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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
CHAOS IN RUSSIA.
REPORTS FROM PETROGRAD IN.
DICATE THAT KERENSKY HAS
THE UPPER HAND.
but There Is No Authentic News From
tho KornilofY Faction and Govern
mont Reports Should be Accepted
With a Certain Degree of Rcscrva-
tlOn.

PotroSrad. Sept. 12.--Minister of
Finance Nekrasoff has informed the
Associated Press correspondent that
tho Provisional troops had outmancu
vered Gen. KornilOff's soldiers who
were advancing on Potrograd and cut
of their retreat. The correspondent
Is unof'lcially Informed that the towns
OF Pskoff and Duga and the railroad
station Dno. whore Gen. Korniloff do
trained for tho march on the capitar.
are In government hands.
1t Is reported that many COM
Nanders who attempted to lead men
into the Korniloff revolt were arreste d
by their troops. Major General Bor OF
.'ruvocitch has been namedl COM
Liancer In chief, succeeding Gen.
korn!Ion. Alexander Guchxoff, the
Octobcrist leader and former minister
o. war and navy has been arrested.
The municipal council Of Moscow
urged the people to defend the pro-
visional government. Gen. valuvefr,
commander Of tho army on the west
ern front. Joined Gen. Korniloff.
In a proclamation, published yester-
day Gen. Korniloff charged that the
government is under the influence OF
the German general staff. He says he
wants nothing for himself. He also
said he had the support of the high
er commanders.
The provisional government has de.
clared that state of war exists in the
town and district Of Moscow. The cen
tral committee of tho Constitutional
Democratic party informed Premier
kcrensSy that the party had agreed
70 It's members joining the reconsti.
tuted cabinet in order to avoid civi,
war.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
Express Amusement.

London, Sept. 12.-The British
minister at Stockholm called at the
swedish office yesterday, drew atten-
ton to the charges made against the
Swedish government by the state de-
partment at Washington and express
ed his amazCment that it was possible
for such charges to be brought after
the FORMAL assurance given Great
Britain some time ago.
The minister added that the Prjtish
government was sur DriSed that il had
not yet received any Official eXplana~
ton from Sweden.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
CONTROL MEAT PACKING.
HOOVER ACCEPTS OFFER OF
PACKERS TO PUT PLANTS UN.
DER LICENSING SYS-
TEN.
production of More Live Stock Abso-
lutely Necessary to Remedy the Sit
uatiOn.

Washington, Sept. 12.-Government
regulation of the meat packing indus
try will be the next move Of the food
administration. A voluntary offer OK
representatives of the packers to put
their plants under a licensing system
made to Herbert Hoover, the food ad-
ministrator, at q conference here to-
day was accepted and a plan of con-
troll will be drawn up shortly.
The packers, numbering about a
score, came to Washington to take
up with Mr.. Hoover the threatened
meat shortage and the subject OF ris-
ing prices. They are of one opinion
that prices can be brought down lit
tie unless n determined effort is made
to increase the production of live
stock.
A licensing system for packing
houses was provided in the food con
troll bill. Putting it into operation
food administration officials believe
will go far towards eliminating
boarding and speculation and will aid
in stabilizing prices. The packers will
confer soon with cattle growers to
discuss the food administrations pla',
for removing herds from the West to
better districts in the East and South
Increased production of live stock /.
military necessity, Carl Vrooman
| assistant Secretary of Agriculture, de
| clared in statement tonight, after
the packing meeting ended.
The production of more live stocs
was highly desirable before the war
said Mr.. VrOoman, now it is a ma
| tional necessity first because of tn,
terrible dearth Of meat animals no
only in this country, but thorough
out the world; second, because no fur
ther waste Of feeds must be permit
ted. and the only thing that can pre-
vent waste on the farm is the pro
duction of more live stock.
| THE fact that keeping of more liv,
stock is a military necessity does no
mean that it is any the less 4 gooc
business. The farmer should not los,
this golden opportunity to cash in hi
waste forage at war prices"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
FRENCH SMASH LINES.
SUCCESSFUL ATTACK MADE ON
GERMANS IN CIIAMrAGNE.
Gcrmens Rcpulscd In Attack on the
Brltish lanes Near Hargicourt-
Again Drop Bombs on Dunkirk KILL
tng Civilians.

