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•»- - “V MEIEIUSIANIIS posmox OF TH» N AXIOM OM ALLIKD BLOCKADE. FIX SECOND PROTEST Position of the United States to be Set Forth la Note, Which State Department Officials is Mow Preparing to Send to the Allies. In preparing the protest to T>e sent to Oreat Britain and France the posi tion of the United States substan tially Is as follows: 1. If the action of the allies Is a blockade, all commerce directly with Germany can be halted by making the blockade effective, a certain “ra dius of activity” being allowed for the blockading warships off the Ger man coast, because of the newly de veloped activities of submarines. But there can be no legal blockade of the coast of neutral countries of Europe contiguous to those at war, under any circumstances, and commerce be tween the United States and nputrals, especially In non-contraband, should be free from Interruption, ‘Irre spective of ultimate destination. 2. If the action is not a blockade then there exists no legal right to de tain cotton or other non-contraband cargoes, even when consigned direct ly to German ports. Nor can food stuffs or conditional contraband be Justly Interrupted unless proven, though consigned to Germany, to be destined for the use of Us belliger ent forces and not Its civilian popu lation. Under the same circum stances, too, there Is no legal basis for detaining cargoes consigned from the United States to neutral countries of Europe if containing cotton or non-contraband goods, irrespective of ultimate destination. Similarly the allies can not under the previously accepted principles of International law Interrupt shipments of foodstuffs and other conditional contraband en rou*o between the United States and neutral countries, unless clearly proven to be going eventually to the belligerent forces of Germany and not Its civilian population. S. Neutral countries of Europe may declare embargoes on re-expor tation of contraband on non-contra band. thus preventing supplies from reaching Germany. With this sov ereign right the United States does not take Issue, but It will Insist on Its lights to ship to neutral countries placing the burden of stopp'ng fur ther progress on the latter nations themoelvea. In considering the foregoing propo sitions officials realise that Oreat Britain and her allies have set up the claim that their actions constitute re taliatory measures against Germany, but this, in the view of the American government, does not affect the status of international law as be tween the United States and the bel ligerents. The American attitude has not been changed materially as a result of explanations In the exchange of notes with Oreat Britain and Rrance. After Inquiring what would be the disposition of various kinds of ship ments the American government ask ed “upon what principles of interna tional law would It rest?’’ “And upon what rule If no block ade is maintained and declared," It continued, "could the cargo of a neu tral ship sailing out of a German port be condemned? If it Is not con demned, what other legal course is there but to release It?" Great Britain's answer has Indicat ed that the cargoes diverted Into British ports and owned by neutrals be restored to their owners, but this will not affect the Insistence of the United States on the legal rights of Its subjects to ship cargoes of a non- contraband character to and from neutral countries without Interrup tion and regardless of their destina tion. During the civil war the United States enforced a rigid blockade of the Southern waters by stopping car goes while plying between neutral ports, but in the famous Matamoros cases, finally ruled upon by Chief Justice Chase, of the Supreme Court of the United States, the rule of blockade and continuous voyage In shipments between England and Mexico were not held to extend to goods of a non-contraband character. State department officials, recalling the case, pointed out thet non-contra band goods were released and per mitted to be forwarded to their desti nation In the Confederate States. These cases have formed the prece dent for American practice ever since the decisions were accepted by Great Britain at