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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
JULIAN HILL AGAIN
HEADS COMMISSION
WILL DECIDE WINNER OF Sill
YER TROPHY WITHIN
NEXT FEW DAYS,

1OtpAfI JhtIdH II. I1lti, WHO IA9
served the Amateur Baseball Com
mission of Richmond as president for
several years In most efficient man
ner, was unanimously reelected to fill
zation held last night In The office Of
the National State and City Bank
Other officers who were selected as
follows:
James t. Disney. president:
Harry Tucker. Jr.. secretary; George
II. Black. treasurer; John Dunn anil
Randolph Cardoza. .missioners.
MFessrs. Disney and Black were also
Reelected TO their respective positions.
while Mr. Tucker. who mas been
prominently connected with baseball
in Richmond tor several years, sue
ceeds John Hooper, Jr The two
newiy-eieeted commissioners succeed
~ L. Val and w II. Seamans. Mr..
Dunn stha manager of the Rich
mond team in the International eague,
ana will undoubtedly prova q valuable
man 70 the local amateurs MIR. Car
doza Is an ardent follower of the local
d
good man for the position to which
he was elected
To Decide Winner.
one o fthe most important matters
that confronted the members of the
commission was the presentation of
the handsome silver bat end ball Of
fered by Sonwartzchild Brothers.
Jewellers. TO the most valuable player
In the amateur ranks. After consider
able discussion committee was APP
pointed to confer with the presidents
of the various league with reference to
securing tho official averages OF the
players In their respective ,eague. and
decide just who Is the trophy by an
elimination process. Those who were
appointed by President Hill to COM
prise this committee are: George II.
| Black. chairman; Harry Fucker. Jr,
+ and Ernest G. Pollard. Is.ia matter
win be taken up with the league presi-
dents in the next few days.
A committee composed OF r. i.
Crowder, chairman: George RI. Black
ana X T. Corbel was appointed to
make additional rules for the COM
mission.
| The secretary WAS asked to notify
presidents of all leagues under tie
protection Of the Amete1r Baseball
! Com mission TO call meetings at once,
draft schedules and submit them at
the next meeting Of the commission
which will re held Tuesday. February
| l6 This a very important matter
and ono Which should be attended 10
without delay. Contracts will be
| placed IN the hands OF managers by
the league presidents no that the play
srs can te signed at cnoo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
JACKETS ARE WINNERS
OVER H0W|TzER QU|N7

Ashland. Va. Jan. 29.--Coach Reiss'
fast Randolph Macon basketball quint
triumphed over@the Richmond Howit-
ger team here tonight, the score being
2S to Is. The collegians played fast
ball from start to finish and never were
they in danger OF being defeated by
the Richmonders. Hall and Sheffey fea-
tured for the yellow Jackets, while
Lawrence played a nice game for the
Howitzer five.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
At the Theaters
TODA

Academy of Music--Luctlie Layerne
Company prcseats .'The Taiker." Mat
inee and night.
Biion--Grayce scott Company pre-
sents s"I'be Adventures of Lady Ursula"
Matinee md night.
Lyrfe--vaudeviIlc and pictures. Mat
'nee and night.
Coioninl--Notfon pictures.
Experimentation pictures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
Her
SureSt'
Defence.

LONDONAera activity chief OF the
fighting in Belgium German avn
believed that
Zeppelin will be from the base which
OF and,
extraordinary have been taken both here and
Paris The lights
greatly dmn,ed aeropnes
fire suns are stationed a positions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30

&c. Rrauer. 2226 Monument Avenue.
Mrs. Iishman was formerly Mrs. May
Brauer Milhiscr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30

Travis Epes was a recent guest OF
his parents. in Blackstone,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Adamson have
returned 10 the Chesterfield. after
spending some time at Palm Beach
and other resorts In Florida.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30

Miss Margaret Miller is the .uest
OF her sister, Mrs. j. Alien Wheat. at
her residence on West High Street, IN
Charlottesville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30

