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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
.WH|S0NANT WINS
SPEAKING HONOR
WoFFoRD ORATOR TAKES FIRST,
s PLACE IN PROHIBITION
CONTEST.
MISS MANNING WINS ESSAY
State Convention Of lnter.c r.co,,an.
League Held Annual Sessions In
.a Columbia,

Columbia.-The second annual ora.
torlcal contest Of the Intercoliep;ato
Prohibitton association in this state
was held in the university chanel bera
u. D. Whisonant Of Wofford col.
lege won the first place and Mr., Car.
vile OF Clemson came second. Tho
other contestants were Messrs. Hanna
Ior Carolina and Bewen for Furn,an
Ihe subject Of the winning grafton
was The Morning Cometh."
The orations were read and pradod
Dy one set Of judges for the value, of
the subject matter and composition
ana the second set Of judges consider.
cd delivery and appearance.
The state intercollegiate prohibitions
convention held its business meeting
and reports from the respective clubs
were heard and general club work was
discussed. Harry s. Warner, generar
secretary of the intercollegiate prohib--
ltlon association gave an informal talk
and dealt especially with conferences
topics and local club work.
The convention passed resolution,
ny unanimous vote placing itself on.
record as calling for an expression.
from each congressional candidate in
the 1916 campaign on the question
or nationwide prohibition. This Is,
considered one of the strongest fea.
lures of the work III this state. An
other question discussed by the as.
sembly was the law which allows each,
person one gallon of whiskey per.
month.
On recommendation of Mr.. Warner
state policy committee was appoint
cd, whose duty 1t is to look out for
new or special work and to keep act.
lively forward the specific policy of the
association. Messrs. Harrison Of
Carolina. Carwile of Clemson Ellis or
Wofford and Miss Asbury Of Green.
vile Womans college, were appoint,
cd on this committee.
Miss Georgia Manning of Columbia
college won the state prohibition ca.
say contest at Chicora College for.
Women. Other contestants were
Miss Rigsby Of Greenville Woman's
college.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
Doctors Select Spartanburo.

Charleston.-At the annual session,
or the convention Of the South Caro-.
Ina Medical association Spartanbnre
was selected as the next meetinp.
place. The 1917 convention will ha
neld there during the May Music fes.
tival
Officers elected are: DR.. G. r
Earle, Grenville, president; Dr.. G, r
May, Benenttsville, DR.. G. B. Kibler
Columbia, and DR.. H. M. Sucker
sumter, vice presidents; Dr.. II. \
11lnes' Seneca. secretary-treu sgrer
District councillors were eIecfed 49,
follows: Second, DR.. j. s. Matthews
Denmark; Fourth, Dr. r. y Bcr,v
Union; Sixth. DR.. w. S. Lynch, scrn,r
ton; Eighth, DR.. w. p Zimmerman
Batesburg. Councillors are elc:tod cor
two years. for the even district ono
year and the odd districts the follow.
ing year.
me board Of medical exaIninnra
was reelected as follows ~ Harry
II. Wyman. Aiken; DR.. H. l.. Shaw.
Fountain Inn; DR.. A. M. prailsford,
Mullins, and DR.. A. Earl Roozcr, 90.
lumbia.
The closing was strictly scientific
meeting, featured with addresses by
DR.. WI. Mayo of Rochester MINI.
and DR.. l.. F. Baker Of Johns Hopkins
university. Aside from the talks by
these two prominent medical mon, the
session was taken up entirely with
the reading Of papers on varied phases
of medical and surgical practice deal.
Ing with cases that have actually been
under the observation Of the autnorg
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
CARRANZA ARMY BLOCKS
ADVANCE, OF U. s. SOLDIERS.
Mexican Forces Are Moved to Parra,
Where Gen. Pershinu js Located.

Mexican Forces Are Moved to Parral
Where Gen. Pershins Is Located.
Washington.-Hav Carranza troops
blocked further advance Of United
States troops near the Parral region :?
That the Carranza Administration will
insist upon immediate withdrawal of
our troops Is indicated. TEat clash
Is within the bounds of reasonable
possibility Is conceded.
Reports from Mexico are reaching
the State Department daily. AS far
as known, these tell of increased diff
culties surrounding the expedition. An
instance Of this is the report that an
unknown number Of Carranza troops
have been moved by their immediate
commander to the Parral region, where
General Persring's most advanced
force now is located.
The observer who reported this add
ed that while the movement, he be-.
lieved, was not authorized by the de
facto Government heads, 1t was in
tended as hint that the Americans
must not move farther southwark
Apparently only a comparatively small
force was involved
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
GERMANY OFFERS
$1,000. 500 TONS Ms /. DYES
LACK OF DYE HAS SERIOUSLY.
AFFECTED AMERICAN, rex.
TILE MANUFACTURERS. a-
GUARANTEE SAFE PASSAGE
Bernstorf Delivers Note to LansIna
Who Is Arranging With England
For Safe Transportation.

