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THIltTY-FIKST VKAK. No.
ONK DOlX.VK PKK VI'-VH. McKlNNEY, COLLIN COtVrY, TK.XAS, I'lll |(S|)\V. VIH. 30, |U1|.
12 PAGES THIS WEEK.
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IS UN URGENT NEED
That we are confronted with the most serious condition ev-
er experienced by the farmers of the south is an evident fact.
Owing to the almost entire eastern world being engaged in war,
there is no price nor demand for cotton. In view of these con
ditions a meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce Mon-
day afternoon at 5 o'clock by business men and farmers to dis-
cuss the present condition and general outlook. The proposi-
tion was thoroughly thrashed out and it is almost a foregone
conclusion that the only solution to the problem was the ware-
homse system.
W. A. Dowell, Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce,
presided at the meeting which was to consider the organization
of a company for the construction of a cotton warehouse in Mc-
Xinney. It was decided to go into permanent organization with
a capital of $10,000 paid up stock. A nominating committee was
appointed who selected for a committee on solicitation of stock
the following gentlemen: Ed Rhea, Avery Dowell, and George
Fox. The committee on location was Howell E. Smith, J. Perry
Barrus, and Geo. Wilcox. Committee on by-laws was Mayor H.
A. Finch, T. E. Craig and E. M. Perkins. The meeting then ad-
journed to meet again Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at
which time a permanent organization will be perfected, and
other committees appointed.
I'ncluu a < lists.
"Ilin County ami Hie whole South
ai- facing a crisis, as far as market-
ing the cotton crop is concerned, and
it is a timo for men to t>c real men
and face the situation like men, for It
will only lie a short time now until
the cotton crop of Collin County will
lie ready to move.
No one need have any fear but that
the men of McKinuey will rcHpond to
the cull. They have always stood by
McKlnney and Collin County and they
arc going to do ho this time. They
will put their shoulders to the wheel
and aid the country In this particular
Instance its they have never done lie-
fore, especially in the handling and
marketing of the cotton crop. While
most all of the eustern world Is ut
war, commerce as have stated, is sus-
pended and t lie Souths condition is
so different from any ever experienced j many shut'
before that the present business sys-jlake
tem is at a loss to kimw just what |
course to pursue. The thinkers and
those in a position to know dalm, if
tin present crop is forced on the mar-
ket as it Is gathered, that the price
will be the lowest for the past fifteen
or twenty years. In the face of these
conditions it appears that the only
course to pursue Is to hold the cot-
ton, and to do this we must have a
place to hold It. To hold the present
crop does not solve the problem; we
inapt have some money to pay ex-
penses and debts. To do this we must
l>c nITected lung by the struggle in
Kurope if she places herself In lln
for federal aid and does not force the
present cotton crop on the market
but holds it until a legitimate price Is
offered.
A Miiri'liiiiim' f easible.
A warehouse can lie built for much
less than is annually lost as a result
of having no place to store the crop
from weather damage. The ware-
house can be built easily If every
farmer In McKlnncy trade territory
will buy one share of the stock at >10
Under this plan there is not hint? to
lose and all to Rain for years to come.
The soliciting committee will call
on the farmers and business men dur-
ing the next few days but they should
not wait to lie seen bv tile eommitt,
but hunt thrill up and subscribe for
as t hey fi e| aide
ROOD III STOCK
[
At a meeting of the hankers, husl
ness men, and farmers held at the
house the crop In such a manner that Chamber of Commerce Wednesday
the government will recognize the
cotton as sufc, and to this end we
mutft of necessity look to the ware-
house, '
Wari'liiiiiM« Necessary.
The government Is doing all it can
to help and protect the cotton farmers
of the south, but It Is necessary to
meet the government half way by
making ample provisions for the care
and protection of the crop. We must
be able to furnish :i bonded ware-
house receipt, which means In sub-
stance, that tiie warehouse must give
bond that it will hold the cotton and
deliver it when sold, and that all cot-
ton that goes into the warehouse will
be fully Insured. Where such steps
are taken to handle the present crop
so that the farmers can draw a reas-
onable amount per bale on their cot-
ton there is no reason why any com-
munity should suffer.
The business men of McKlnncy
should have advocated the erection
of a cotton warehouse sometime ago
that would have met the demands of
the country adjacent thereto. The
farmers from the McKlnncy trade ter-
ritory with all those who live In ad-
joining territory, who will come In.
should he willing to assist, as It will
be to their benefit more than to any
one's else.
Interest Common.