the time as equitable. High officials said no communica tion to the allies had been finally drafted. It was declared at the state department that, although the word "blockade” Is used by Great Britain in describing the object of her new measures, the American government considers that a blockade Is a ques tion of fact and requires certain ad vance notifications to that effect which have not been given. The order in council, It was point ed out, did not mention “blockade." nor was any exact “radius of activi ty” given limiting the area of opera tions, the announcement merely con fining it to ^'European waters, in cluding the Mediterranean." The belief of high officials is that Great Britain to continue her outlin ed course would be obliged finally to admit that there is no legal basis for her action, and that It Is solely a re taliatory measure resulting from the fixlsenclee of war. Ow—rttewt Breaks a Rhaft. Tfca battleship Connecticut broke oaa of bar shifts lest Baaday while ti Gsantanamo Bay. ft bovad for Fbllatfeiphla WAITING ON THE ETTEL FRENCH AND BRITISH WARSHIPS OFF VIRGINIA COAST. Officials Believe Thai Germany Will Make Proper Reparation for Sink ing of the Frye. French at well aa British warships are cruising outside the Virginia | Capes, waiting to pounce on the Ger man commerce destroyer. Print Eltel 1 Friedrich, If she attempts to make for l the high seas again. There are said to be four men-of-war, two British and two French, and they have come to stay until the Eltel Friedrich re appears on Interns for the war. An officer of, the English freighter Anglo-Patagonlan, which arrived at Newport News Saturday, told of the watching cruisers and from him It be came known for the first time that the movements of the Eltel Friedrich were known to the Allies’ war craft for several days beforo she sought haven In Hampton Roads. According to the officer’s story, the Anglo-Patagonlan was warned last Sunday by a British cruiser that the German ship was about and told to slow up. During the next three days, he said, his ship made less than 300 knots. Then on Wednesday came this relieving xiessage from the British warship: v“The Eltel Friedrich has passed Into the Virginia Capes and will not come out alive. It is understood the allied squad ron made every effort to head off the German, but could not come up with him or reach the capes first. Germany probably will repudiate the action of the captain of the Prlnx Eltel Friedrich In sinking the Ameri can ship William P. Frye and make reparation for the loss of the vessel and cargo, In the opinion of German officials in Washington Saturday. Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, after a visit to the state department Saturday, Indicated that he believed the case would be settled without much difficulty. He told Counsellor Lansing what the captain of the Print Eltel had told Capt. Boy- Ed. naval attache of the German em bassy. as to the sinking of the Ameri can ship; but the ambassador reserv ed hL own opinion on the action of the commander. Capt. Tlerlchens Informed Capt. Boy-Ed that his only guide while at sea ana for many months out of com munication with his government, was the declaration of London This would permit the destruction of a neutral prise If carrying a cargo more than half of which could be proved to be contraband, provided It was Im possible to take the vessel to a borne port. Since the war’s outbreak Germany has defined Its views on shipments of rood tlonal contraband and contend ed that foodstuffs must be conclusive ly proved to be destined for the arm ed forces of an enemy before they can be set xed. The German ambassador sent a fall report to hts government of the story of the German captain and the reasons for the latter's action. It was said on good authority that In hla report to his government the ambassador pointed out that while the captain acted as beet he could under the circumstances, being Ignor ant of the status of the contraband sltuatlbn. this would be an Important factor In relieving the commander from personal liability, but would not affect the necessity for the payment of damages and the maMDK of re paration by the German government. NEW CABINET