Washington.-The German govern
ment has agreed to permit expectation
to the United. States of $4,000 tons of
dyestuffs, lack Of which has seriously
affected American textile manufactur-
ers. Notification to this effect was
contained in note delivered by Am
bassador Won Bernstorff to Secretary
Lansing.
The communication explains that
while Germany refused at first to per.
NIT expectation Of dyestuffs unless ex.
changed for American goods now ex-
cluded from Germany by the British
blockade. after careful consideration
or the situation 1t has been seen that
thls blockade has resulted in serious
embarrassment to those American in
dustries which are in need of dye.
stuffs," and the Imperial German Gov.
ernment now is prepared to make "a
single exception" in permitting expor-
tat1on in this instance. 1t is required
only that the dyestuffs shall be con.
sumed by American manufactur ers
and not re-exported TO Great Britain
or her Allies.
| 1T is expected the State Department
Immediately will make representa-
tions to Great Britain to insure the
safe arrival of the dyestuffs in this
country.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
BRYAN AT WASHINGTON
TO HELP KEEP PEACE,

Washington. - William Jennings
Bryan, former Secretary of State, has
come to Washington. He said he had
come to render any aid possible to
prevent trouble between the United
States and Germany.
II was on my way to New Orleans
to deliver an address," he said, when
the news reached me that a crisis
In the submarine controversy with
Germany had arisen. cancelled all
engagements and hurried to Wash.
ington, not with any definite plan,
but in the hope that could be Of
some assistance in preserving peace.
Since my arrival have had several
conferences with prominent Demo.
Gratis. / expect to have more con.
ferences within the next two days,
Beyond that time my plans are In.
definite.
81 am hoping for two things in
this present grave situation first,
that Germany will accede to the DO.
sition Of the United States; second.
that If she does not, diplomatic rela.
'tions will continue with view to
reaching an amicable settlement OF
the trouble.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
GENERAL HUGH SCOTT
GOES TO MEXICAN BORDER

Washington.-No decision as to
withdrawal OF American troops for
10 days unless there are new out
breaks against the forces in Mexico
TO compel immediate action. This was
made clear when Secretary Baker dis
patched Maj. Gen. Hugh l.. Scott, chief
of staff to the border as his personal
representative to make complete re-
port on the military problems con.
fronting General Funston.
The administrations final action on
General Carranza's suggestion that
the expedition be recalled probably
VIII be based largely on his report
General Scott, who left Washington
tonight will hardly be able to com
plete his observations in less than 10
days.
Secretary Baker described General
Scott's mission as being to assemble
complete information on the border
situation for the use OF the depart.
ment. =,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
i.oPEZ, ONE OF VILLAS
LEADERS, Is CAPTURED

FL Paso, Tex.-Pablo Lopez VIZ.
lieutenant held responsible for tho
raurder of II Americans at sante
Ysabel and who was shot through both
legs in the raid on Columbus N NJ
was captured by Carranza forces near
me scene OF his crime, according 10
attenuation received by General Ga.
ira, commandant at Juarez. Mes.
sages from the Mexican Government
Qperator at Santa Ysabel said that ne
himself had seen Lopez.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
need MORE men OR QUIT
THERE Is EVERY REASON TO BE.
LlEVE THAT MORE TROOPS
WILL BE DISPATCHED.
immediate Action Of Some Sort By
Washington Is Required In Regard
to Grave Mexican Situation.