All the people are on a common
level, striving to meet a crisis that
threatens to destroy the farmers and
the business men alike.
It Is believed that the warehouse
syrttetn Is good for the farmers 111
time of peace. The cost of the ware-
house and Its maintenance Is noth-
ing compared with the amount that
is lost every year by waste, damage
by weal her, no lire protection and the
reduction In the price as the result
of such damage. Farmers are annu-
ally forced to rush Ihelr cotton on the
market as a result of not having any
place In which It can he stored. The
Kiiropoan war has temporarily re-
duce the demand and consumption,
yet conservative men do not bellevo
that America will bo permanently or
werlously Injured by tills wnr If we
but avail ourselves of the opportunit-
ies of protection. The agencies of the
federal government are doing nil that
is possible lo relieve the strain of the
situation. Hut farmers must have
warehouse facilities If llicy expect to
be recognized by the government.
They must be able lo furnish a bond-
ed warehouse receipt that all cotton
Is fully Insured anil prolected from
the weather. America Is self sus-
taining. She Is n continent of re-
sources and opportunity, and will not
afternoon for the purpose of going In-
to permanent organization for build-
ing a cotton warehouse in McKlnney,
It was decided that a permanent or-
ganization would not lie perfected un-
til the capital slock of $10,000 hud
been subscribed. It was decided that
the shures should be reduced from
J100 to $25 each. The solicitation
committee for stock was present ami
reported. The report showed that
shares to the amount of nearly four
thousand dollars had already been
taken. The committee on location al-
so reported, stating that a lot 200x11X0
feet near the II T c Depot could
be secured for $1,100, and which they
stated would be u very convenient siti
for a warehouse owing to its nearness
to the compress and railroads.
Avery Dowell acted as chairman
and Vernon (larrisou acted as secre-
tary at this meeting. f)n motion the
chair appointed Morgan Weaver,
Tom W. I'erkins, J. J'erry liurrus and
J. IV Crouch to assist (leorge Fox, Kil
Itliea and Avery Dowell in soliciting
stock.
Mrs. Kyle Ohencholn has returned
home from the bedside of her
brother, Clarence Gates, In Dallas. As
before stuted In these columns, Clar-
ence had his ankle sprained and leg
broken recently In getting off a street
cur In Dnllas. Mrs. Obenchnln says
that It will be six weeks yet lieforo
her brother will he able to have the
plaster east taken from Ills Injured
limb.
Charlie Johnson Is here from Dal-
las, working on the new Collin County
Mill and Klevator t'o's. new mill.
Charlie Is a son of llaydon Johnson,
and was raised In McKlnney, He
learned the brick-layers' trade under
Ills father, and Is said to be a good
workman. Charlie draws $7.00 per
day, for 8 hours work as much as
some young boys draw In a whole
week. He Is only 23 years of age, and
has a line trade. This shows what a
young boy can really do when ho
tries. Charlie Is bright young fellow.
J. H. McFurlln, who lives near the
old picnic grounds, has fifty bee
hives, and will get somo throe thous-
and pounds of honey. Ho ha* already
gotten 809 pounds. Ho roadlly sells
It at ir.c per pound. And still somo
people will say tliut the busy beo
will not make you money. Tt will If
you will but keep the little bee busy.
NEW DATES SET FOR
PICK HUE AUGUST !HI
( hi account ii|' tin* continuous rains which prevented tlit?
people of McKinncy ami Collin County from attending the Kx
( \hifederates and Old Settlers' Picnic and Ueiiuion which was
to he held in McKinncy, August l'_\ 1.'!, and 14, new dates hav
been set for a two days picnic instead of three days.
The new dates set were August 'J7 and 'JS. The ollicers ami
directors of the Association met Thursdax at o'clock
at the store of S..I. Massie. Col. .1. L. I )oggett, president of the
Association called the ineetinn' to order and announced the pur
pose.
Most of the gentlemen who bought privileges at the Picnic
were present and heard from and the new dates were agreed
on and were perfectly satisfactory to all men except one, and
he said, if it suited the majority lie would abide, even though it
did conflict with a date lie had.
Many of the same speakers who were on the program will
be here on the 'J7 and 28. A new contract has been closed with
the Lone Star Fin; Works Co., for two displays much larger
than any ever seen here before. The AI toga Kami has been em
ployed and an effort will be made to gel l*!x Senator Mailey and
many other prominent speakers on those dales, h'lill announce
melit will be made soon . Col. I >« cki11~ famous baby show will
also be given.
PRIVILEGE MEN WELL PLEASED.
