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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-03-04
pICkENS, S. c., MARCH 4, 1915
Some News Notes
From Cedar Rock

Mr.. and Mrs. H: R. Jones aI-
tended church at Enon Sunday
Miss Rula Hendrix of Green, :
vile spent last Saturday anu
Sunday with homefolks.
Mr.. J. A. Jones and famlly {
were the guests of Mr.. and Mis-.
l.. F. Smith Sunday.
Mr.. G.. E. R. Williams and
wife of the Vineland section
were recent visitors of Mr.. ana
Mrs. B. H. Williams.
Mr. Lawrence Smith attended
court in Plckens Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim McCollum
visited Ford McCollum and fam
lily last Sunday.
Elmer Hendrix, a popular
young merchant of Greenvlile.
was visiting homefolks recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Leslie OF
the Zion section were the guests
of the latter's> parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, Reuben Mauldin, last Sun
day.
Osborne Williams returned to
Clemson college last Monday,
after several days visit at home.
RichardW atson attended Sun.
day school at Cross Roads Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Castle of
near Pickens were the quests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Fendley
Sunday. /,
Messrs. Walter Turner and
Doyle Hendrix were visitors in
the Cross Roads section Sunday.
Mrs Joel H. Miller was the
guest of Mrs. Clarinda Clark OF
the Lenhardt section one day
last week.
Joe Y Yates spent the week end
in Easley as the guest of rela,
tiyes. -,
Miss Annie Duckworth, the
assistant teacher at Cedar Rock,
was called home last week to the
bedside of her sister, Miss Mar
pie. who is ill with fever.
Miss Ada Miller took Miss An.
ME Duckworth's place as assist
ant teacher last week. RExIE
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Russian Offensive Along Whole From

Russian Offensive Along whole 'FRONT.'
London.-The Russian offensive
operations apear at the present time
to extend along their whole front
an indication that they have brought
strong reinforcements into the field.
They have checked the German ad-
vance in North Poland, where the
Germans are reported in retreat and
the recapture Of Przasnysz after Sc
we're fighting, has given them an ex-
cellent pivotal point from which to
carry on further operations.
All the Petrograd correspondents
refer to the capture of a large number
Of Germans as a new phase Of the
war, and credit It to lack Of officers
among the German armies and the
large number Of young unframed men
drafted into them.
The Russian offensive extends to
what is now known as the Bzura-
Rawka front, where they successfully
opposed Field Marshal Won linden
burg's attempt to advance on Warsaw.
There has been heavy fighting in
Western Galicia and in the Car
pathians, but no notable changes IN
the situation. In Eastern Galicia the
Russians report another repulse for
the Austrians who again have lost
a number Of prisoners.
With Russia it would seem to be a
case of keeping up the supply OF am
munition which the opening OF the
Dardanelles would greatly assist.
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IMPRESSION MADE
BY AMERICAN NOTE.
REPORTS ARE BE.
ING RECEIVED FROM LONDON
AND BERLIN.
GERMANY REPORTS WILLING
Difference of Opinion in England,
Some Favoring, Others Wanting
Further Restrictions.

hington.-Encourag ging reports
from both Ambassador Page at Lon,
don and Ambassador Gerard al Ber.
lin were received concerning the atti.
tude Of Great Britain and Germany to.
ward the latest American proposals
for the safeguarding Of neutral com.
merce and the unrestricted shipment
of foodstuffs to the civilian population
of belligerent countries. The United
States does not expect complete re-
plies for several days.
Germany's willingness to make con-
cessions and negotiate for an under
standing on the submarine food and
mine question already has been made
known informally and the United
States expects formal acQuiescence
in day or two. All eyes now are
turned on London, where opinion is
understood to be divided on the merits
Of the suggestions. Some leading
British Cabinet members are said to
favor in principle the American pro
posals as means of solving the prob,
lem with as little inconvenience to
neutral countries as possible. Another
element, however, is said to be i'm.
pressed by the military value of fur.
ther restricting supplies to Germany
The exact nature of the American
proposals is still unknown because OF
the rigid reticence of officials here and
abroad. but each day adds informa'
ton on the subject. Briefly this
much of the contents Of the American
suggestions now has been confirmed.
The United States has asked that
the previous rules Of international
law with respect to shipment by
neutrals Of conditional contraband
destined to the civilian population, and
not the belligerent forces Of an
The removal of all floating mines by
Germany and Great Britain, is pro
posed except mines used for protec
tion Of coast defenses and harbors
pilots to be furnished to guide neutral
ships through fields that remain.
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OUTBREAK OF CATTLE DISEASE
In One Heard Near Richmond 12s AZ
s..Gal Savarnor hjsrnoAd