TAKE OATH. King Constantine Succeeds in Secur ing Neutral Ministers. A Reuter dispatch from Athens says the new Greek cabinet has caken the oath of office and also contained this ministerial decision communicat ed to the newspapers: "For Greece, after her victorious warsy a long period of peace was an Imperative necessity to enable her to work for the prosperity of the coun try. "In the circumstances the observ ance of neutrality was Imperative for her .from the very beginning of tho European crisis. "It was, and always Is, her abso lute duty to fulfill her treaty obliga tions and to seek satisfaction for her Interests, without, however, compro mising the Integrity of her territory. The government conscious of the duty of thus serving the interests of the country, is convinced that the patriot ism of the people will ensure the en tire security of those interests.” ADMITS HIS GUILT. Nogro Electrocuted at Columbia Wed nesday Holds His Nerve. Admitting his guilt, professing sor row for his deed and declaring that he was going to eternal bliss, Durant Haile, the l Cheraw negro convicted August 29, 1914, at Cheraw, for the murder of his wife, was electrocuted at 11:30 Wednesday morning at Co lumbia. J he negro held his nerve to the j- but before dying said: "I mur dered my wife and am sorry for my deed. I am going to heaven." The negro was pronounce.}! dead a few minutes after the current was turned on. There was not a hitch in the plans of execution. > pnamr to 4i 1 AMERICA AND OTHER POWERS HAVE BENT NOTES. JAPS ARE SURPRISED Highwaymen Khoot Agent. Highwaymen operating along the West Shore railroad near Highland "Falls, N. Y., held up one man. robbed him and cut his throat, entered the railroad station Thursday, ahot and killed Omar Hotallng. the night tele graph’ operator, and escaped with a -small turn of money. To I'ae Army Because ef tbe lack of shtpptag faelUtfca between th* FLKlipptae Ip. loads and tke Catted States army traojj'oru win to aUtioed for carry- taa goods from Lto uiaada. Russia and England Have Warned Japanese That if Demands Were Excessive Allies Could no Longer Treat Diplomatically — United States Looks After Her Interest. Official information is credited in Peking that the Russian and British ambassador at Toklo called upon Baron Kato, the Japanese Foreign minister, last Saturday, and informed him that If Japan persisted In press ing upon China demands beyond thdse contained in her original com munication to the powers It would be difficult for Japan’s allies to nego tiate diplomatically with her In the future. It Is understood that on the same day the United States, acting Inde pendently, although possibly after consultation with another power, in formed the Japanese government thai certain of the Japenese demands were not in consonance with treaty agree ments between China and the United States. American and British opinion throughout China are in concord in this matter, as voiced privately, semi officially, and by the press. Meetings have been held at which the Japanese demands have been discussed and protests have been sent to their re spective governments by both Ameri can and British associations. The opinion is expressed by both Chinese and foreign diplomats that a substantial proportion of her de mands will be withdrawn by Japan bec^ise of the attitude of the powers, who have called China’s attention to the fact that she has no right to make a treaty with Japan contra vening existing treaties with them. At various foretga diplomatic es tablishments In Washington doubt was expressed as to the correctness of the report from Peking that tbe Rus sian and British ambassadors at Toklo had Informed the Japanese for eign minister that If the excessive Japanese demands on China were per sisted in the Allies might fin 1 It dif ficult to negotiate diplomatically with Japan In the future. Surprise was expressed at the Jap anese embassy, and It was said with reference to another portion of the Peking dispatch, that it was not known to the embassy that any rep resentations bad been made by tbe United States government to the Jap anese government concerning the Japanese proposals la China. In another quarter It was said that the