San Antonio, Texas.-It has lust
peen learned there Is reason to be.
leve that more, troops will be des-
patched If the campaign against Villa
is continued. General Funston issued
orders that will place at the disposal
or Gen. Pershing 1900 more troops.
The troops ordered to Pershing's
base at Columbus are now on duty
along the border. The war depart
ment, 1T was said,. will have to author.
lze the sending of the few remaining
troops in the United States into this
department, or the filling of the vacant
points may be left to the State of Tex
as, which may send militia.
Additional troops are being sent as
much for the protection Of those al
ready IN Mexico along the line Of com.
munications as to strengthen the mo.
bile forces in the region south of Sa-
tevo
The troops selected for General
Pershing are the Sixth Cavalry from
the Brownsville district, the Seven
teenth Infantry from Eagle Pass,
Troop l. Of the Tenth Cavalry from
Fort Apache, Ariz., and one battalion
or the Twenty-fourth, one company
or which is at Ell Paso, one at Maria.
and another at Fabens, Maria is lust
north of Ojinaga on the Mexican
frontier and Fabens is on the Rio
Grande only a few miles from Ell Paso.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
ERMANS SINK ITALIAN
AND FRENCH STEAMERS

London. - The Italian steamer To-.
ph Agost Tchcrzec has been sunk
: a German submarine The crew
as landed.
Lioyds announces that the French
'rk Chanaral. of 2,47G tons gross
as torpedoed on Saturday morning
ne crew is believed to have been
we'd.
me captain and 16 hands of tho
ritish steamer Fcliciana, 4,277 tons
'oSs' nave been picked up by a
Gamer, according to Lloys report
o"'cli is being made for the remain,
oi Oh the crew The Feliciana is a
.'", 'oss. Another report SAYS none
l the crew has been saved.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
.PARRAL INCIDENT
FAR FROM SETTLED.
REPORT THAT MEXICAN Off.
GALS WARNED GEN, PERISH. 4
ING TO STOP.
FELIX D!Az NOW TROUBLES
Starts Revolution Against De Facto
Government.-DIaz Movement Has
Money Backing.

Washington.--Whi immediate in
terest naturally centers in the situa-
ton as to the troops in Mexico there
were renewed Indications about the
State Department that q wholly differ
ent aspect Of the Mexican problem was
causing growing concern. That is the
movement supposedly headed by Felix
Diaz, nephew Of the former Mexican
dictator, for new revolution against
the de facto Government. None Of
the information upon which the un-
easiness rests has been disclosed. 1t
is known, however, that several Mexi-
cans in the United States are being
closely watched and it Is possible that
some of the anti-American feeling in
Chihuahua state which has met the
troops pursuing Villa may be attribut-
ed to this movement.
1t is admitted that official dis
patches had carried as a rumor the
report that Mexican officers had warn
ed General Pershing not to proceed
south of Parral. 1t was learned at the
State Department that report to this
effect was transmitted some days be-
fore the Parral incident through con-
sular agents. Mr.. Baker insisted that
the warning had made no change in
the departments orders to the border
forces.
1t was indicated that reply to
General CarranZa's telegram regard.
ing the clash at Parral and asserting
that the American Government had
violated his orders and the agreement
with the de facto government in enter
ing the town would be dispatched
soon. War Department officials say
the report on the incident from Gen
eral Pershing, Major Tompkins and
other officers is now complete 1t has
been withheld from publication be-
cause Of the fiat contradiction it con-
tains of the Mexico City advices from
General Carranza as to the part his
troops played in the fighting. With
this report as basis, the Parral Incl
dent will be treated as a matter en-
tirely separate from the suggestion of
the de facto government that the
troops be withdrawn.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
Editor Suffers Accident.

Gaffney.-S. F.. Parrott, editor of the
Cherokee News Of Gaffney. suffered a
very painful injury one afternoon re.
Gently when he was knockedt serp his
bicycle by another rider. Mr. porrott
struck the brick paving with terrific
force and was rendered unconscious
for Q considerable period. The other.
rider escaped without injury Dr. 81
.. Sherard reported that Mr. T'arrott
is resting we'll at this wrttina s and ttas;;
taosserio,ls tronble sis3 se,lsyl I'd Il
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
PRECEDENT AND MRS. WILSON
VISIT SAYRE BABY.