The French last night continued
their attacks In the Champagne,
sznashing two front lines near st.
eoupsst and entering the third line
positions Of the Germans. Paris re-
ports that all OF the garrisons OF the
nrst two lines were killed or taken
prisoners. Numerals shelters were
blown mp and much war material
brought hack.
The Germans under barrage fire
launched an attack against the Brit
ish near Harsioourt. but tho advanc-
Inc waves OF Tc6tons were met by rifle
and gun IRE and werc repuulscd.
Tho Germans again dropped bombs
on Dunkirk. causing civilian casual
Ties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
NEGROES PLANNED RIOT.
BLACK TROOPS PLOTTED HOUS.
TON OUTBREAK FOR DAYS.
Inquiry is COmpleted--Board Says
Soldiers Went Forth to Slay White
People After Warming Other Blacks.

Houston, Texas, Sept. 11.-Soldiers
of the Twenty fourth United States
Infantry had planned a riot Of blood
shed among the citizens of Houston
two days before the riot broke out
which cost the lives of II people, ac-
cording to the report of the board of
inquiry which reported to the Houston
city council tonight. The report also
criticiZes superintendent of Police
Brock for his inability to force dis
c:pline among the police and declares
'he is not qualified for the position he
holds"
The committee is of the opinion
the riot was preciDitated by the arrest
of two negro soldiers by the police
although sufficient evidence was pre-
sented at the hearing to reveal the
fact that a serious disturbance was
intended by some of the negroes be-
fore leaving Houston and the arrest
referred to simply brought it to
head sooner and perhaps intensified
the crimes which followed"
Continuing the committee says:
"The undisputed testimony of witt
nesses proves that the negroes went
forth to s!ay the white population
indiscriminately, that no negro was
hurt or molested by them, that no
negro home was fired into and that
during the riot to stay off the streets.
The testimony of the captain i'm
charge of the fire station at Camp
Logan and one of his assistants is
that when the shooting began in the
negro camp one of the negro guards
stationed at the fire station remarked
that the troops were going to shoot
up Houston. that they had planned to
do SO on the preceding Tuesday night
but could not get quite ready.
This testimony and the testimony
OF numerous other witnesses convincs
us (and our opinion is shared by
Capt John J.. Chamberlain of the
United States Army who SO expressed
himself to us) that the prior conflicts
with the police were mere incidents
of the riot"
The report declares that shortly af-
ter the arrival Of the negro troops in
Houston there was manifested by at
least some of them a feeling of hos
tllitE and defiance of the State law
requiring the separation of whites
and negroes in the street cars: that
the negroes while on guard duty at
Camp Logan were arrogant and in
sulting towards white laborers, seiz-
ing the most trivial circumstances as
an excuse to curse and abuse them.
that the discipline existing at the
camp was grossly lax in moral condi-
lions; lewd negro women, some of
them mere children of IL wears If
age, being permitted to freely visit the
camp and remain there overnight and
that such women were permitted to
bring parcels into camp without in
spection by sentries. keeping the SOL
diers literally supplied with, LIQUOR
and other intoxicants.
concerning the chief of police the
report said:
For Mr.. Brock personally we have
the highest regard and it is no re-
hection on his personal character to
say that in our opinion he is NOT
qualified for the position he holds"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
Six French Ships Sunk.

Paris, Sept. 12.-The statement of
the ministry of marine, issued this
evening shows that for the week end
ing September 8 one French vessel of
more than 1900 tons and five vessels
under 1900 tons were sunk by mines
or submarines. Two fishing craft also
were sent to the bottom.
Unsuccessful attacks were made by
hostile craft on three vessels
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15

Too Much Rain and Weather FIX.
trcmCs Do Damage.