Japanese demands on China had been formulated In such a way as to avoid any conflict between them and tha understandings between Japan and other powers with respect to China. "We hare the matter In mind." la aa far aa Secretary Bryan has been willing to go In answer to Inqulrl as to what course thla government would adopt In connection with the Japanese demands on China. It la admitted by state department officials that since the beginning of the negotiations between China and Japan the United States government has quietly been exerting Its in fluence to have the Japanese demands ameliorated and to prevent any In fringement of the rights of Amerl cans either under treaty of the provi sions of general International law. There representations have been made In Washington to tbe Japanese ambassador, as well as In Toklo and Peking. Officials in Washington have refrained from making public any of the steps tbe United States has taken In these negotiations. Regarding the situation as deHcate, they preserved the same attitude when the latest news dispatches frem Peking were shown to them. In the best posted diplomatic quar ters there was no confirmation of any Joint Brltlsh-Russlan representations at Toklo of the nature Indicated from Peking. One dispatch from Toklo received In Washington dealt with other matters, and made no mention of such representations. Moreover, the assertion Is made that strong influences are at work both at Peking and Toklo to slif up an animosity between Japan and her allies, and there Is a disposition among the diplomats of the allied powers to attribute reports of joint Anglo-Russian representations as growing out of feeling adverse to the allies. It was also stated that there had been no consultation between the Anqerlcan and British governments regarding the effect of the proposed Japanese demands upon existing treaty obligations. In various public utterances the Japanese minister for foreign affairs and the premier are reported to have disclaimed any purpose on the part of the Japanese government to Infringe upon the existing rights of other na tions in making demands upon China These were regarded as pertaining to Thallers that were at Issue-b^ijveen China and Japan only. However, the disclosure of two sets of demands as the result of the State department’s Inquiries caused the Uhited States to deal with thlSi subject with extreme caution, and It Is believed that Minister Relnsch. at Peking, has been Instructed to watch Closely and make sure that China does not concede any point that would affect anv of the rights which the United States now enloys tn China by reasons of existing treaties. Ona of the beet posted observers ot tbe present Japan-ChUn pegotlatlons Mtd that any renreaentattons funs far made by the allfee or by tfi# TTIITted 8tat«« probably took the fora of dl»- ereet inquiries rather the* protects, with possibly tha In tins at too that for- oico goveramsots fait oaeared tbs ae- REPORT DESTRUCTION OF THE BOUVET OF FRANCE. Gormoo Submarines Secure Tw< More Victims In the English Chan nel on Friday. Constantinople reports by wireless to Berlin and London Friday in an official statement Issued from Turk ish headquarters: “Ofar fleet early Friday bombarded the ship yards and manoeuvering place of torpedo boats west of Theo dosia (on the Black Sea In Crimea, a part of Russia) and set tbe build ings on fire.’ “An allied fleet heavily shelled the forts of the Dardanelles, which re plied effectively, sinking the French battleship Bouvet." The Bouvet, 12,000 tons, was laid down In 1893. Her complement was 621 men and her armament consistea of two 12-inch guns, two 10.8 inch, eight 5.5 Inch, eight 3.9 Inch, ten 3- pounders and ten 1-pounders, besides two torpedo tubes. ^ Paris reports Friday: . ‘‘An artil lery duel in the bardaneRea- between Turkish shore batteries and warships protecting allied mine sweepers last ed from midnight until 2 a. m. yes terday, says an Athens dispatch to the Havas agency, based upon Infor mation from Tenedos. The warships are reported to have been struck by several shells, but tbe damage done was slight. Two shore batteries were silenced." Glasgow, Beotian, reports that the British steamer