In One Heard Near Richmond 10 Az
fected.-Goyernor Alarmed.
Richmond, Va-Following the dis
covery of 125 fully developed cases OF
foot and mouth disease in herd OF
800 dairy cattle on farm in Henrico
county, seven miles north OF this city
Gov. Henry C. Stewart issued a quar-
antine proclamation and announced
that he would go before the Circuit
Coz. at once and apply for an in1unc.
ton against railroads and steam
ship lines in Virginia to enforce the1r
full com plaince with his recent procla'
nation requiring that no cattle or
cattle feed be moved without the
proper Federal certificates. Governor
Stuart also ordered that within g
radius of five miles around the farm
where the outbreak has occurred there
be no movement Of cattle or cattle
feed. Special deputies have oeen
sxworn in by the sheriff Of Henr1ce
ssnty and a virtual blockade mas
so so put into effect. ase
beeH }e city has suspended its1
aHction of dairies to prsysSg. tesula. tssuaa
tors tors ;arrytng disease from one
herd tS another. Gov. Stuart takes an
alarming view Of the situation.
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WAR NEWS IN BRIEF.

London-One sailor lost his life
when the small British steamer Dept
ford, 230 feet long and 1908 tons, was
sent to the bottom in 20 minutes either
by a German torpedo from SUBJ
marine or by coming in contact with
a mine in the North sea at a point
off Scarborough. The Is other men,
bers of the steamers crew were saved
and were landed at South Shields.
Turks Report Victory.
Berlin, by via London-Reports
from Constantinople say that Rus
sian attack in the territory east Of
Artzin, Trans-Caucasia, has been beat
en- off by the Turks with heavy losses
to the enemy.
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Comptroller Jones Resigns

Governor Manning at noon
last Saturday appointed mem
bers of the new state tax COM
mission as follows: A. w. Jones,
of Columbia, chairman; w: :.
Query of Spartanburg and j..
?. Derham of Horny. Mr.Jones
Immediately resigned as comp
trofier general and the governor
appointed Carlton w. Sawyer as
comptroller general to succeed
Mr.. Jones
The position Of chairman of
tax commission is for six years
and carries a salary of $500
per year and expenses. J. ?.
Derham was comptroller gener-
al prior to Mr.. Jones, while Mr..
Query is a member of the leg,
islature from Spartanburg coun'
ty. He is a prominent farmer
and made a state reputation as
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PASS AGRICULTURAL BILL
ONE MORE BILL CARRYING AP.
FORTUNATELY s2s, 100000 PUT
THROUGH.
Seven OF the Fourteen Appropriation
Bills Have Been Passed.-Con-
tinue Free Seeds.

Washington.-The senate added the
agricultural bill, carrying approx
mately s23,000,000, to the rapidly
growing list of supply measures passed
and debate on the naval bill began,
Seven of the appropriation bills have
been disposed of. and seven are still
awaiting action.
After considerable argument the
senate declined to support the action
of the agricultural committee in strik-
ing out an appropriation of s2S5.000
for the free distribution of seeds. One
of the principal new provisions in
the bill is the $4,000 appropriation
for com, astsing the food and mouth dis
ease among ca7sS:
Debate on the ns&sl bill centers
upon, committee amendSASn aoolns
several missions to the ho1sS piii III
cluding provisions for five sea:slna $
submarines instead Of one and ~
coast defense submarines instead of
II.
The house began work on the list
-oftbe supply measures for considera-
tions in that body, the general defci-
ency bill. It also adopted the confer
ence report on the seamen's bill The
senate now must act OMIT. Confer
ences on other measures which have
passed both houses are progressing
favorably.
That there is some hope of passing
the bill providing Philippine self-gov-
ernment and ultimate independence at
this session became apparent. Presi-
dent Wilson told several administra-
ton leaders he wished the measure
could have the right-of-way over any
other general legislation and be pass
ed in the midst of appropriation legis-
lation if necessary.
Senator Simmons conferred with
Chairman Hitchcock of the Philippine
committee and later Mr.. Hitchcock
said he believed the bill would pass.
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FIRST RESERVES To
Be READY FOR War
AMERICAN LEGION is NEW OR.
eANlzATioN COMPOSED OF
FIRST RESERVES.
INCLUDES ABOUT 900 600 MEN
Numerous Public Men, lnsNdins For.
n1er President Roosevelt. Endorse
the Movement

