tues
day. 1t was In this bit of rough
weather that the damage was sus-
tanned to the Onaway's rigging, which
necessitated her putting into this port
for repairs.
The bark Is owned and controlled
by the American Transportation COM
pany of II Broadway. New York, and
her n have been wired Of the
ships presence here. The ship ia con-
signed to James II. Molony. agent,
and will remain in Charleston harbor
until her rigging is reftted. She Is
with chalk for New York.
Capt. Horton has many friends in
Charleston who will no doubt well
come his presence here. He said yes
terday that ne could remember the
day when the harbor OF Charleston
was crowded with ships awaiting a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
SIDELGHTS0 WARM0VES

THE
have established worlds record speed admission
letrograd that the defense that
the oa the Danube Capeu the Black
BelnS q
booty consisted OF ohO IS and 8 machine
The Rumania
the
would indicate pccpiae On the contrary there have nda
the unlocked for developments hidden
the spees the Russians
without
backward below the
broken 1t all
captured Constanza stripped military
Of Perogad and Bucharest on the situation.
Now the other
his unges from another has failed make
the fall Pada five days the north above Pass beyond
Waa Russians
ransyyania and have been ncng defeats daily the Teuon
Evidence accumulang that
bodies the Dorna Wa There
will Fknhan douchg
flats 1t understand in
sufficient numbers break through the plains Pennsylvania
Bbor Fakenhan
encrcng crush him This
hope for the Rumanians
Assuming the weeks
provide sufficient Hence
Dobrua and weakened to
flows the invasion Rumana from Dotudja will be
dandy
the that the Transyanian Winter
much smaller defend Such
another Then could
Danube Macns which, has been
If there thought behind the Russian angle of the present
the foregoing is the thought but frankly looks like plain
close stratcgy.-W. NJ H.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
THE Y. M. c. A. MEETING TOMORROW.

a MEETING will be held at the high school auditorium
Sunday afternoon to decide, the announcement
reads If OKLAHOMA CITY SHALL HAVE A Y NJ
c A.
The announcement seems to be somewhat in error 1t is
our idea that the Sunday meeting is NOT take
on the question hut Tor the purpose of LAUNCHING A
CAMPAIGN WHICH MEANS a Y. NJ C. A. BUILDING
IN THIS CITY
Those in charge of the meeting are anxious to learn the
sentiment of the community the plan the boys.
Why bless you there's need to waste minute on this
The people OF Oklahoma City have made up their minds
that they will subscribe the funds to provide place where
young may have the right kind OF recreation and
roundings
Yet there may be few in this city who do not
fully comprehend what a Y NJ {. A. means To these,
Just word OF explanations
Once in while police drag a boy into the big
chiefs office; the youngStcr is charged with petty crime
When asked about his affairs the boy gives the nforma
ton that he about night having no place for
creation gets into bad company and winds up the police
station
This, then is what wish to prevent II boys have
y. NJ { A. wht they may spend their time playing the
right sort of games nduging in athletics reading they
are taken away from the temptation which turks dark
street corners.
OF course, Mr Millionaire or Mr.. Banker or Mr.
Wealthy Business Mae, it isn't your boy who lands in the
Itoils-IODAI, But It might be tomorrow
II there is one element OF citizenship to which we
owe something it is the army Of boys Just budding into
young manhood 1t is this flower of the citizenship OF the
community that We arc interested in
So, MIR Citizen be hand please at the meeting Sun
day. 1t is YOUR BOY and YOUR NEIGHBORS BOY
who at stake
We think need few more railroads We think We
need more factories. Perhaps do but we need Y NJ
! G A. more than anything else
SO, think Of young and be present Sunday tC
lend your force to the movement II you wish to arous,
tremendous enthusiasm at the meeting bring your checl
book and write a big one
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28

ttade'-CHCAGO BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL
for the Adnon law Chicago days labor organization
counting hundred and members affiliated with
the American Federation OF Labor of which MIR the head officially
denounced Mr. Wilson's labor
by labor
IN OF, Mr. appeal o Mr. Wilson
Mr. deliver the appealed organized labor
pleading wall
the dignity human life and the international law One hun
drcd and N thousand members OF American Federation OF Labor
body replied with this
Re further resolved That members and sister councils
throughout the reelection of Woodrow
Wilson"
fierce partisan of the shop has become exhibition OF vote
trucking political laundering his he has
undcd everything else American labor organized and uoganld rebels
used political Probably by
Milton CawSon leading Indiana organized labor who anazes
the AiamSon gold brick law woeged sword
the labor hutug bill But
that thinking labor wD seeking leader
presidential candidate
This labor other labor bodies
the leveheadenesS
o American abng and speaks well for the political future OF the
!
Oklahoma labor circles split Admson Since the
local Trades Council much divided politically and the members
have their than the political candi-
But Mr. trade off labor
! dental candidate nevertheless being keenly resented
Mr. Wilson who he about verdict
OF % but did enough break his single pledge
which labor
be traded for law has turned ir but yndc
tive boomerang
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
LINES WORTH REMEMBERING
The tribunal of conscience exists inde-
pendent of edicts and decrees.-BURkE.
"HE KEPT US OUT OF WAR"