Hyndford was torpe doed Friday by a German submarine in the English channel. One member of the crew was killed. London reports Friday: "The Brit ish steamer Bluejacket, with wheat from Liverpool, has been torpedoed by a German submarine off Beachy Head. The crew took to the boats. Tbe steamer, although badly damag ed, remained afloat." The Associated Press summarized the war situation Friday as follows; The Thurklsh war department an nounced that the French battleship Bouvet had been sunk during the bombardment of the Dardanelles. No confirmation has been received from Paris or London. Parts or London. Tbs Constantinople statement Indicates the Turkish fleet, whose location has been unknown for some time, again la engaged actively In the Black Sea. It is said to have attacked a Russian naval base on the Crimean coaat, Inklcttng considerable damage. Whit la aald to be a presentation of Austria's attitude toward Italy, as set forth in a Vienne dispatch to Roms, contains the ststement that Austria. If she agrees to make territorial com- ceaalons sufficient to satisfy Italy wilt defer formal transfer of tbs territory antll after tbe wer. Austria, it la •aid, desires to assure herself that Italy will adhere to her promise of neutrality In return for the grant Thla attitude Is described In Roms as unsatisfactory. 9 Paris dispatch says Austria la resisting Germen pressure In tbe matter. Information from Bucharest is that the Austrian forces In Bukowlna have been reinforced end are under taking e strong offensive movement. Tbe Russian invasion of Germany apparently has led to tbe occupation of Memel, an Important Baltic port at the northern tip of East Prussia The German official report of to-day Indi cates that Russian forces have enter ed the city. Petrograd believes von Hlndenberg has decided to launch a new attack on Warsaw fro mthe west. Russian military authorities assert that the Germans have abandoned their attgek In tbe north and are concentrating forces south of the Vistula, where heavy artillery fighting already Is un der way. The developments of Thursday on the western front were a repetition of the local engagements such as have been usual during the winter months. Minor successes are claimed by tbe French in northwestern France and in the Argonne. The German state ment mentions several attacks by the allies, but asserts they failed. The Russian army which Is Invad ing Turkish Armenia, is said to have won another victory, capturing a Turkish imse on the Black sea near the Russran border. Petrograd as serts that the Turks retreated In dis order. Two more British steamers have been destroyed by Germany’s sub marine raiders. They were torpedoed In the English channel. CLASSIFIED COLUMN Kndza—100 plants, postpaid, 91. Noah Carroll, West villa, Fla. Marred Hock Eggs—>19 for |1 pre paid. C. T. Hamm, TobaocovUle N. C. Oroingtons■ ■White Orpington eggs, 16 for $1. Bayside Poultry Farm, Vidalia, Go. ‘Simpkins Ideal" Cotton Seed for Sale—fl per bushel. S. W. Erwin, Farmville, N. C. Barred Rocks For Sale—Best In tb< South. Eggs $2 per 15. Fores' Grove, King, N. C. Silver Campine Eggs for Sale—$,3 per setting of 15. Dr. Wm. A. Hayes High Point, N. C. Eggs—America’s best strain Buff Or pingtons. Mating list free. E. L. Green, Tarboro, N. C. For Sale—Sound, recleaned Lespe- deza seed, 92.25 bushel, f. o. b. Zachary. R. T. London, Zachary, La. Wanted—Burned motors, generators and transformer to repair. Char lotte Electric Repair Co., Charlotte. N. C. Yokohama Beans for Sale—Peck, 91.50; bushel, $5; f. o. b. cars here; cash with order. Eugene Glower, Cairo, Ga. Cleveland Rig Boll Gotten Seed Field Selected. 90c per bushel. Satisfac tion or money refunded. C. D. Murphy, Atkinson, N. C. Brown Leghorn Eggs—H por C, W. Reed, Hartford, N. C. White Orplngtono—-Hundred brood ers. eggs galore. Midnight Poultry Forme, Asheboro, N C. Reds and Browne—$1 for 16. R. I. Reds and 'Drown Leghorns. Carroll Summers, Orangeburg, S. C. I ' T Stacys’ Poultry Yards, Amelia, Vo- Barred Rocks exclusively. Stock and eggs at reasonable prices. S. C. R. I. Reds—Exclusively. Sli years of careful breeding for winter egg production and show quality. Spanish Peanuts, 91-25; Virginias, 80c per bushel f. o. b. Whitakers. L. L. Draukhon, Whitakers, N. C. Barred Rock—Fine 93 and 93 cock erels at 92 for the rest of the sea son. Sitting eggs, 91 per 15. Mrs. B. T. Smith, Carnesvilie, Ga. Eggs from Single Comb Rhode Is land Red matings of quality. Heavy winter layers. 