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TODAY IS PAY DAY AT THE PALMETTO THEATRE Everyone purchasing a ticket to the Palmetto Theatre today will be presented with a sealed envelope, and every envelope will contain a coin. The coins ranging in value Iront lc to $1,00. Try your luck, and at the same time see the best show in the city, as presented by The Morris &Monie Musical Comedy Co., in one of their best attractions entitled:. CA ST Tom I'rlrn.Joe Zee Kell Jack Bruny.,.Irvin Hamilton Ebeneser Fry.College Boys.A! Monte tiilrk Maloney.Tom .Morris MINK Smith . Marcella Kay MINH Voil. ,. ... Algo Hteinmun College tjiirlN, Ftc MUSICAL NUMBERS College Kag.College Girls Ragtime Goblin Man .MINH Vail and Company OnlNles.Chick and Chorus Sliver Thread*.MINN Smllh and Chorus Old Country ?ance.Futir? Company Blue Keyed Bilby.Chick and MINS Smith Good Bye Boys.Chick and Chorus The Coolest Place in Anderson Showing a jolly bunch of college youths camping on the Hudson with jolly girls. The kind of show lo cure that grouch. FOUR GOOD REELS OF PICTURES Barrier of Ignorance.Kalem 2 Reel Special Feature / Awakening of Barbara Dare.Vitagraph Drama r '?&B The Rummage Sale.Selig Comedy ?As Good Vaudeville as there is m drunks, Suit Cases and Traveling Bags tjake a drop , Affording the man who appreciates the value of dollars saved, an opportunity of pur-1 chasing some of these very necessary articles greatly under value. For Thursday, Friday and Saturday only, our entire stock of Trunks, Bags and Suit Cases at 20 per cent, reduction Trunks (hat were $5 to $12, now $4 to $9.60 Steamer Trunks that were $7 to $11, now $5.60 to $8.80. Suit Cases that originally were $1 to $10, now 80c to $8. . . Traveling Bags that sold from $4 to $15, now $3.20 to $12. ?.*'??, j Figure the saving for yourself - some prompt action on your part will be the result. HOUSE AND SENATE HAVE DECIDED Plan Has Been Accepted Regard ing Coast Wise Trade for Foreign Vesseb (By Associated Prosa.) Washington, Aug. 12.-Opening of United States coastwise trade to for eign built vessels admitted to Amer ican registry during tho next two yearB under the pending Panama canal act amendment was agreed upon tonight by the house and senate conferees. All such proposals have boen fought hy shipping and snip building, interests and presentation of the conference report tomorrow is expected to precipitate vigorous op position. Tho amendment as lt passed thc house designed as an emergency measure to quickly enlarge tho Amer ican merchant marine and facilitate the movement of exports while foreign shipping is tied up by the European war, would authorize the president in his discretion to admit foreign built ship? not more than five years old to American registry. Tho senate added amendment^ to admit such ships to tho trado between Atlantic and Pa cific ports of the United States and on the Gulf and great lakes, and from theso grew the plan agreed upon to night There has been some question about the right to change thc register of a ship owned by a belligerent in time of war, but this was set at rest today by a formal decision by Cone John son, solicitor of thc state department. Mr. Johnson pointed out that tho requirements of international law de mand that no transfer of a VCSBCI shall bo made in a blockaded port, or while tho Bhip is on tho high seas. In his opinion, however, with this limi tation, lt simply ls necessary that thc oalo be made in good faith, willi no intention to evade thc consequences to which an enemy's vessel would be exposed and with no nnderstanc/ng "expressed or tnclt that the VCBBOI IS to bo retransferred after hostilities. Government Insurance for vessels which tako the risk of carrying Amer. lean export trade under the war con ditions now prevalent in Europe would ho provided by a bill introduced in the house today by Representative Lewis, ot Maryland. ANOTHER CASE. Bubonic Plague Settles* on Fifteenth Victim Since Contagion Appeared. (By Associated IresB.) New Orleans, I .a., Aug. 12.-The first caso of bubonic plague within thc past eleven days and the fifteenth since tho contagion appeared hero on June 27, was reported today by Fed eral hoalth authorities. Diagnosis to day confirmed the Illness of Mrs. J. Bua, aged 20, who had been under observation for the past two days. (Continued from Page 1.) Troop* Are Located I London, Aug. 12-Thc official press bureau of the British war office says today: | "Of thi 26 German army corps, the bulk has been located and i it is evident that the mass of German troops is concentrated between j l iege and Luxemburg. "The number of German troops known to be on the Western side of that country proves that it is the eastern theatre of war, the Russo-German frontier, so far as Germany is concerned, is com paratively lightly guarded unless by reservists." After Liege Again Brussels, via London, Aug 12.