THE FOLLOWERS of Mr. Hughes displaying
deal OF disturbance phrase irequeptly heard IN
the campaign to the effect that c (Wlson) kept out
of war They first insist that bclgcren nation, not
Germany wanted with us, and then they turn
squarey around and try to show that are, we
write at with Mexico.
The phrase is employed of course in the larger
II is used to imply that at peace at time when
Europe is aame with war and that with Mex
ican situations has brought serious boodetng to date
resulted in declaration Of
But the phrase is expressive of a pertinent fact not
wthstanding the rasping manner with which it CRATES
the ears of the Hughes following 1t typifies condition
for which every mother in the land thanks God she
knees her prayers of evening every father secretly
otherwise thanks the president and every mindful
Of General Shermans trite yet apt old saying about
hesates to it brought about in the national
honor is assacd
AS nation could have had war very readily out
of the events of the past four years Colonel Roosevelt
that should have had IT, first in consequence Of
Germanys violation of Belgian neutrality and again as
result Of conditions in Mexico, He would have Gen
era Leonard Wood in TO behave as we behaved in Cuba
which nothing short of war He would also have
seized every German ship ntened in habors after the
sinking OF the Lusitania That would have meant certain
war, for that is precisely why Germany declared war
Portugal
Out OF his high sounding phrases and glterng gcncra
ties the inference is unacceptable however that he squnts
when he speaks in utter disgust OF tho adminstra
tons handling of foreign affairs. lie calls President vii
sons management OF Mexican affairs "wretohed business
phrase susceptible of other Interpretation than dis
approval Of the way situations were handled so as to pre-
peace.
Ihs deduction is inevitable therefore that President
Wilson's in keeping the nation at peace with the
world is thoroughly reprehensble Mr. Roosevelt says
flat iooedy MIR Hughes lets you guess at what he means
obviously with the "timdity" and "vacillaon" which
he ascrbeS to Mr. Wilson
But aside from the eectoneering of the candidates and
the din and buster of the campaign know at we are
out ot war We know also that could easily have
been in with less patient less esoutc less satesmanke
spirit at the helm We could have been in the thcke of
the fray in bloody Europe and head-oye heels in melee
southwestern border Is it too much TO saw in the
light OF the ,eeming possibilities that somebody perhaps
not the president perhaps Lansing perhaps neither the
kaiser nor Cauanza kept of war; And we will
leave 1t TO you to guess who it is.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
Names Is Names
Rose Bush lives at Springfield, Ohio
Our Daily Special.
Explanations seldom explain.
Our Daily Sp
Luke McLuke Saws


Some girls marry for Protection.
But lot of them marry for revenue
only.
II girls were as anxious to stay mar
ried as they are to get married. a lot
of perfectly good divorce lawyers would
go hungry
Why is II that man always has a
ven to do the things that he shouldn't
do and hates to do the things that he
should do?
When doctor loses patience he is
liable to lose patients.
II some OF the Reiormcrs had their
way there would be law compelling
us to come into the world fully clothed
II IT happens TO wealthy man. he
meets with financial revcrses" But
il It happens to YOU, you merely &c
broke.
What has become of the old fashioned
Stork who used to call on the Queer
of Spain every year.
There are all sorts of people in IN,
world including tha man who will ST
down and worry because he read tha
the sun will cool off entirely in 10000
600 years
Another reason why there Is so much
trouble in the world is because a lo
OF people like to see how close they car
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
A GIRL TO THE RESCUE.

a NIGHT SCHOOL in this city rs needed While the
public hcstated about voting taxes to maintain a
school for the benefit Of those who cannot attend in the
daylight hours, girl responded to the situation and
Will establish night school for the benefit OF limited
number OF boys
Miss Irene Hickey has been connected with school work
in Oklahoma City for number of years Active in the of
iice OF the probation officer she has had the opportunity OF
knowing the cravings of youngsters rise in the world
In the office of the city compulsory educational depart,
men Miss Hickey became of the one weak spot in
our educational system and she proposes remedy This
remedy has cryStallzed into small night school
While this institution will necessarily be restricted in
its operation the object lesson will put new life into our
citizenship The people Of Oklahoma City will not facr in
the campaign which will develop night school under such
extensive plans that every youngScr and every adu, who
wishes may obtain knowledge after the shades of eve have
fallen and will be equipped to fill high places in public and
business life s.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28

they want a good deal that they can't
get
There are a lot of painful sights in
life. And one OF them is the spectacle
Of a 2OO-pound woman trying to look
cute.
1t is easy TO get in good with a
woman. All you have TO do is to guess
her age ten years too young.
Ever notice that some men who are
pleasant to talk to are mighty disap
grecable TO listen to?
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
STIMULATING THE MUSIC SPIRIT.