92 per 15. Carver Strain. C. M. Waff, Franklin, Va. Single Comb Brown Leghorns— Heavy winter layers. Eggs and baby chicks; prices reasonable. Thot. Donaldson, Route 8, Charlotte, N. C. Cleveland Big Boll Cotton Seed— Price 91 per bu., or 2 bu. for 1 bu. sound, clean cow peas. The ideal cotton. E. W. Dabbs, Pineland Summerour’s *4 and H Cotton Seed —91 per bushel. Bought seed of Summerour last spring. Jno. S. Clark, Jacksonville, Ga. I*ure Bred Golden Buff Orpington— Imported strain—winter layera. Pretty and profitable eggs. 9L6# per 15. D. S. Glenn. Prospect. Va. Cabbage, Lettuce, Tomato, and Strawberry plants, Rhubark and As paragus Roots. Free price list. Geo. M. Todd, Greensboro, N. C. 8. C. Buff Orpington eggs for hatch ing. Cook strain and Imported stock. Write for prices and mating list. Claude F. Deal, Landis. N. C. TO INSPECT PRISON CAMPS. Americans to go to Great Britain, Germany and Austria. An arrangement between Great Britain and Germany and Austria, by which representatives of the United States will inspect and report upon alien prison camps in those countries and distribute to prisoners supplies from their own governments or other sources, has been announced by the state department, and It was stated that, through the good offices of the American government, similar ar rangements ( were under contempla tion between Russia and France and Germany and Austria. Our Action Is Independent. It hea^een stated officially at the White House that representatives by the United States to Japan concern ing the latter’s demands on China had been'entirely Independent of any actidn by Great Britain and Russia, or other powers. French Dropped Bombs. Berlin reports French aviators have thrown bomba on the undefend ed Alsatian town of Schlettstadt. Only one bomb took effect, falling on a seminary conducted by women tearhers, killing two children and se verely woenUWiTWii. Into queetion any of the tresty obli gations now tn operation between Otnn. Jepaa and other tgrelgm fide- Hpaaiih Seed Peanut*. 250 4-bushel bags 95 per bag f. o. b. here. First- class stock—sell any quantity. 1 bag up. Maurice Pittman, Whitakers, N. C. 1 .... Old Reliable Horks—Egge for hatch ing from three pens good Barred Plymouth Rocks, only 91 for 19. Charles Whitaker, 1404 Corrals St.. Columbia, S. C. m Eggs—Barred Rocks from select pens, 91 per setting. Buff Leg horns, beautiful plumage. 91.26 ner setting. Mrs. J. F Coleman, Fair fax, 8. C. Marry—large Hat of wealthy mem tors wishing early marriage. Con fldentlal description free. ReltebW club. Ere. Wrubel, Box td. Oek lend. Cel. White Wyandotte*—My birds won at State Fair. Spartanburg. Darlington and National White Wyandotte State cup for beat display at Chea ter. W. J. Ceuaey, Columbia, 8. C White Cormlnh and White Leghorn* —The greatest meat and egg breeds Stock and egg* from grand sweep stake winner*. Also trained bea gles. John L. Jolly, McCormick, 8. C. Porto Rico Yam Potato draws. De livery after April 20. A fine potato. Try them, 91.000, 91-75; over 6,00# at 91 65. Book your orders now. J. L. Ptdrick, Tlfton. Ga Buff l/eghorn*—Eggs. meat, beauty. There la no better breed My birds have won et twelve shows. "They lead the South." Egg* for settlag. J. Wlrron Wilson, Spartanburg. Fa«* for Hatching—Flue selection from Black Minorca!, quantity lay er*. “Black Beauties” of pare North up strain; 15 for 91.50. T. W Flint, 9 Bennett St., Cbarleatoa, 8. C. Early Jersey Wakefield and Sne aion Cabbage Plants delivered, eel post. 100, 20c; 500, 75c; 91 In first and second zone. Clark Wlllcox. “Hermitage Farm,” Mur rells Inlet. 8. C. Surrw*- red, per*v :; LOO*. ^ \ • Watiion Melon Seed—Selected from large melons, 75c pound in small lots; write m« for prices on large lots. Also a few Excel melon seed at 91.25 pound. J. F. Ooodson. Mlllhaven. Ga. For Hale>—Watson melon seed Se lected from center of fine melons. 