Memphis Commercial
The growing crop has suffered Sc
we're deterioration during the last two
weeks. according to reports from cor
respondents OF The Commercial Ap-
peal from all over the belt. While
this deterioration In not given In per-
eentage figures. there Is no doubt but
that II amounts to several points.
Too much rain. boil wevll and other
insect deprcdations. and extremes of
weather conditions have been re-
sponsible for the loss In condition
shown by the crop. Heavy shedding Is
reported from practically all sections.
while. owing to the heavy foliage on
the late crop. bolls near the bottom of
the stalk are rotting In large num-
bers. This is especially true in CEN
trail valley states and Oklahoma,
where progress In August was great
est. In the eastern States shedding
has been extraordinarily heavy, and
correspondents state that the yield will
be far short Of the promise of two OF
thre weeks ago.
Boil wevil are doing severe damage
In Arkansas. Mississippi. Louisiana
and Alabama. and to a less extent In
Georgia. With the weevil on top and
rotting on the bottom the crop is at.
tackled from two angles. Boil worms
have done heavy damage in few sec.
tions In Oklahoma.
There Is some question as to the ef-
rect OF recent rains In Texas. In the
south II Is believed the yield may be
increased. but In the central and
western sections Of the State II Is
thought the rains came too late. On
the other hand. open cotton in the
fields was damaged by the rains.
The crop everywhere Is late and tn /,
size OF the yield Is yet dependent T.
large degree on the date Of killing
frost.
Picking is making fair progress and
IN a rule growers have been selling
Mt current levels. but generally speak
ins. they are showing a pronounced
disposition to resist any further de-
cline In values. There will he some
scarcity OF labor In places where the
yield is large.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15

The above admiralty statement,
shows the smallest number of large
British vessels by mines or submarines
since Germany last February began
her intensified submarine campaign.
The previous low record was TO-.
the week Of March II. when thirteen
vessels of more than 1000 tons were
lost.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
A TOMBSTONE TRUST.
Monument Makers Fined by Federal
Court for Violation of Law.

baltimore, Sept. 12.-Seventeen
members of the National Retail Mon
ument Dealers Association were fined
in the federal court today i'm addition
$4,000 fine against the association
Entered plea Of nole contendere to tba
indictment charging violation OF the
antitrust law.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
FEWER U.BOAT SINKINGS.
Marked Decrease in Loss of British
Merchantmen.

London, Sept. IA marked de-
crease in the destruction of British
merchantmen by mines or submarine 5
is indicated in the weekly admiralty
statement issued this evening. Twelve
vessels of more than 1000 tons and
six of loss than 1000 tons were sent
TO the bottom. as compared with
twenty in the large and three in tho
small category. sunk the previous
week. Tonight's statement shows tha,
four fishing vessels also were lost.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
ARTILLERYMEN IN FRANCE.
Large Contingent Has Joined the Ex.
peditiOnary Force.

American Training Camp, France
Sept. IA large contingent OF
American artillery has joined the ex-
peditionary forces. They are well
along in their in ansive training un-
der the supervisory instructions of the
French officers. Hitherto the news
or their arrival has been carefully
guarded. They are using the famous
French seventy-fves and six inch
Howitzers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
DENOUNCED IN SENATE.
senate Committee Speaks Plainly O,
Hartiwick's Amendment.

washington, Sept. 12.--The senate
military committee denounced the
Hardwick amendment providing that
consent OF drafted men be obtained
before they can be sent abroad, in ad-
versely reporting 1t. It stated that ,he
effect In bringing the draft act into
question was bad. and added that the
situation arising out Of this spirit OF
opposition to the sclective draft act
places our country in extreme peril at
n time when all should be united in n
common cause"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
KOInilOH Admits Failure

Petrograd, Wednesday--Accord
to the official statement today Gen.
korniloff's attempt to overthrow the
government has collapsed. The gov
ernment no longer fears fighting, after
Hen. AleXlf kornilOff, or the tele-
phone. expressed the opinion that the
revolution would be abandoned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
VOTES FOR WOMEN.
biii Favorably Reported to The Sen.


ate.
washington, Sept. 13.-The Susa n
IL. Anthony resolution for nationwide
suffrage by constitutional amendment
was favorably reported to the senate
today. 1t will take its place on tho
calendar for vote ut the December,
session.
Without debate the senate possod
the Dill authorizing the Hawaiian le-
islature to give to women OF certain
qualiticatiOns the right to vote in ter
ritorial elections and also authorized
the legislature to submit to voto
whether there shall he unrestricted
woman suffrage there.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
KERENSKY Is SUPREME.
Gen. KOrnilOn Has Offered to Sur.
t- render.