MIR. and Mira. Henry Fairfax, Of
Loudoun County, who are spending
the remainder OF the winter In Rich-
mond Will be among the guests on
the yacht Senator Don Cameron. next
week on a cruise to Florida.
Mrs H. n Castle has returned TO
her home In Norfolk. after a short
visit ia Mrs J. TAYLOR Ellyson,
Mrs James Lishman has returnes
10 her home IN New York, after I.
visit 10 her parents. Mr.. and Mrs, r
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-07-14

circles that if Mr.. Blcasc should hap
pen not to run for governor that Mr..
Peoples would enter the race. Bul
their plans are for candidate for
secretary Of state comptroller general
state treasurer, commissioner of ag-
riculturc, railroad commissioner, ad-
jutant general and all other state OIL
GERS, SO it is stated.
Governor Richard l. Manning and
Lieutenant Governor Andrew j. Bcthca
Will be candidates to succeed them
selves and the other state officials will
probably seek reelection
The entrance of Blease ticket
prcssagcs fight for control of the
democratic clubs, and Of the neS dem
ocratic state convention, state exccu-
tive committee and the primary rl.ns.
personal enrolment and fixing ti!nc
However the present rules, requiring
OF residence, cannot be changed by the
next convention for they have been
enacted into law and it would take mn
act Of the legislature to repeal them,
Therefore thcrc is q guarantee tlat
the next primary election will be l,o !
under tho same rules and reg ulations
as that Of 1911.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-07-14
DIhS.

.
Miss Ostell Willis left Tuesday for
Atlanta, Ga, where she will visit her
brother, Mr.. ]. Archie Willis for the
next several weeks.
Mr.. Clyde Campbell, of indianapolis,
Ind, is on an extended visit to his
unle, Mr.. Ben Campbell.
Masters Tillman and Jack Bolt, of
IIcndcrsonville, spent last week with
their grandmother, Mrs. j. II. Brown
lee.
Mr.. =. NJ. lIellams and daughter,
Laurie, were business Visitors in Lau-
rcns Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bramlctt return
cd to their home in Laurcns Monday,
after a short visit with Mr.. B. w. Mar
tin and family.
Mr.. Marvin Harris, the popular and
efliicnt druggist for one of Hartsville's
largest drug stores, is on Il ten days
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. d.
Harris.
Mrs Robert Owings and children Of
Of Mrs. II. Y. Simmons and family.
Mr.. James Robertson, who has been
doing business in Greenwood for the
past several months, spent the week
end with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Gray, and Mr..
and Mrs. Willie Harris and children,
were the guests Of Mr.. Harris Curry
and family, Sunday.
Mrs ID. d. Harris and son, Pierce,
visited relatives in Laurcns last week.
Quite a number from here attended
afternoon.
Mrs. II. G.. Nabors, Of Columbia, and
Mrs. B. A. Sullivan, Of Laurcns, have
returned to their homes, having been
in attendance at the bed side Of their
mother, Mrs. J. S. Brooks during hcr
recent short illness.
Miss Fannie Boulwarc left for her
home in LaurcnS Sunday, her patient
Mr.. c. T.. Brooks being now conva-
icscent
The infant child Of Mr. and Mrs.
ctcry here at noon Thursday. Their
many friends sympathizc with them
in their great misfortune
Mr.. and Mrs. Trcd Switzcr, OF Shiloh
visited Mr.. Sam Switzer and family
Sunday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-07-14
kai.yi! Corn pains in Every Nervel Uae
GETS.lT;"H Gets" Every Corn
Surely. Ouicklul

does to read this. 1t will dumfound
you, especially if you have tried cv-
crything else for corns. Two drops
applied in few scconds-thats all.
The corn shriveis, then comes right
off, painlessly, without fussing or tr0u-
bic. If you have ever made fat bun
die out OF your toe with bandagcs !;
used thick, corn pressing cotton-rings,
computing salVcs, corn-teasing plaS-
tcrs-wcll, you'll appreciate the differ
ence when you use "GETS-I". Your
corn-agony will vanish. Cutting and
gOuging with knives, raZors, files and
scissors, and the danger Of blood
poison are done away with. Try
"GGTS-IT" tonight for any corn, cal
lus, Wart or bunion. Never fails.
"GETS-IT' Is sold by druggists ev-
erywhcre, 25c bottle, IL sent direct
by E. Lawrence e Co., Chicago, III.
Sold in 1aurcns and recommended as
the worlds best corn cure by Lau-
rcns Drug Co. and Rays Pharmacy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-07-14
SHILOH DOTS.

