The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-06-06

He admonished the boys ana
girls to be faithful and true as
their fathers and mothers had
been, for the State and nation
would always need true men
and women. The last words of
the speaker were: Duty to God
is the first duty of man and of
every good citizen, and when
this is we'll done we can be as
sured of duty well done as citi-
zens. !"
It was a great speech and
made a profound impression.
Some were doubtless disappoint.
ed because he did not mention
politics: Net Net ence did he refer
to politics or even mention the
fact that he was a candidate for
governor. He handled the stu
alton, the subject and the crowd
iudiciously and surprised those
who were opposed to him, if any
were present, by refraining from
discussing political matters or
in any way referring to Gov.
Blease. It was generally con-
ceded that he did so nice, acted
so gentlemanly, and made such
a fine speech that he captured
the crowd and left Pickens with
many added to his already large
list of friends i'll this county.
BEsTowAL OF CROSSES
At the close of Judge Jones
speech crosses Of honor were be-
slowed upon the following:
W H Ashmore, j W Bramlet,
A R Craig, John Craig), An
drew S Davis, George w Earle,
(Mrs Essie Findley Bud Evatt.
William Crawford Harris
T D Harris), Larkin Hughes,
w S Kirksey, (Mrs Mary Tay-
S H Medlin, r n Martin. w
lor), w T McFall, (Guy McFall,
Iso1n Simmons, Mrs Magaret
Powers, W J Ponder, T E Greece.
Ereeman), W T O. Dell, J G.
T Meares, J B Neal. (Mrs w B
Simmons, S P Brezeale, F G. Hill
S W Howard Joseph Reeves,
E E Mauldin.
Heretofore, the local chapter
U. D. c., has bestowed 161 eros
ses and added to these were those
of Monday, making in all 181.
It was announced that after No
vember no more crosses could be
had, and all old soldiers, or those
entitled to them, who have not
yet received them are urged to
apply before that time.
OPEN MEETING
After the crosses were given
the meeting was thrown open to
the veterans. and the first to
take the stand was Capt. S. 7.
Prior. He said the people would
not expect a speech from him
after hearing what they had
from one whom he hoped would
be the next governor. He was
proud that the old soldier had
made such glorious record in
war and peace, and that they
had lived such noble lives He
was glad that they had had a
prominent part in making the
history of the world and of re-
the State in 1876. He
hoped to see the day when Pick
ems county would erect a monu-
ment in their honor and one
worthy of their patriotism. He
discussed briefly the pension
law and said he wanted to see
the State give more money to
the old soldier. The ranks are
getting thinner, and for this
reason the State should do more
he was heartily applauded. Z
Mr.. 3. J. Johnston was the
next speaker. He said he de-
sired to mention some things
which had not been said. He
.eferred to the old soldier grow
ng Older. more dependent and
more feeble and said the State
should give them more money
n their need. This, he said. :
could be done by not being so
avish with the public funds for t
higher education. He thought ;
he State was top heavy with |
EDUCATIONAL institutions and the ,
ost of maintaining them was a |
.reat deal more than had ever q
cen given the old soldier. He e
dvocated an increase in appro- .
ration for the old soldier so as t
, give each one at least s100 a
ear. He declared that South U
arolina did not think as much
aer i soldiers - her