40c pound. Also Allen's long staple cotton seed and Covington’s Wilt Resistant cotton seed, 91 per bushel. All seed sound and pure type. O. J. Youmans. Fplxfax, S. C. Registered Essex, Duroc-Jersey. Po land China, Berkshire pigs and pork pigs. Sows In farrow, service boars. Jersey cattle registered. - Bronze Turkeys. Satisfaction or money back. J. E. Coulter, Connelly’s Springs, N. C. Cabbage and lettuce Plants—Frost proof, grown In open air from stan dard seed. Parcel post 500 delivered 91. Express f. o. b. Burton, S. C 1,000, 91; 3,000, 90c per 1.000 5,000, 80c per M; over 5,000, 75c per M. C. Bacon & Co. Burton,S. C Giant Himalaya Blackberry Plant 91 per 12. The greatest of the blackberry family. Vines from 8# to 75 feet of space according to soil and season. large fruit In abund ance. W. Ray Anderson, Laurens, 8. C. Wanted—To sell for cash or ex change for small car In good condi tion, Ford preferred, large roan horse, eight years old, guaranteed sound and gentle; good saddler and buggy horse, or work anywhere. P. O. Box 351, Camden. 8. C. Wanted—you to ship your farm pro duct* such as veal, beef, pork, pota toes, peas, eggs, turkeys, ducks, chickens, etc., to the New Way Mar ket Co., Wilmington, N. C. Dally returns. Reference, Dunn & Brad- street, Murchison National Bank. W, H. McEachern. 200 Single Comb White Iveghorns one year old. Hens 91, 912.50- per 12. Eggs 91 per 15, 93 per 50. Barred Plymouth Rock eggs, 91.50 per 15; 94 per 50. Winners at Roanoke, Richmond. Staunton. Send for cir cular. D. W. Jardine, Staunton, Va. Hatch Your Chirks Now—M'S'-k and White Orpingtons and Mottle An- conas. Eggs best pen, 93 per 15; 95 per 30. Extra good matings, 92 per 16. From all pens. 97 per 60; 912 per 100. Also stock for sale. Wm. O Albrecht, Box 425, Charlee- ton, S. C. t' Spartanburg Poultry and Supply Co. carries everything for chickens. Full line egg and butter boxes for parcel post. Stock, poultry and lice powders. Founts, hoppers, sprayers and sprays. Incubators and brood ers. Poultry supplios, Spartanburg, S. C. Buy a Geiser Thresher—Because it ti a pood one. Not too heavy. Dur able, large capacity. Cleans the grain. Reasonable in price. Light gis tractors, engines, corn mMlx, aaw mills. Everything In machin ery. Cummings Machinery Agency, 1216 Main St., Columbia, S. C. For Sale—Farmers prices, Percheron, Shire, 'Belgian, Cooch. Morgan and trotting stallions. Cash or easy terms to responsible parties. Large Jack—bred Jennets, 2 nice Shetland Ponies and nice mare In foal. Would trade stallions. Cottage Hill Farm, Boykins, Va. Reds, Whites and,Blacks—S. C. R. I. Reds—hens are red as the roosters. 91.50 first pens and.91 second pen per 15 eggs. Very dar|} Anconas with yellow lepa. 91 per 16 eggs. White African Guinea eggs. 91 per 18. Best stuff I ever offered. W. Raw Anderson. Laurens, S. C. Eggs—Silver Camplnes, 93. A. P. A. diploma Camnine cockerel. S. C. White Leghorns, 91-50 and 92. Firot cock, 2-3-4th hen, Spartanburg, 1914. Buff Orpington ducks, 91.5#. Duck shown 7 times in five states— seven blue ribbons. All heavy lay ers. C. W. Anderson, Spartanburg, S. C. Nancy H*n, Porto Rico, ^Triumph Potato Plant*. Ready April 1 Plants to be ihinned before April ?0: 91.16 ner 1.0(10; any slxe lot* After AoHl 20. leas than 5.000 91.79: 9.000 at 91.90.. Cosh with order; no discount. C. E Med Mr. Gr*e**-onjr ‘(TC. Hinckley’s Sweet and Kleckley'a Shipper—The two best melona grown. Writ© for description of Kleckley’s Shipper. Kleckley’a Sweet, per oz. 10c, 14 lb. 35c, % lb. 60c, 1 lb. 91. Shipper, per oz. 15c, (4 lb. 40c, % lb. 65c, 1 lb. 91. Post- _ paid. W. A. Kleekley, Grapeland,' Tex.*- £ k Eggs Reduced in Price—For a short time only the biggest and best equipped poultry plant in the Ciro- Hnas will sell eggs from 2-year-old Wyckoff atraln White Leghorns at 91 per 15. or 36 for 100. Elgh hun dred choice breeders two yeara old from the flock of 3,000. full of vitaj^_ Ity. guarantee 90 per cent ferti| — Every other reasonable guamnt on each shipment aa being Ltoolat |y satisfactory. Write ffie. 8. M. M&efle. Rock brook Farb, Rravori. v r Johnson Named Jndro. )4n% Joseph T. Johnaea as district President Wllaon Wadaendav nor; Jadpn for tbe Waatsra District of a recnaa appeUtmaat tn Hipro*acta- Sooth