= b .
Shiloh, S. c., July l2.--The people
Of this community wcrc shocked last
Saturday afternoon when they heard
Of the sudden death Of Mr.. w. NJ. Ab-
crcrombic, Of PclZcr. Mr.. AbcrcrOm-
bic was widely known and highly re-
Spcctcd. Our sympathy goes out TO
the grief stricken wife and children.
He was born 81 years ago in Shiloh
community. He has been living at
rclzcr nearly three years. lie was a
member OF Shiloh NJ. f. church. His
remains were brought to Rabun on
sunday, where the funeral services
were conducted by Rev. w. A. Bald
win.
A large acreage of Peas has been
planted
Mr. and Mrs. C. Simpson visited in
Greenwood two Sundays ago, making
the trip on a motorcycle.
Mr. J. II. Dagnall, a wcll-to-do farm
cr, is quite sick
Mr. w. p. Sprucll. who lives near
McDanicls mill. spent fcw days at
the home OF some Of the ncighbors
here last week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-07-14
BLEASE MAY SEEK
A THIRD TERN
Gives out Statement in Columbia to
the Eject '"hat lie May be In the
Race Next Summer.

Columbia, July ll.-"In all prcha"
bility | will be in the race for Cover
nor next summer said former Cover
nor Coc l.. Blcasc Saturday morning
wen asked the question by ncwspa-
per men, who directed his attention
a story in an Atlanta paper yesterday
which quoted Warehouse Commission.
cr Mcl.aurin as saying that the former
Governor would run again next sum.
mcr He would not make Il definite
statement as he stated that it was too
far off but left very little doubt in the
newspaper mems minds about the mat
ter
The former Governor said he had re-
ccivcd many letters from people al
over the state and many had calle i'm
person urging him to run for governor
He read part of an answer he was
writing to friend in which hc made
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-07-14
the statement that he would probably

the statement that he would probably
run for governor next summer
1t has been openly talked around
Columbia for some weeks that :O,LlCr
Governor Blcasc would make The rrcc
for governor again next summer. IT
is also understood that the i}loasc fac
ton will run q complete state ticket in
the next primary and legislative
ticket in each county No definite in.
formation has been obtained as to the
plans but it is known that several
leaders have been in Columbia recent
lily and it is the general understanding
that plans arc forming for tic next
state primary.
With former Governor Blcase at tha
head Of the ticket ginger" would be
injected into the campaign. White he
has made no statement it Is presumed
that Mr.. B. Frank Kelly OF Bishop
Vile will run for lieutenant governor
The plans o the faction arc said to
include a candidate for every state Of
flee. Whether Attorney General T..
lI. Peoples will stand for reelection
or seek higl CT honors is 10. known,
having not yet intimatCd anything
There has been some talk in political
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-07-14
TO KILL 4 "BIG ONE"
People OF Trinity Ridge Community
are to Have Big Day on August

Otll.
The Adv crtiscr has received The fol-
lowing com munication about an enter
tainment to be given al Trinity Ridge
rhool on August 6th:l sMBSb
The patrons Of Trinity Ridge have
determined to give the people OF Lau-
rcns county the very best day Of the
season on Friday August 9Th, next.
Prominent speakers, hiCh class ball
and field sports will be handy. A bar
bccuc and hot picnic dinner, such only
as the people OF Trinity Ridge can
get up, Will be served at very modcr-
ate rice for school Improvement.
Remember August 9Th, Is Trinity
Ridge day.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-07-14
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
and IRON 1t acts on the Liver, Drive,
out Malaria, Enrichcs the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. SO cents.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-07-14
TRY "GETS.IIr'. IT'S
MAGIC FOR CORNS

New, Simple, COmm0n.Scnsc Way.
You will never know how really
easy it is to get rid OF a corn until
YOU have tried "GETS-IT". Nothing
like it has ever been produced. IT
takes less time to apply it than It
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28
Supt. R. 7. Hal1um
of Pickens Honored

K. T. Hallum, superintendent
of education of Pickens county,
was elected president of the AS
sociation of County Superintend-
ents Of Education which met in
Columbia last week. This is the
highest honor the association
can pay one of its members and
shows the confidence the super
intendents have in Mr.. Hallum.
The people Of Pickens county
are proud that their superintend-
ent has been given this honor
and know he deserves it.
Prof. Hallum has returned
from the meeting and reports
one of the best sessions in it's his
tory. Twenty nine counties
were represented. School legis-
lation was discussed and Mr..
Hallum is confident that the leg
islature will pass a local option
compulsory education bill this
session.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28
1OOPer Cent Attend
ance at Mill School