As evidence that the privilege men in general are well
pleased a limitation from a statement is given below, from K. T.
Mc'IVe, of the firm of McTee llros. composed of he and .1. VV. Me
Tee who have been making the McKinncy picnic for eighteen
years: "I have never received anything but the fairest treat
ment at the McKinuey Picnic and T have been coming here for
eighteen years. Your Association here gives us the best, pro toe
tion and the squnrcst deul of any picnic we make, and I havt
confidence in the two days coming Picnic August 27 and 28, lie
ing a grand success." This firm invests several hundred dollars
each year in privileges at this picnic. Other privilege men
spoke highly complimentary of llie treatment received by flit
management of the Picnic Association. The officers and direr
tors appeal lo the people of McKinncy lo lay aside llieir ham
mers for a liftle while and gel in flic collar lo boost the picnit
on the 27 and 28. They ask that you write your friends am"
all von can to advertise the new dates.
OFFICIAL SOURCES SILENT
RECK BIG BATTLE
1 *\ Tho AmoclutiMl Pith*.
London, Aug. 19. A Brussels dispatch says the German
advance posts covering the region between Gembloux and Jo-
doigne are being gradually pushed buck before the Belgian-
French advance. The Belgians and French are now in close
Conjunction and in direct contact with the German advance
lines.
Complete silence is maintained by all officials regarding the
fortunes of the various armies in the great battle which is un-
derstood to be progressing along the line through Belgium and
Luxemburg. The dispatches indicates the presence of large
masses of Germans pushing forward behind the impenetrated
mass of cavalry which is frequently engaged in sharp skirm-
ishes.
There has been no change at Brussels sinoe Wednesday when
the condition of the allied armies was reported excellent. The
fate of the forts at Liege is not know.
All reports say the French turning movement through Al-
sace is progressing very satisfactorily. The Germans admit
the capture of two large batteries. The French captured two
large Austrian steamers today, one carrying grain.
FIERCE BATTLE IN PROGRESS.
London, Aug. 10. A Reuters' dispatch from Brussels sent
at 7 o'clock last night says that a tierce battle is in progress now
)etween the Belgians and Germans along an extended front.
Large numbers of refugees are arriving from Tirlemont. An
official announcement says the Belgian troops are retiring to-
wards Antwerp, but this dispatch is not confirmed.
Ho
COTTON OIL MILL
MEN IT OIHllS
Texas cotton .need oil mill men
met In Dalian Wednesday at Adolphus
Hotel to (IIhcumh the effect)* of the
Kiiropean war upon tho cotton seoil
oil trade and to provide ways and
ineaiiH for financing the 1914 Texas
cotton Heed crop. A majority of the
delegated came from Houston, wliero
they had been In session two days
The meeting held at. Houston wan
made up almost. exclusively of mem
Iicth of the Crushers' Association and
residents of South Texas, while the
Heeling lit i >1111 il.-l wiih COIIIpOSCll
largely of North and Central Tcxiik
cruxhcrH. Many of the most exten-
wlve mill owners and operators of
North Texan attended tho Houston
meeting.
The meeting wiih the third of a se-
ries of meetings, the first being held
at San Antonio two weeks ago. J. W.
Allison, a cotton seed oil man of Dal-
las, was one of n committee appoint-
ed at San Antonio to ojicertaln If
there Is not some way whereby tho
crushers can get relief through Gov-
ernment assistance and tho Houston
and Dallas meetings were called to
discuss plans to obtain Federal as-
sistance.
Hoy Franklin has returned after a
most pleasant visit to his uncle. Coun-
ty Auditor J. 1,. Franklin and family
III this city. Hoy Is a student In Med-
ical College of Tulane University at
New Orleans.
.Claude N. (iallaKher, a well known
merchant nt NVylle, has gone to the
north and east where ho will pur-
chase Ills full supply of goods.
TEACHERS EXAMS.
Ill SEPTEMBER
County Suprlntondent W. 13. Foster
lias received the following letter from
HIiite Superintendent W. F. Doughty:
"Your attention Is called to the fact
that the regular examination for
teachers certificates will bo held at
all county scats in tho State the
tlr.st Friday and Saturday, and Thurs-
day preceding, 111 September. This
examination Is for both Statu and
County certitlcntes.
The following schedule will be ad-
hered to In all examinations for
1911, except the two series of siim-
mer ii<>i-i11it I examinations:
TliiirKilny Forenoon.
History of lOdueation, Physics,
id lieometry, KiikIIsIi Literature.
Sol-
Tliursday Afternoon.
