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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

The time has fully come for an ade-
uuatc law for the preservation and
propagation Of game and inland fish
y law properly regulating the busi-
ness of commissions merchants is
urgently needed.
our forms of Indictment ar" r.lics
or medieval times. and much OF our
court procedure badly needs simplify
ing. In no other way can the insiStent
ouicIy Of indignant 'itigants al the
laws delays be satisfied. repeat the
rccomm endation in my inaugural adj :
dress that the Supreme Court OF APP
pcalS should lie given authority to
Dromulgate rules Of procedure for all
courts as recommended by the Virginia
Bar Association.
At the last session the sum Of Sl10.-
600 was appropriated to be used. III
necessary, in the eradication OF foot
and-mouth disease. am glad to say
that only $l3,S54.92 OF this sum was
expended. and that the State has for
nearly u year been free of the disease
II is gratifying to know that so much
Virginia property was saved at such a
small cost, compared with other States.
Illinois spcRt S2,359,0l1.77 I'm the same
cause: New York. 100000; Pennsyl-
vania. s672,i94.57; Maryland. sSS.412.3o:
Massachusetts. 100000. and Indiana,
100000.
The advantages OF the State Library
might we'll he extended by authorizing
tho employment Of n library organizer,
or library extension worker, to be ac-
tive throughout tho state. There
should he an appropriation for the
printing Of the journals Of the council.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
stntc once Building.

II would be a good investment 10 add
20 public buildings now in use or 10
erect a structure for the accommoda-
ton Of those departments Of govern
m"nt which occupy outside quarters at
hn annual rental Of about $4,000 The
priceless books and manuscripts in the
state Library should be preserved in
!reproof quarters before Il Is forever
too late. Such ventilation as viii pre-
serve the ,naps ana records IN the attic
Of the Capitol is necessity in the
interest of history.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
South Carolina Stands TWenty-s eventh
South Carolina stands 9th in mill.


South Carolina Stands TWenty-s
South Carolina stands 9th in mill.
tary strength In the column OF
states with an organized National
Guard OF 1876, according to statistics
collected previous to the movement
to recruit all companies up to and
above minimum strength last week.
New York leads with an organized mil
itary strength OF 16,440 and Pennsyl.
vania second with 10,097. Three other
states register above 5000 enlisted
men: Illinois 1856, Massachusetts
5,492, Ohio 5,8B6. There is no organ.
lied militia in Nevada. Utah stands
at the foot in the remaining states
with 454 enlisted men. The total or
ganized militia before effort to enlarge
the enlistment recently was 132,20S. In
cluding commissioned officers. The
total unorganized military strength OF
the United States, consisting OF males
between the ages of 18 and "a years,
was. according to the 1910 census re.
port, 20,534.347 OF this number
South Carolina would provide 276.7SS
The number includes both whites and
negroes.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
CAUGHT IN GARDENERS NET.
Tramp Expected to LAND" but 40 Is
Turned Out He Was the Ono
LANDED"

They are telling story about Rep
resentative Gardner and his fervent
preparedness campaign.
1t seems that n begging tramp ap-
preached group Of congressman, and
one Of them pointed out Mr.. Gardner
md said:
Nothing doing here, Weary, but that
gentleman there is very charitable.
and IL you tackle him you'll be apt
to make HAUL
"Tanks, boss" said the tramp hus-
kily, and he hurried to Mr.. Gardner.
while the others looked on with inter-
est.
The tramp and the statesman were
seen to talk earnestly together for
some time. Then their hands meta
piece Of money plainly passed between
them-and the tramp stepped jauntily
away.
well, did you land him?' con-
gressmnn asked the tramp. ~
NO." the tramp answered cheer
fully. "No; gave him quarter to.
ward his splendid national prepared
ness campaign"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
s. c. Bankers Name officers.

Hendersonville, NJ C.-The South
Carolina Bankers Association, In It's
siXtieth annual convention at Kanuga
Club, near Hendersonville, elected Ira
B. Dunlap, Rock Hill, president. to sue
ceed John W. Simpson Of Spartan
burg. Other officers Of the associas
tion elected were: Charles D. Jones,
Lancaster. vice.president; Julian c..
Rogers, Florence, reelected secretary
and treasurer.
Representatives Of the association
In tn American Bankers Association
elected were as follows: G. j. Shan.
non, Jr., Camden, member executive
council; s. T. Reid, Spartanburg, vice
president for South Carolina; j. Pope
Matthews, Columbia, member nomi.
mating committee; John B. Cannon,
Spartanburg, attorney; J. S. Wanna
maker. ST. Matthews. vice president
National bank section of American
Bankers Association.
These will be installed at Kansas
City September $3.50. Clemson Col.
lege and Tybee Island, near Savannah,
extended invitations for the inext
meeting.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
over 1000 Club Boys.