New York.-Formal announcement
was made here of the formation Of an
organization of first reserves, to be
known as the American Legion and to
be composed of former Army, Navy
and militia men, which will better In
sure the nations preparedness in
case Of war. Capt. Gordan Johnston,
aade-de-camp to Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood, made the announcement on be-
half of a group Of Army and Navy
men acting in an unofficial capacity
with civilians in promoting the move
ment. Captain Johnston said it was
planned to establish within a short
time a first reserve Of between $780,
900 and 100000 former Army ana
Navy militiamen for instant call in
case of emergency.
Major General Wood has given the
plan his unofficial endorsement and
former President Roosevelt has writ
ten a letter approving the proposal.
Numerous other public men have en-
dorsed the project, and a statement
by the promoters says that former
Secretaries of War and Of the Navy
have agreed to act in an advisory
capacity.
Asserting that he and his four sons
will become members OF the Legion
conasl Roosevelt in a letter to the
org zers. says that in the event OF
waI-atends to ask Congress foF
permission EosSsise division of cav
airy. Mr.. RooseYe2t's letter in part
says:
Il and my four sons wiiit-gaadly
become members l very earnestly
hope and pray that there will be no
war; but the surest way to avert
war is to be prepared for It; and the
only way to avert disaster and dis
grace in war is by preparing in ad-
vance
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Established lS7l-Volume a
Important Meeting
ToBeHeld Saturday

a meeting that will be o.
great benefit to the farmers
will be held st the court house
here next Saturday. March 6.
The object of the meeting
will be to discuss the creamery
business and the possibility OF
establishing a route in this part
of the county. Mr.. D. w. Wat
kins, the creamery man from
Clemson College will be here t.
explain how to get the route.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick, creamery ex-
pert from Clemson College will
also be here. Several separator
companies will have their repre-
sentatives here to demonstrate
how to prepare cream for the
market.
Clemson College is doing
great work in establishing these
cream routes. The cream is
collected and sent to Clemson
where it is manufactured into
high grade creamery butter and
marketed at top prices for the
farmers. Seven cooperative
cream routes and one receiving
station have recently been or
ganized and are shipping cream
to the college. In addition to
this an egg collecting feature is
also being put on some OF the
routes.
There are cream rou es now
out of Anderson, Pelzer, Lib
erty, Simpsonville and Rock
Hill, and Campobello has two
routes, one on each side of the
town. In addition to these
seven, there is a receiving station
at Easley, it having been found
unnecessary to organize a route
there.
The cooperative creamery at
Clemson is now manufacturing
about four thousand pounds of
butter monthly. It is at present
Installing new machinery which
will increase it's capacity to
eleven OF. tw elve thousand
pounds monthly. It is expected
chat the creamery's capacity
will again be reached by mid
summer, IL the cream shipments
increase at anything like the
rate at which they have in
creased in the few months in
which the creamery has been in
operation.
It is expected that by sum-
mer all parts of the Piedmont
section will have these quick
markets for dairy. and poultry
surplus at their doors.
The meeting here Saturday
will be held at l2 o'clock and
will be held in the court house.
Every one interested in this
work is urged to attend this
meeting.
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MANY BIG SUPPLY BILLS PASSED
Congress Speeding UP to Be Ready
For Adjournment.

Congress Speeding Up to Be Ready
For Adjournment.
Washington. = Congress worked
steadily on It's task of cleaning up sup
ply bills which must be out of the
way before adjournment on March 4
The Senate passed the naval bill
S152, 100000, the fortiacation bill, S..
600, 900, and the diplomatic bill, s4.'
100000 while the House spent the day
debating the general efficiency meas,
ure, with Interruptions now and then
to dispose of conference reports.
The Senate added about SS,oO0,oOO
to the naval bill as it passed the
House. providing the two-battleshlp
construction program, for five sea-
going submarines instead Of one, fo9
16 instead Of II coast defense subma'
rines, for a gunboat and a hospital
ship, and adding s1,00O,o0o for an ar
NOR plate and s5OO,0O0, for projec'
tile factory.
Senator Smeot vainly sought to have
authorized the construction of SO sea
going and 25 coast defense submar
ines, declaring that "no man can tell
when the European disturbance will
involve this country in difficulties.
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PUTTING UP A GOOD FIGHT.
Fear That Renegade Utes Will Join
Old Polk's Band.