OS' NAoThAOu ItuS OucTcO I'D Sur.
render.
A news dispatch from Petrograd to
London says that Gen. Korniloff Offer
ed to surrender on certain terms. The
government demands his uncondition-
al surrender. The strongest OF Kor-
nllor's adherents, eight regiments Of
GeOrgians and Cacausians. have
agreed to abb ndon the revolt If they
are allowed to return to their Caucas-
ian homes and will not be used against
the Turks, their co-religionists. Gen.
Palchinsky. second in command of the
Petrograd district, said that the revol,
may be considered a complete failure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
FRENCH CABINET CRISIS.
Efforts To Form New Cabinet Have
MOI Succeeded

Paris. Sept. 12.-Paul Painlev. min
lister OF war, announced today that he
is unable to form n new cabinet ow-
ing To the eleventh hour withdrawal
of Socialists. Albert Thomas and M.
Varenne. President Poincairc insist
ed that he continue his efforts to or
ganize ministry. He requested more
time to think over the situation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
Depends on i}Crlin'S Attitude.

Washington, Sept. 12.-Argentina's
course for tho remainder Of tho wa,
probably will be determined by Ger
many's answer to the demand from
BuenOs Aires that the Berlin govern
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
GERMAN ADVANCE CHECKED.
Cavalry Posts Forced to Withdraw h,
Russians

Berlin. Sept. 13.-German cavalry
posts south of Riga, on the Wcnder
road, northern Russian front, had to
withdraw before strong Russian pres
sure, it is officially announced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
COMMANDER IN CHIEF KEIsEN
SKY.

''"sS'a's Strorg Man 10 Take Supreme
Command of Army.
Petrograd. Sept. 12.-The Associat
ed Press Is unoffic'a'ly informed that
Premier kerensky is about to become
commander In chief of the army.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
A COMPLETE COLLAPSE.

Gen. KOrnilOfr' Army Has Surrender.
ell and Revolution Collapsed.
Petrograd. Sept. 13.-KOrniloff'G
army at his headquarters surrenderat.
and the revolt collapsed, according t.
statement of Minister Kerensky to
the cabinet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
LARCENY AND MURDER.

Death Of R'ch Widow Uncovcrs An
other Crime.
New York. Sept. 12.-After an ex-
animation Of the papers relating to
Gaston Means connection with the
death OF Mrs. Maud King. the assist
ant district attorney said that he had
found sufficient evidence to warrant
indicting one or two persons for grand
larceny for the alleged iooting Of the
King estate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
LUxBURG GIVEN PASSPORTS.


~ uxau fscpscScntuttves.
Buenos Ayres. Sept. 12.--Argentina
haa sent to the German legation pass
pests TO be delivered to Charge Lux
burg. The whereabouts Of Luxburg
ere unknown at present.
The foreign Office has sent a com.
munication to the German foreign
minister demanding an explanation OF
sending secret code messages to Ber-
I'm.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-15
TWO AvIATORs KILLED.
Two Biplanes Collide In the Air With
10 tfr Fatal ReSults.

AZ Fatal Results.
ban Diego. Sept. 1.-TWO army stu
dsut aviators fell to death on the
North Island field. when the biplanea
they were driving collidod at TN alti-
tudc OF 1900 feet. The names of the
sviators have been refused publica-
ZION by the officers until an investisa-
ton has been made.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-04-01
Abraham Lincoln Said:

IL don't know much about the tariff but do
know that If my wife buys her cloak here in Ame-
RIGA we get the money and the cloak and that Amer
lean labor paid for manufacturing it. If she buys
her cloak abroad we get only the cloak; the other
country gets the money and foreign labor receives
the benefit" Why not apply Abes' argument to
local buying?
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-04-01