1--WE have between 5000 and $500
young boys enlisted in the corn clubs
and the pig clubs" said l.. l.. Baker
of Bishopville, supervising agent for
the boys club work, who was among
the visitors in Columbia. "The agri
cultural clubs are growing and fine
results are being secured" he added
Mr.. Baker left to go to Rock Hill to
attend an agricultural meeting.
eve are paying particular attention
to the pig clubs" said Mr.. Baker,
"and there are about 1000 boys now
enlisted in these. The banks Of the
state are showing fine spirit by their
liberal financial cooperation with the
young farmers. More than $4,000 has
been invested in pure bred stock. The
banks loan money to the boys at a
very low rate Of interest to purchase
the pure bred stock. We are trying
to dignity and magnify the work and
our efforts are being crowned with
success"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Mastering officer at Camp.

Capt. ]. M. Graham has received or.
ders from the chief Of the militia
bureau to act as mastering officer for
the United States army at the mobil
ization camp at Styx Tho telegram,
notifying him Of his duties. is as fol.
lows:
"You will proceed to camp without
delay with view Of receiving arms.
equipment and clothing to arrive from
federal supply depots and to arm and
equip fully organizations to war
strength. Arrange with state authori
ties to procure tentage or other suit.
able storage; to furnish guards fatigue
details and clerical assistance. Blank
forms and Instructions for mastering
in will be sent you In due time"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Struck by l.luhtnlno.

Cheraw.-J. j. Bundy, a white far.
NOR living about mile from Cheraw,
was struck by lightning one afternono
recently during a severe storm. while
attempting to put down window
sash. The lightning ran down his right
side. burning his clothing, arm and
body, and cutting out large part OF
his right shoe. DR.. H. J. Hardin was
called In ard now Mr.. Bundy is rapid.
~ recovering, having perfect use OF
his limbs and suffering only from the
burns. Several other peculiar pranko
occurred during the storm
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Sunday Schools Stop Fast Train.


Florence.-Sunday was the most
glorious day In the Sunday school an.
nails Of Florence or this entire section.
1t was rally day for the various Pro.
testant Sunday schools Of Florence
and some 5000 Sunday school pupils,
teachers, supcrintendents and other
Sunday school workers, headed by the
South Carolina Industrial school band
and Sunday school. marched through
the streets Of Florence with waving
banners and United States flags
while the Industrial school band
played Onward, Christian Soldiers"
Each Sunday school assembled at
its accustomed place Of meeting and
marched to South Dargan street,
thence in one great long procession
that took nearly one hour to pass up
to the great Cannon auditorium
AS the procession moved north on
Dargan street an Atlantic Coast Line
fast train approached, but Chief Har.
old M. Brunson, who was i'm charge.
waved the train down and held 1t until
the procession passed, about an hour.
Possibly this Is the first time that q
railway train was ever stopped by a
Sunday school and held tina. length Of
time.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
NatIona, Guard of South Carolina.

The National Guard of South Caro-
lima, comprising at peace strength
2,658 men, includes staff and sanitary
troops, two regiments OF infantry, one
troop Of cavalry, five companies OF
coast artillery and fipo divisions oi
naval militia. The organization. is
deficient in machine gun companies.
there being none now In service, but
it Is understood an effort will be made
to form one In Columbia. At war
strength, Of course, the total would
be much over the peace basis, the war
maximum being 100 men for infantry
companies, as against peace strength
Of about rs.
The following are the commands
and the officers Of the State Nationa;
Guard:
Adjutant generals department.
Brigadier General w. w. Moore.
Inspector generals department.
Mai. j. Shapter Caldwell.
Judge advocate generals depart
ment-Maj. F. H. Weston.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
cONGEEs TAKES VIGOROUS
FAR-RkACHiNG ACTION
Approves Presldent Wilson's Use OF
National Qua rd In Crisis.