W1ilEN Miss Cuddebeck supervisor of music in the city
w schools, initiated the movement for community sing
ing she caused the community to advance along lines tha,
have been somewhat neglected in the rush of a people
hurrying TO build new commonwealth
1t was the old German philosopher who said that bad
people have songs" Since we have songs we mus,
therefore he a good people but we've overlooked giving
our songs the attention to which they are entitled
So as the community singing develops eliminating in
the great concert to be given by the festival chorus the
music spirit will he stimulated
"A man who hath music in his soul is fit for treason
strategems and spoS"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28

get TO the danger line without stepping
over it.
You can convince a man that he is
wrong, but you are going to lose his
friendship.
A man could get cheaper and better
advice by listening to his own Con
science hut he prefers to go to a lawyer
and hand out some coin
a man can shoot off his mouth LOT
and still lead an aimlcSS existence
Grown folks are like children in that
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
OLDSToRlBS
INNEWTYpB
Twenty Years Ago.
Jt0m INe TINES FILES

Twenty Years Ago.
Mr.. c. A. Fewell and Miss Clara
Crcamer will be married tonight at the
home OF Mr. Vance, IA Reno street.
Judge Burford was over from Fl
Reno today.
Judge s A, Seward and {. G.. Iones
have unique political wager. In case
Mckinley is elected Judge Steward
agrees TO make gold bug speech and
II Bryan is successful Mayor tones
viii repeat a speech he made before the
holding of the ST Louis convention.
Perry Rodkey arrived in the ciyt last
night
Fifteen Years Ago.
Czolgosz, the assassin of President
Mckinley will be clectrocutcd tomor-
row.
Mr. and Mrs Murphy are visiting
in Ardmore
c. Porter Johnson was in Shawnee
yesterday.
The sweet potato crop makes tho
iarmer $40 an aere this year.
- -
Ten Years Ago.
The Ready -to-Help club met today
with Miss Hazel Murphy.
Mrs, T. NJ Dechman and little son
Thomas returned today from Dallas.
Miss Alice Graves entertained the
teachers OF the Emerson school and q
few other friends with a pleasant party
yesterday
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
HOGWALLOW LOCALS
ny GEORGE BINGHAM.
Copyright by George Matthew Adams)

Ellick Hellwang-
er, who has just
bought a new watch
from the Tin Ped
Her, got up early
Monday morning
and set II exactly
with the sun.
. =
Columbus Allsop
has gone 10 Tick
vile with his bass
iddle to furnish
,n,s. 10, th. st,..o
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28

der storm m the opera to be played
there Saturday night
Tobe Moseley, who has been leaning
on the almanac altogether for his
weather, has announced that he has
swapped off his umbrella and hereafter
will not take an active part in the
weather
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28

physician of Massachusetts, in an address Thursday
before medical society declared that automobiles were re-
sponsble for plague which has prevailed in the east His
statement will be disputed in part least yet automobiles
have caused motorits 'ourts, reshars joyitis good
feilowshpits and long list which compees against every
plague.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28

These arc days of fear and trembling when we listen
for the manufacturer 10 advance the price of cotton hose
Since are charging the cotton mill fancy price
for his staple, he is preparing to retaate with ven.
geance
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
Cheer Upl

Say pleasant things, son. do not growl,
BE cheerful all the while,
NhN should fellow wear a sCowl
When he can wear a smile2
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
Sure.

The earth was made for man, and, as
Luke McLukc says every fellow you
meet seems to think he is the man And
being the owner OF the earth, nearly
every man car ask to he excused for
having IDEAS df hi, own about how to
run it.-Wilmlngton Republican Jour
nal
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
Ouch

II want some cotton for my tooth"
said suffering Mr.. Rakor.
u think that ! win need enough
To cover a whole acre"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28

1T is true that Miss Richey has mon.
ey" said the engaged mans best friend.
but she is very cxacting. II you marry
her You will have to give up smoking
and drinking"
Possibly" said the engaged man,
"tut il don't marry her I shall have I,
give up eating also"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28

The letters Of lovers contain lot of affection Also
after marriage checks represent considerable amount Of
affection
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-28
An Old Timer.

The dark and drcarv days are come,
The saddest OF the year:
IT'S too blame warm for whisky straight
And too blame cool for beer
A A II