For many year; the average
school attendance in Pickens
county has been very low, but
for the past two years has been
increasing. and last week Supt.
Hallum received the best report
on that line that has ever been
sent to his office.
The report was from Prof.
Walter W. Benson, superintend-
ent of the Easley schools, and a
part of it is as follows: I was
over at the Easley Mill school
yesterday. I find that they
have had 100 per cent attend
ance for the months of Noven-
Der and December. I think this
is remarkable record - Who
is it says the mill children do
not 20 to school when given the
chance2 This school needs an
other teacher and an effort will
be made to get another one.
Pickens is steadily making
progress in all lines of educa-
tional work.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28
Homer Garrick Dead

Homer Garrick aged 20 years
and one month died at the home
of his father, Jan. 18th, after a
short illness of heart dropsy
He had been in bad health for
several years. Tho his death
was unexpected at the time.
He leaves a father, three, sis
ters and two brothers. His
mother preceded him--te the
grave seYeraIsgBes75 ago. He
was laid te:5st the day follow;
:1Sssssis death at Mt. Camel
cemetsegEy; Homer vas q good
boy and was loved by all who
knew him.
He will be missed in the COM
munity where he lived. But God
knows best.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28
Manning Declares
MilitiaOrder ''VOid''

An order was issued Friday
by Gov. Manning declaring
void and Of no effect; the ac-
ton of Governor Blease. in, dis.
banding the South Carolina
National Guard shortly before
he retired. Adjutant General
Moore said he believed the order
automatically restored the troops
to their former status and that
a reorganization would be un-
necessary.
Governor Manning based his
action on the ground that the
disbandment was illegal. No
was made, however,
regarding the basis for the claim.
Thirty one companies, includ-
ing approximately 1000 men
comprised the states organized
militia.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28
portland Ned" Convicted inN.C.

James johnson, alias Port
land Ned" who was pardoned
from the South Carolina peni-
tentiary by Gov. Blease and tho
is said to have escaped from
Blease's office while Federal Of
fcers were waiting to return
him to North Carolina for trial
on the charge of robbing post
offices in North Carolina, has
been captured and was last week
CONVICTED in. Federal court at
Raleigh, N. G., of robbing two
:post8fnes and,sentenced to serve
'sey@H cars id the Federal prison
at Atlanta.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28
Notice of Bridge to Let

The Board of County Com
missioners of Pickens n d
Greenville counties will meet at
the Carson Mill bridge over
Saluda river on the 10th day Of
February, 1915, for the purpose
of letting the contract for a new
bridge at,that point
Plans will be made known on
day of letting. Rights reserved
to reject any and all bids.
JAMES B. GRafG,~-
SuDeryisor Pickles County.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28
Registrars of Vital Statistics

For registrars of vital stats
tics in Pickens county the fol
lowing gentlemen were 1ecom-
mended:
Pickens Township-J. F.
Harris.
EasleY-John A. Robinson.
Liberty-John T. Boggs.
Central. R. Falls.
Hurricane-P. M. Durham.
Dacusville-Joe L. Looper.
Pumpkintown-Mathew Hen
bricks.
.Eastatoe-W. r. Price.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

The u. S. army's lare est gun,
which was recently built for de-
fense Of the Panama canal, and
which is capable of throwing a
2, 400 pound shell 81 miles, is on
it's way to the canal. The gun
is 56 feet long.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28
Gard of Thanks

We, the husband and daughter of
Viola E. Young, who died January 16,
desire to express through The Sentinel
our thanks and gratitude to the good
people of our community. May Gods
richest blessings rest upon every one is
our prayer. A. F. Young and Mrs.
Elsie A. Henry.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Harve N. Galloway has a6ed
much to the appearance oDhis
recently purchased house and
lot by the erection Of several
sman buildings and the free use
of paint. He has also erected a
fence around the place.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28
Tax Notice