Approves Presldent Wilson's Use OF
National Qua rd In Crisis.
Washington. Legislative approval
OF President Wilson's use Of the Ma.
tional Guard in the Mexican crisis
was voted almost unanimously by Con.
gress in adopting resolution declar-
ing the existence Of an emergency
and giving the pre- ddent free hand
ito draft as Federal Ioldiers all guards.
men willing to take the required oath.
BY the resolution $1,000000 would
be appropriated 10 aid dependent
families OF the guardsmen so drafted
with the restricts IN that no family
should receive mors than $50 month
Only two represent auves, a Socialist
and a Democrat vot d against the res.
,olution. During the debate preceding
Its adoption several Republicans at
tackled the admnistradon's policy and
insisted that Prestdeih Wilson should
have informed congress OF the emer.
gency instead Of expet ting 1t to act
on It's own initiative. Cannon and
others declared y ct In reality a state
4ef war existed.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
New Enterprises Authorized.

The secretary OF state has issued a
commission to the Oregon pharmacy
Of Greenwood with capital OF $40,
900.
The L. B. Tuten Gin Company Of
Brunson has been commissioned with
a capital Of $4,000. The petitioners
are: l.. B. Tuten. r. q. Addison, A.
w. Brabham and II. G.. Williams.
The A and Candy Company ot
Columbia has been chartered with q
capital OF $4,000. The officers are.
Algie w. Sims, president and secre
tary, and r. l., Allison, treasurer
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29

Field Headquarters, Colona Dublan,
chihuahua, via wireless to Columbus,
N. M.-That Captain Lewis 8. Morey
OF Troop K, Tenth u. s. Cavalry,
either is dead or prisoner was the
conslusion reached when no report had
been received from any OF the three
officers who accompanied the troops
OF the Tenth engaged In the battle
at Carrizal Mexican reports said
that Captain Charles T. Boyd and
Lieutenant Henry Adair were among
the dead.
The only word of the fight has been
brought to General Pershing by seven
enlisted men, who have struggled into
camp. These men all insisted that
General Felix Gomez, the Mexican
commander and Captain Boyd parley-
ed, apparently reaching all amicable
conclusion and that Immediately
afterward the Americans were led into
trap, from which the Mexicans open.
ed fire upon them with concealed ma
chine guns.
None Of the stragglers reaching
mere were able to give any informa.
tion as to the fate Of the remnant of
the 100 or more men composing the
command
San Antoio, Texas.--The two troops
of the Tenth Cavalry under Captain
Charles T. Boyd, practically were
wiped out by the attack Of the Mexi-
can forces under General Gomez at
tions given in fragmentary report re.
ceived by General Funston from Gen.
eral Pershing.
General Pershing's message stated
that seven survivors in all, have reach
ed the main column. All were enlisted
men, but the report did not say
whether there were non-commissioned
officers among them.
According to the stories Of the sur
vivors, as outlined in General Perish
ing's report a mounted force Of Mexi-
cans made charge from the flank OF
the American troops at the conclu-
sion Of a parley between Capt. Boyd
and General Gomez at the same time
that machine gun opened fire from
the front as General Gomez reached
his lines. Capt. Boyd had ordered his
men to dismount as. the machine gun
opened fire and the combined effort
.of the Mexican charge, the machine
gun fire and the rife fire from the
Mexican garrison of Carrizal, which
almost had surrounded the little Amer
lean force under cover Of the parley
sought by General Gomez to discuss
whether Capt. Boyd should be allowed
to pass through the town, stampedod
the horses.
With their mounts gone. caught
without means Of escape, ringed about
on three sides with the fire Of an
overwhelming force. the fate Of the
little detachment Is believed by Off.
GERS here to have been sealed. 1t Is
feared that only the most stupendous
luck, backed by desperate valor, could
have extricated Capt. Boyd's men
from the trap.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
TENTED CITY RISES
ON LEXINGTON HILLS
TWO THOUSAND TROOPS ARRIVE
AT CAMP sTYx BY SPECIAL
TRAINS.
ALL COMPANIES ARE READY
Majority of Young Men of the
State.