-The fight for the possession nf the Liege forts has recommenced. The German army erected a bridge at Lixhe for the transport of troops and heavy material and it is possible that simultaneously an attempt will be made to cross the river Meuse in front of Liege, for convoys have been sighted proceeding towards Engis. Renewing the Fight London, /lug. 12-The struggle between the Belgians and the Germans for the Liege forts recommenced today. The forts are be ing fired upon and are returning the fire vigorously. Changing Tactics Brussels, Aug. 12-via Paris-The German army has moved north of Liege,.and is advancing into the heart of Belgium. It is difficult to determine the objective There is a screen of cavalry in extraordinary fofcqs along the -tfhole front of the alleged armies. A new arniy corps is investing Liege. The French cavalry is engaged jh sharp fighting; Both the German and allied armies are feeling their way. Repulesd With Heavy Loss St. Petersburg, via London. An attempt by Germans to occupy j Eydtkuhnen, East Prussi, one of the points to which Russian troops, were despatched"eariy in the war, has failed. The Germans, comprising a detachment of infantry with artil-' lery were repulsed with loss. Servians to The Front London, Aug. 12.-The Exchange Telegraph Company's Nish Servia, correspondent says that a combined Servian and Montene grin invasion of Bosnia from Pleylje (Tashliaj) northwest of Novi bazar, has begun in three columns. General Radamoir Patnik, chief jrjf the Servian generals's staff and General Jankovikh of the Ser vian" army has taken supreme command of the forces PATROLLING BOUTES- and keeping thom clear of German --v?-, .'....?-. .'./.' commerce raiders. With overy day Armed English and French Vessels that passes their control of trade Protect Trude Boutes.. * routes, especially those of the Atlan -_ V - tlc, becomes stronger. T*i the North (By Associated PrcsB.) ? sea. where the Germans have scat. tored raines Indiscriminately and London. Aug. 12.-7:07 p.' m.-The where the most formidable operations admiralty has seat out crulaera to of the naval war are proceeding, the ply tho Atlantic nnd protect trade admiralty can give no reassurances " routes. The French government also ___ has sent out warships to Bearch for #.?^t.-? ?t* ?, Gorman cruisers. . CBP,tBl "Tho enemy's ships," says tho offt- - clal admiralty report, "will to uuoted Special to The Intelligencer, continually, and although some time Columbia, S. C.. Aug. 12.-Practt may elapse before tfiby* :?Vo' run down, cally every national bank In the stato they will bc kept too buey to do much will send a representative to the cOn mlschlef. 1 terence hero Saturday when a cur "A number of fast* merchant ves- rency association will be formed, sols fitted and armed at. BrltlBh ar- Three million dollars will bc Issued to sonala also aro patrolling tho routes move crops. Tl IV IN BEHALF OF SOUTHERN FARMER Conference Will Be Held in Washington to Relieve the Conditions (By Associated Press) Washington. August 12.-Repre sentatives of banking interests and commercial organizations! i'rom all parts of the country will attend a con ference here Friday to consider mov ing grain to Europe and restoring the market for foreign bills of exchange. Secretary McAdoo, Secretary Houston and members of the federal reserve board will meet the delegations. Tho treasury department was flooded with messages today accepting Invitations to the conference. In issuing J.he call, the department announced that foreign exchange and the question of providing sufficient ships to move grain and cotton crops to European markets are pressing problems and that the government I will make every effort to co-oporate In meeting the situation. President WB '< son will .see the visitors after* the conferences. Among those who will attend are Ellison A. Smythe, Greenville, 8. C., and Barton Myers, Norfolk Va. KILLED BY TRAIN. Y Auto St?pped on Track and Struck by Fast Express Train. (By Associated Press.) Marietta, Ga.. Aug. 12.-Mrs. J. J. Wilder, of Savannah, Ga., mother-in law of J. Randolph Anderson, presi dent of t,ho Georgia state senato, waa killed near hore, late today when an express train struck an automobile in which sho was returning from the home of a friend. Miss Bessie To imo, also of Savannah, who WBB In the car, received minor injuries. It waa st a tea t lint when til o car waa directly across the railway track the motor retuaect to work and the train crashed Into lt bofore tho. occupants had time td es I capo. ATTENTION! Our store is chock full of the best otwear that it ls possible to get ?u know our rule is to buy nothing it the best-Pumpa and Oxfords in 1 leathers. $1.00 up to $4.00 [HOMPSON'S HE ONE-PRICE SHOE STORE E SELL FOR CASH ONLY. BIJOU ...THEATRE TODAY'S PROGRAM. BUSTER DOYLE TRIO The funniest act in vaudeville ever shown it? the city, everything fresh from comedy to the greatest musical instruments are used and a complete change every day. KATE WATERS OF THE BECKET 8ERYICE-Po were. A two reel feature that will appeal strongly to all that see lt. It 1B a thriller. Featuring Edna Mason. ALL AT SEA-Nestor. Comedy. FOURTH REEL TO BE SELECTED. Coming tomorrow in pictures "OLANA OF THE SOUTH SEA'S." Two reel H. 101 Bison with Wm. Clifford and Marie Walcamp. ' ELECTRIC ...THEATRE TODAY'S PROGRAM THE MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY -TbanhauRer. The fifth episode "At the Bottom of the Sea." A thrill from start to fin lah. THE CITY-Kay Bee. ? A two part drama. \ WRONG ALL AROirND-Komlc, One reel comedy of mlxUpB thai make fun. r> Reola 10c. 6 BIG REELS-ldc a 10c-Tonlght-BUSTER DOYLE & C0.--Tonlght-1Oc BIJOU The Funniest Act in Vaudeville Ever Shown in Thia City Lots of Music oii Varied Musieal Instruments Bring all the Children to See Buster AT THE BIJOU THURSDAY, FRIDAY WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE DAILY PPiiP ..'.J:..-.'?V?.-;?,;'?VV? O?*s?&?&>\ ?'? :<I--??JK-\#M''A