rear nat Renegade OIeS VIII JOIN
Old PoIk's Band.
Salt Lake City, Utah.-Fear that
renegade Utes from the reservation
in Colorado will join Old Folks band
Of Piute Indians which has been bat
tling United States officers near Bluff
is expressed in a dispatch to The
Desert News.
Reports from the Colorado reserYa.
tion say the Indians believe the white
men have killed 25 squaws and pa
pooses and they are greatly incensed.
Marshal Nebeker has wired the
United States District Attorney at
Salt Lake City and also the Depart
ment of Justice at Washington that
he will use the 20 Navajo Indian po.
lice he has requested be sent him to
assist in tracking the hostiles.
my men will take care Of all the
fighting" he said.
A scouting party found that Old
Posey, leading small band of In
dians had crossed the San Juan
River to Navajo Reservation on the
south side.
Another scouting party followed the
trail of Old Polk and about 10 mount.
ed warriors to re-capture Wash,
eight or 10 miles east Of Bluff, but
was unable to determine whether his
movement indicated an attempt to
escape or an effort to obtain rein
forcements.
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Underwood Leayes House Committee

Underwood Leaves House Committee
Washington-Representative Oscar
W. Underwood bade farewell to the
house ways and means committee, of
which he is chairman, as he will rep
resent Alabama as its junior senator
after March 4. He presided over the
committee at its final session of this
congress and was presented with
resolution of thanks and congratula-
tions by his colleagues. There were
speeches by various members. Speak
er Clark later yielded the presiding
officers chair 70 NJ T-~7e-'rood
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Senate May Have Extra Session.

Washing gton-Posslbilities Of an ex-
ira session of the senate alone after
March 4th for consideration of treat
les and nominations were being dis
cussed among administration leaders.
White house officials refused to talk
on the subject, but It was known Pres
ident Wilson was giving it consider
Treaties with Columbia to pay
s25,OO0cG0 for the partition of Pana-
MA, ard with Nicaragua to pay 49,
Oe0.0e3 Cor inter-ocaanic canal rights
ell naval bases, undoubtedly will fail
at ratification at this session.
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A Letter to Pick
ems County Teachers

Dear Teacher: I find that it
is impossible for me to visit your
school in person at this time.
Therefore, I am writing you to
secure the names of all boys in
your school and community who
desire to join the Boys Corn
Club" also to secure the names
of all girls who desire to join the
Girls Tomato Club or any
other kind Of girls club that you
have organized in your school.
1t is expected that we will have
a large enrolment this year. We
will give as a premium $40 to
the school that has the largest
number Of members in their re-
spectiye clubs, on condition that
they remain members of the
club during the year and make
final reports. Valuable premi-
ums have been offered, among
which are two scholarships to
the short course at Clemson
college, one pair of pure bred
pigs and one pure bred pig. 9th
er premiums to be announced
later; also premiums for the
girls club work. Literature will
be sent TO all boys who join.
I trust that J GU will attend to
this at your earliest opportunity.
Yours truly,
T. A. BOWEN,
Demonstration Agent.
Approved:
R. T. HALLUN,
Co. Supt. Education.
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southerland-Jones

A marriage beautiful in its
simplicity and Of interest to a
wide circle OF friends in Calhoun
and vicinity was that of Mrs,
Maud Switzerland and Mr.. .A.-A.
Jones solemnized Wednesday
evening, February the "a at the
home of her brother Mr.. G. R.
Mason.
The decorations Of the home
carried out the idea of simplicity,
so much desired by the bride,
ionquils, springs first favorite
and vines were beautifully
grouped and artistically ar
ranged as back ground for the
bridal party The bride and
groom were preceded bv Mr.. and
Mrs. Mason, Immediately ap-
peared the contracting party the
bride a picture of loveliness in a
suit Of lavender silk.
The ceremony was performed
by Rev. W. s. Adams in the
presence of only a few relatives
no formal invitations having
been extended.
Immediately after the cere-
mony an elegant six o'clock
dinner was served informally.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones left Thurs
day morning, amid showers of
congratulations and best wishes,
for their home in Pickens, S. G..
Mrs. .Southerlandis we'll known
throughout the county, having
been connected with the news
paper business here for several
years prior to going with Mrs.
Ida Roach in millinery. Calhoun,
in the going away of Mrs.
Switzerland, loses one of her
most loyable women and Chris
tian workers. Mr.. Jones is one
Of Pickens county, South Caro-
lina's, most prosperous farmers
and is a man of integrity and
worth. He is a CONSTANT
church member and a deacon of
the church to which he belongs.
The Times extends congratu-
lstions to both Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones and their relatives and
friends. Calhoun (Ga.) Times.
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Special Tax on Foreigners Revoked.