Columbia.--The rolling sand hills OF
Styx, covered with scrub oak and
pine has changed into tented city
Of about 1000 men; and it Is thought
that the next few days will gradually
increase the population until fair
percentage Of the young men OF the
State will be on hand.
The last few days have been busy
ones at the camp. Tents were pitch
ed, underbrush was cleared away and
work was begun on the private road.
way leading from the station to the
encampment site.
Two infantry companies, the Co.
umbia Light Infantry and the Brook
land company, were on the grounds
assisting the staff in clearing away
obstacles. Many wagons were put into
service for the transportation Of fed
eral equipment.
Col e. M. Blythe, ranking officer
of the South Carolina National Guard,
arrived, accompanied by Capt. Mahon
and Capt. Seybt, and took quarters at
Styx.
Capt J. M. Graham of the army
has been appointed to muster in the
troops. His spare time, according to
official orders, will be given over to
recruits.
Contracts were awarded to Colum.
bia firms for orders Of supplies. based
on an attendance at camp Of 1000
men.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Want Funds to Erect Hall.

An appeal to the patriotism of
South Carolinians was issued by w
w. Moore, adjutant general, for funds
with which to erect a commodious
hall on the encampment grounds at
Styx for the comfort and welfare of
the enlisted men and officers. 1t is
estimated that the assembly hall,
which would be permanent adjunct
Of the camp, would cost $3.50. Con-
tributions to the fund will be received
in the office of the adjutant general.
There Is not sufficient amount Of
state and federal funds available for
such a worthy purpose" said Gen.
Moore, "and it is my hope and desire
that people from oil sections off the
state will send contributions to me at
once so that the building can be put
In use early.
mo one familiar With the rules and
regula- ions Of army service, should
begrudge the patriotic members Of the
National Guard a short period Of re.
creation In a comfortable lornging
room. where, the men will have their
only opportunity to enjoy ever par
TALLY the luxurtes Of the homes thew
have left.
"For three years I have urged upon
the legislature the need Of such 8
hall at the encampment grounds. The
present crisis makes such building
all the more necessary as the mon will
be hard at work for large part Of
the day, and should have other places
to lounge besides their tents. If con
structed, the building will promote a
spirit OF fellowship among the enlisted
men."
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
COL. e. M. BLYTHE IS IN CHARGE
AT CAMP sTYx-TALks
OF RECRUITING.
DISPATCHES FROM COLUMBIA
oolngs and Happenings That Mark
tho Progress Of South Carolina Poo.
pie, Gathered Around tho State
Capitol.
Colunbia,

Col. Edgeworth Montague Blythe
commander Of the First South Caro-
lima infantry and ranking officer In
the state, came early to camp Styx In
order to superintend the work Of prep
aratton for the reception Of the First
and the Second regiments.
II anticipate no trouble In recruit
Ing our regiments up to war strength ;
said Col. Blythe. There will be re.
cruittng officers in each station after
the troops leave and these, with the
assistance Of medical examiners, will
take care Of all those who desire to
enlist after the regiments are encamp.
ed at Styx. Before being mustered
into service Of tho United States the
men Will stand a second physical ex.
animation by medical officers Of the
regular army
The tendency has been to localize
the enlistment Of troops 1t should
be clearly understood that any person
in the state can enlist in any com.
pany.
II am glad to see the lberality with
"hASh lpioJSlS are lCletSluS InblT
men for service in the militia. AS
long as the employers are themselves
not serving it seems to me that their
willingness to assist the government
should extend to taking care Of their
employees who are willing to serve
their country In active service.
"As soon as the companies are en-.
camped the men will be put to work,
the nature Of which will be dependent
upon the existing circumstances at
Styx. II there Is great deal Of pre-.
liminary work to be done the men will
be set to work clearing off the
grounds; II, however, the grounds are
in condition we will commence drill
ing at once.
"a schedule Of work will soon be
arranged. Including drills in close and
extended order and rifle practice"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Peoples Defines Status Of Guard.

An opinion was given by Thomas
H. Peoples, attorney general, advising
that the authority over the National
Guard Of South Carolina was trans
ferred to the president Of the United
States, Immediately upon their call
into service, according to the new mil
itary statute Of the United States,
passed June 5, 1916. Argun nts Offer
ed to substantiate liberalization Of
the guard were that they were entitled
to the same pay, rations and allow.
ances; that all vacancies are filled by
orders Of the president; and all dis
missals confirmed by his action. THE
president Is virtually given the entire
control Of the National Guard when
called into the service Of the national
government"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Furnitur Dealers Elect Officers.