The war has turned merchandising condi-
tiou, top,l tlrvN. only the wives and families OF
merchants kno" the worry and work and wcar-
mes, Tire condition, have caused. Only the mcr-
chant, or their buyers snow the strain OF the hour
caused by effort, to give the shopping public what
il wants 1T anything near the SAME PRICES it
IL used 80 PAYNE. Md only the merchant, realize
how lack Of preparedness, caused by the shoppers
preference ior Imported over Made in t. S. A."
goods hs, made he situation worse than it might
have been.
Do YOU realize that in order to serve YOU the
same value, rs always, many a reliable concern is
whiting down profits to do it, Apparel for
ncn and women Tor instance, has generally in
crcaSeC1norc than = per cent. in cost some OF it
as much rs 50 per cent; some more; and some Of
ulJNGlTTNFLE Aul vet few merchants are
asking the customer 10 stand anywhere near the
increase, they ar hraycly hoping that the war will
soon end and ihal gou viii appreciate their efforts
800 the meantime n the war continues another o
months, mcrrhardiz.g" conditions will become cri
UcaIl1 -criou, for poc>cbooh, OF the buying pub
rr -
lhor. Is mnch dgc-unrcIability and fabric
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-04-01

The following merchants, banking and other bust
ness interests o \nari!lo in hearty accord with the
TRADE ~ AMARILLO" movement and have pcdg-
cd lcr co-oportoa and support towards The success
o.. the cam 3airn:
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-04-01
AMARILLO~YOUR LOGICAL TRADING CENTEI

REALIZE THE BEING BEHALF OF TT THE B
THE
HONEST MERCHANDISING IS WELL MOWNT0AL
hSanadmdh fact ealy that articles Of standard known value nbe
as in les her
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-04-01

adulrcraton in the cheaper grades Of goods at the
present time You can show your confidence in
Amarillo merchants and appreciation OF their eli
fort, by 5Hying. when possible, better quality
than YOU are ia the habit OF purchasng-and buy
generously for i, conceded by all that there is
no possibility for good, to get any cheaper while
thc war lasts. 30
Ey cauHou, and patronizc reliable merchants
Watch their advertisements in the daily papers,
study lhcu prices, note their special values take
advantage ct these thing, and YOU will be able to
buy your needs At a great saving.
"Carpc diem tenioy the present day. When
1t is possible u~e iorethought and prepare for what
may come in the furc-if the war conditions
grow more serious the unsettled state Of the mar
kcts will ncccs,itatc higher prices. Buy the better
grade, OF mcrclandisc-buy a little better than
usual You viii ind the better valucs-the reli-
able qualities, in tie higher priced goods.
\. B.-Nlany economic students express the
onlnion hat should war end tomorrow conditions
would not be apprecably changed for some time
to comc. Shipping cmhargoc, have made the t. s.
\. the mecca Tor buyers from all parts OF the
world, neutral countries
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-04-01


bpmgw OmasA maOpU hyfrapby Omd@odm
hyhdwHYOhP interests had they rym
kam
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-04-01

Dry Goods Co
The >torc With the Goods.
Jones Dry Goods Co.
The Busy Curncr
The Dollar Shirt Shop,
store with a Conscience.
Russell & Cockrell,
The People Who Print
City Light & Water
Company.
City Drug Store
Big. Best. Quickest
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-04-01

Home Furniture & Rug Co.
Noun Do BETTER n Tho Home.
J. l.. Henderson Piano Co.
n Piano in T,cr, HDmc"
Collins-Austin Drug Co.
Drugs aud Drug sundric-.
Loving Printing Co,
lou Dunt Have 20 Wait.
The Ladies Store
Dry Good and Ladies Read, o. wcu.
n. A. Gardner
Panhandle Dist. seal Tour. Made ~ rc,a,.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-04-01
Grcsr's Cash Department Store,

Ircsr's Cash Department Stor
- MOST valuable habit You can acquire - ,
pari>on.
Mclaughlin Shoe Store
rpo',. shoes and Repairing.
Num- Electric Company
Nrarillo', Most Interesting >totc.
Amarillo National Bank
\ :, Depository.
Griffin Grocery Co.
imafillos Qualit, >iorc.
The Fair
um'Gtcts a. the Whole Eamih.