Office Of County Treasurer, Pickcns County.
Pickens S c., october /, 1914.
The books for the collection of State and
County taxes will be open from October IS,
1914 to December 81, 1914
Those who prefer to do SO can pay in Janu-
ary, 1915, with ] per cent additional. Those
who prefer paying in February, 1915 can do so
with 2 per cent additional. Those who prefer
paying in March, 1915, to the 18th OF said month
can do so by paying an additional per cent.
After said date the BOOKS will close.
n. B.-Taxpayers owning property or paying
taxes for others will please ask for tax receipt
in each township or special school district in
which he or they may own property. This is
very important, as there are so many school
districts. Those who do not wish to come to
the Office can write me, not later than the goth
of December, and will furnish them with the
amount due and they can pay me by check,
money order OF registered mail. If stamps are
sent do not send above 2-cent denomination. as
I can not use them. Please do not send me cash
without registering same, as 1t is liable to get
lost; if sent otherwise it must be at sender's
risk.
Levy for State tax 49,. ......... mills
Levy for Constitutional school tax * mills
Levy for ordinary county tax. -. mills
Levy for past Indebtedness mill
levy for Chain Gang. ..-.-. "a mills
Levy for Constabulary.... .......... Il mill
Total levy. .........leA mills
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Cotton ginned in Pickens
county up to January 18th 1915,
10, ,944, against 1885 to same
date 1914. A difference of 2,0O7
bales.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Rev. N. G.. Ballenger, former
" pastor of thd Methodist church
here. last week moved his fam
ily from Walhalla to Seneca.
Mr.. Ballenger is pastor of the
following churches in Oconee
county: Seneca, E airvie e w,
Newry and Rock Springs.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Don't sit.around and talk hard
times. Get a hump" on you
and Subscriptions for The
sss7s,'5sss Sentinel. Well pay
YOU for every one you get.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Lost-On Jan. II, one black female
pig.aeAnyone having or knowing of it,
piease notify me. George W. Smith,
Liberty, S. c., R2. 20
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

If you have paid no attention
to the notice we recently sent
you about your subscription you
will probably not receive a pa
per next week.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

co,Me Progressive Farmer and
9s1thern Cultivator are our two
best farm papers Every farm
er in this county should take
one or the other. If you can
afford it, take both.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Mrs. Douglas Jenkins died
last week at Riga, Russia, where
Mr.. jenkins holds the post of
American consul. Mr.. Jenkins
at one time practiced law in
Pickens and has many friends
here who sympathize with him
in the loss of his wife.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

20 to the Big Store and ask to
see a demonstration of their new
cream separator. It just cs =
in this week and is a mightJ
.teresting machine.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Rev. A. II. Best, formerly
pastor of the Easley Methodist
church, was married last week
to Mrs. N. G.. Littlejohn of
Cherokee county.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Rev. Fulton Childress, of
GreenEille, was in. Pickens one
day last week, on his way from
his appointment at Mile Creek
aD5ist church.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Wanted-Two one-horse tenants with
gut stock. Good chance for the right
parties. Also two or three bred Berk-
shire sows. W. E. Edens; Jr., Pickens.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

In last weeks S papefWe stated
that Mrs. G. z. Robinson had
sTared another stroke Of par
alEsis. This was a mistake, as
Mrs. Robinson has never been
striken with paralysis, but only
suffered slight attack ofrheum.
atism. We are glad to report
that she is now able to be about.
Judge T. j. Mauldin Friday
issued an order admitting to
bail. for the sum of $4,000,
Wm. cGfdre, Calvin Kay
oodrow Campbell, of
county, who were re-
ound over to higher court
alhala magistrate and
are charged with llling
Gibson colore0= = o.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Farmers, how would you like
to have a regular monthly in-
come instead of getting your
years earnings all at one time
in the fall of the year? Well,
some farmers are making good
monthly incomes by selling
cream to Clemson College.
There are many farmers in
Pickens county who can do the
same. Read the advertisement
of Heath -Bruce-Morrow Co. in
this paper.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Miss Matte Bowen, pN6cipal
of the Amber schooi,wpanS the
week end with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Reece Bowen Of Pick
ems.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

Rev. L. W. Johnson .g;i1 eu .
special appointment1" Tnol-o r. nI, a
Mile church next 81 So Az "elve Tan
uary 81, at oi o'ciocI H. 81
poo'io essaly invited to attend.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-01-28

o. Hopkins of Seneca has
,,lI9Srchasea g the AUTOMOBILE ga
TrIge of. %. Wilson at Central.