Asheville, n. CIV. NJ. Waters Of
Florence, S. c., was elected president
and Danville, Va, was selected as the
next meeting place at the final session
here OF the annual convention OF the
Southern Retail Furniture Association.
Other officers were: Vice president,
w. A. Bullock, Rocky Mount, N. C.;
treasurer, w. l.. Bell. Concord, N c.:
secretary, j. A. Gilmore, Charlottes.
VILE. Va; directors. T.. G.. Kent, Pc
tersburg, Va; II. J. Southern, Green.
yille, s. c.; c. w. Parker, Charlotte,
N. c.; j. M. VanMetre, Columbia, S. c..
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
NEW ORDERS BEAR
CALL FOR HASTE

Washlngton.-Natlonai Guard
organizations throughout the
country we're straining every
nerve to prepare for active ser.
Vice on the Mexican border.
New orders flashed over the
wires by Secretary Baker bore
a call for haste. Red tape was
cast aelde and authorization CIV
on under which the state sol.
dlers will be pushed TO rein
force the border guards at the
earliest possible moment. The
entire army Of 100000 men
summoned by President VIII
cons call was placed directly at
General Funston's disposal.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Postoffice at Camp Styx.

The postoffice department has au.
thorized w. H. Coleman, postmaster
at Columbia, to establish military
poston~.e with sufficient help for the
samp at Styx. The arrangements for
the opening of the office were by Con.
gresSman Lever
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound and told my husband about II. j.
said II know nothing will help me but
will try this I found myself improv-
ing from the very first bottle, and In two
weeks time was able to sit down and
eat q hearty breakfast with my hus-
band, which had not done for two years.
! am now in the best Of health and
did not have the operation" - Mira.
JOHN A. KoENIG, 602 Flushing Avenue,
Astoria, N. Y.
Every one breads the surgeons knife
and the operating table Sometimes
nothing else will do; but many times
doctors say they are necessary when
they are not. Letter after letter comes
to the Pinkham Laboratory, telling how
operations were advised and were not
performed; o., If performed, did no good.
but Lydia e. Pinkham's Q Vegetable Conn
poundwas used and good health followed.
If you want advice write to
Lydia T.. Pinkham Medicine o.
(confidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Staff Officers Arrive at Camp.

Capt. G. Fl. Mahon, Jr, adjutant OF
the First South Carolina infantry, and
Capt. Wyatt Aiken Sybt, commissariat,
arrived at Camp Styx at the same time
with Col. j.. M. Blythe Of Greenville.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Automobile Route to Camp styx.

Capt George G. Warren, quarter.
master in charge Of the transporta
ton, inspection and repair depart
meMts for the cncampment at Styx,
has requested that all automobilists
from Columbia approach the camp by
way Of Styx station and leave by way
Of Dixianna.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Offers to Serve Guard as Nurse.

Miss Susan p. Wainwright Of
Hampton has offered her services, Of.
ferlng to got to Mexico as a nurse.
II desire after careful thought and
calm consideration" writes Miss
Wainwright to the adjutant general,
"to offer my services to my country.
I am willing to go to Mexico as
nurse or in any capacity that would be
best. would like very much to go
to the actual front.
"I am stenographer and under.
stand general office work. now hold
q position with Lightsey Bros. Inc"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Arrange Telephones at Camp.

Two telephone connections have been
made at Camp Styx One will be fol
the transaction Of official business ant
tho other will be pay station for use
By the troopers.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
Tact.

What do you think OF my comrades
Mhom / introduced to your" said the
naval officer to the pretty girl mt the
naval ball.
II think" she answered, glanclnr Mt
the comrades mentioned standing
around her, "thnt you have got me in
a nice css."--I,nltimore American.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29

Nothing puffs a woman up more
than to have seventeenth cousin sud-
denly become ncar-fnmOus.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
WOMAN A'vOIDS
OPERATION
Medicine Which Made Sur.
geon's Work Unnecessary. sI
Astoria, N. Y. -" For two years I
was feeling Ill and took all kinds Of

WnlcS. j Wa6 &eGSl
ingworse every day.
] had chills, my head
would ache, ] was
always tired. j could
not walk straight
because Of tho palm
In myback and Ihad
pains In my STONE
ach. / went to q
doctor and he said i
must 60 under an
operation, but / did
not go. ] read In
the Onnar ahn IN 4
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-29
NATIONAL GUARD
HASTEN FOR DUTY
NEW ORDERS CAST ASIDE "RED
TAPE"-MiLlTIMEN RUSH TO
BORDER.
WASHINGTON is STIRRED

~. 8. Hovers on Brink OF HostIlitles.-
Grim Evidences Appear That Ten.
sion Has Been Greatly Increased
Report of Battle Of Carrlzai.