Special Tax on Foreigners Revoked.
Mexico City.-The French minis.
ter was advised officially that the por-
ton of the special tax of 100000
pesos levied by general Obregon which
aplies to all foreigners, will be revok-
ed. General Obregon's decree stated
that money was to be used for the
relief of.the poor. Americans in Mexi-
co City at ameeti1g contributed con-
siderable amount OF money for the
assistance Of the poor. Foreign
hanks have signifed their intention Of
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RiIt ELECTS common Carriers.

Washington.-Senator Newlands in
troduced bill in the senate to en-
power the interstate commerce COM
mission to examine all papers of a
carrier, including correspondence. It
would amend the law to meet the SUI
preme courts decision that the COM
mission die not have power to inspect
the correspondence of the Louisville
& Nashville Railway. Mr.. Newlands
submitted communications from Act
ing Chairman Clements of the COM
mission and Attorney General Greg
ory, urging that the bill be passed.
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lewis was born and reare

40 W1S " SsS DVlu 64lEk IS6$ISS#
in TINS county about eight nailesN
above Pickens. When be was q
young man he was married to
Miss Eliza Emily Robinson, Rho1
lived near Keowee river, nors
of old Pickens. Unto thisunioI
was born thirteen children te =
of whom survive him. hl
Lewis was a soldier IA the wal
between the states, fighting ihs ihs
Calhoun's cavalry. After the
war he engaged in farming and
was a successful farmer, accum
uEating quite a good deal Of
p: opertY. About thirty years
ago MIR. Lewis was ordained In
to the ministry and held several
pastorates in this county Hed
also preached IN Western Mort
Carolina several years @
John T. Lewis
the best neighbo ~
said a man who W |||s
friend and lived ne #
years. He was a Z
siderate father. d
The funeral services ss e
at the home OF
Daniel at 81 o'cfeek
morning. Rev gab5
Easley preached a brief bat IN
pressiye sermon. Ihe bod Y was
carried to M ountainG Grove chslTeE
and in the presence Of a laTgeJ
concourse Of friends and reI
atives and family connect ona9| a
was laid to rest With Iasofals
honors. He had fornaanY yea
been a member of the Masoa
lodge Of Pickens. . 1 q
of beautiful floral designs were.
placed upon the grave. tributes
of respect and love. Besides his
widow the following Children
survive him: Messrs.
''B" and Frank Of Pieken S
of Anderson; Rev
Lewis Of NJ. e. eonferenc g 6!
Gated in Laurens; Mrs. Ben
Mcdaniel Mrs Hogt 6 oNaesA
Mrs. =. M. Gillespie OF
county; Mrs. Frank Town
Honea Path Mrs. rrl.
son Of Central and
Childressof GreenYille.
He also leaves two bre
Henry j. and Robe'
of this county
sisters: Mrs. F
and Mrs. Jane EdeI.s
tson county; Mrs Aellssss
Gill Of w alhalla Yrs.
HunnicuGs ard Mrs
Stewart, whosare now lgll az 'S|
wesH states. .,
TX .qsreayed land - 80
/ atS lave, -.
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Mime. Bernhardt Still Improving.

Bordeaux, via Paris-Dr. Denuce,
attending Nine Sarah Bernhardt
whose right leg was amputated re-
Gently, said the condition Of the pa
tient continued excellent and that
hereafter no daily bulletin would be
issued. Nine Bernhard continues
to receive many messages. Many
come from the United States.
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foreman of the Spartanburg
grand jury for two years.
The new comptroller general,
Carlton w. Sawyer, is a native
of Orangeburg. and has been
chief clerk to Mr.. Jones as comp
troller general.
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CHICAGO PLAYERS at Tampa.

Tampa, Fla.-President c. H. Thom-
as, Secretary R. B. Cook, Manager
Roger Bresnahan and u players OF
the Chicago National League Base
ball club arrived here.
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Alabama pronioit;onists Get Hearing.
Washington.-Alabama's plan to
prevent liquor advertisements and
solicitation of liquor orders from be-
ing sent through the mails to prohbf-
toin territory was incorporated in a
bill introduced in the national house
of representatives by Representative
Abercrombie. The bill was drafted
by a delegation sent here by the Ala
bama legislature to confer with Pres
ident Wilson, Postmaster General
Burlson and mmbers of the Alabama
congressional delegation.