Psychology, Chemistry, Hookkeep-
Iiik, Plane Trigonometry.
Friday Forpnnon.
Physical Geogruphy, Physiology,
Composition, Arithmetic.
Friday Afternoon.
Texas History, Grammar, Descript-
ive Geography, Piano Geometry.
Saturday Forenoon.
Spelling, Writing, Methods
Management, Civics, Pending.
and
Saturday Afternoon.
I 'nlted States History, Oeneriil
History, Agriculture, Algebra.
Mrs. M. K. James and daughter,
Miss Olllc, of Ftirmersvllle are visit-
ing McKlnney relatives and friends.
Mrs. It. H. Johnson hns returned to
her home til Princeton from Kansas
where she has been visiting for tho
past ten days.
s* h , *
MJ? •* r ' '*5S
THE STORY
of a DOLLAR
Saturday, September fi, will be
a day long to bo remembered
lu McKlnney. On this day Mc-
Klnney merchants will offer the
biggest values for one dollar
ever offered, anil It will not be
a "Mrs. Hutnmnge" bargain
you'll get but one of getmlno
merit. l*>ok out—It's coming.
SERVIANS WIN VICTORY.
Paris, Aug. 19.—An official communication declares the re-
ported victory of the Servians over 80,000 Austrians to be oon-
flrmed. The dispatch adds that the Austrians lost three thous-
and killed and Ave thousand wounded.
MONTENEGRINS ADVANCE.
Madgeburg, Germany, Aug. 19.—The Montenegrin army
is reported to be within two hours march of Ragusa, the forti-
fied city of the Austrians on the Adriatic Sea. King Nicholas
of Montenegro has been notified by the Austrians that a number
of prominent citizens, including Nicholas' brother, will be shot,
if the Montenegrins advance further.
CANNONADING HEARD.
Paris, Aug. 19.—A Brussels dispatch says that cannonading
was distinctly heard at six o'clock in Brussels this morning.
The Times correspondent there adds, "It is understood that the
Germans are marching on Brussels through Huey and Jodoigne.
RUSSIANS FIGHTING.
Berlin, Aug. 19.—The Germans have occupied Mlawa in
Russian Poland. The Austrian army has suffered heavily in
attacking the town of Vladimir. The Germans have attacked
the German town of Eydtkuhne held by the Russians.
Louvain, France, Aug. 19.— Three spies, including one wo-
man, have been shot here for warning the Germans of the
whereabouts of the allied forces.
RUSSIANS ENTHUSIASTIC
London, Aug. 19.—A letter from St. Petersburg says that
all internal differences in Russia have disappeared in the wave
of patriotic enthusiasm which has swept the entire country.
Strikes and riots have subsided and all classes have dropped
work without complaint to join in the mobilisation.
AUSTRIAN ARTILLERY TO FRONT.
Rotterdam, Netherlands, Aug. 19.—The Cologne Gaiette
asserts that the advance of the German troops, while necessarily
slow, has not been seriously checked, and that large contingents
of the Austrian artillery are now passing along the Rhine to the
front.
NEW OFFICERS
IRE INSTILLED
At the meeting of t^ynda Iflncamp-
ment No. 38, I. O. O. F., held Mon-
day night the following officers were
Installed Into their respective offices
as follows: Arthur A. Uogwlll, C. P.;
Hoss Kerr, H. P.: W. C. Haworth
Sr. W.: M. A. Mayhugli, Jr. W.; Dick
DeArmond, 1st Watch; Dr. WUejr,
2nd watch: T. J. Foster, SrJ watch;
Jim Cooper, 4th watch; W. D. Goos-
tree, 1st guard of the tent; H. L.
Wolford, 2nd guard of the tent.
The officers were installed by Dis-
trict Deputy Grand Patriarch Wm.
Ware and his Installing staff.
After business matters had been
disposed of several talks ware mads
In behalf of tho order after which the
encampment closed and the members
went to the Olympla where they en-
Joyed refreshments of cream and
coke.
Mrs. 1 iee Talkington has returned
from a week's visit at the home of her
son-in-law, J. U Snyder In Sherman.
Mrs. Snyder returned home with her
mother.
Frank O. Dowell Is having his resi-
dence on tho corner of Virginia and
liradley streets extensively remodled.
He will soon occupjr It as a horn*,
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Perkins, Tom W. & Wilson, Walter B. The Weekly Democrat-Gazette (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 20, 1914, newspaper, August 20, 1914; McKinney, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth292164/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Collin County Genealogical Society.