Philadelphia.---The President and
Mrs. Wilson arrived here and spent
an hour with the Presidents daught-
er, Mrs. Francis 3. Sayre, and his
granddaughter, Eleanor A.xson Sayre,
born in Jefferson Hospital, this city,
March &c.
1t was announced that the grand
child weighed eight and a half pounds.
Mrs. Wilson was given photograph
of the baby.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
RUSSIA CLOSES ARTic
AND WHITE SEA PORTS,
Purely Military Measure For Purpose
of Movement of Troops.


ashington.-Russia Embassy dis
patches announcing the closing of
Arctic and White Sea ports offer no
explanation. 1t was said at the EN-
bassy that the suspension of traffic
will be complete except in the case of
vessels carrying government cargoes
and even in that case they can secure
admission to the ports only by special
permit from Petrograd 1t Is assumed
by officials here that the closure Is a
purely military measure incident to
the use OF ports for embarkation for
the heavy Russian reInforcements 60
ing forward to France. The necessity
Of guarding the troops transports has
Obliged the Russian government to
regard as enemy vessels all but gov
ernment.owned or chartered ships, and
to reduce to a minimum the danger
Of destroying neutral vessels the ports
have been closed
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
AFTER HARMONIOUS WORK
ARE ON VERGE OF CLASH
Majority Leader Kitchen is Striving
to Reach Working Agreement,

Majority Leader Kitchen is Striving
to Reach Working Agreement.
Washington House Democrats and
republicans. after having worked to-
sether harmonionsly for four and a
lalf months, are on the verge of a
lash over the Legislative program for
he remainder of the session.
The majority, because OF carving
'ut the wishes Of the house in push.
ng through the Philippine and ship.
ing bills as quickly as possible, is
threatening to invoke drastic rules
'hlch VIII insure the measures right
1 way. The minority while making
threats are conducting what ap.
ears to be mild nlibuster on the
gricultural appropriation bill and
rging consideration Of the fortifica
ons or appropriation measures in
Gu Of the Presidents special meas
res.
Minority Leader Mann says he is
iIling to come to an agreement with
g Democrats but that "the White
ouse can't tell us what we must do
Ia he is waiting for the Democrats
make the next move. In the mean.
me the Democrats are having many
'nferences in Majority Leader Kitch.
S oifice IN an endeavor to reach a
orklng agreement rhile on the floor
'ch problems as poisoning coyotes,
'htlng the hessan fly and preserving
g Dunalo are being discussed at
nth.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
FoRcEFUL ADDRESS OF
WILSON TO CONGRESS-

Observation-Disclosures Wilson told
Congress, assembled in joint session
shortly after / o'clock, he had given
Germany q final irrevocable notifica.
'ion that the United States will break
or diplomatic relations IL her illegal
submarine campaign Is continued.
a note, Americas last word. prac.
ucaiiy an ultimatum, and dt manding
an immediate reply, presumably was
III the Berlin foreign office as the
PRESIDENT was speaking.
was declared In accordance with
me residents plan to have 1t before
we German government at the same
moment ne was addressing the Ameri-
can Congress.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
WAR RISK INSURANCE
Is GENERALLY REDUCED.

Observation-Disclosures In ocean
insurance rates generally and an in
crease in rates on cargoes to Far East
ern ports routed through the Suez
Canal, were announced by the Govern
ment War Risk Bureau. Rates be-
tween United States ports and bellig.
erent ports OF Western Europe are
lowered from rs cents on the $1OO to
10 cents; between the United States
and belligerent ports in the Western
5Hemisphefe from 2b cents to a5 cents.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
RECORD CLASS WILL ENTER
ANNAPOLIS IN JUNE.

Observation-Disclosures made pub.
lie by Secretary Daniels show that be.
tween $50 and 600 midshipmen, tho
largest class ever admitted in any
single year, will enter the 1916 class at
Annapolis in June. Examinations for
admission have closed, 1877 candi-
dates having competed for admission.
The extraordinarily large class is the
result of the recent act of Congress
virtually doubling the membership Of
the Academy.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
ORDERS TO SPEED UP
WORK ON Y. 8. FLEET.

Washington. - Orders to speed up
repair and overhaul work on vessels
OF the Atlantic fleet have been sent to
the communicates OF the various navy
yards by Secretary Daniels. In case
OF labor shortage the commandants
are Instructed to expedite the work by.
employing the ships personnel. The
move was explained as a ,.prepared- !
ness test, !" the execution OF which
would illustrate lst q how the syass
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
RUSSIANS TAKE IMPORTANT
CITY FROM THE TURKS

Petrograd, via London. .-Trebizond,
the most important Turkish city on the
Black Sea, has been captured by the
Russians. This is confirmed in an Off.
cial communication.
Trebizond is a city Of Asia-Minor
on the Black Sea 575 milea east of
Constantinople and 10 miles north Of
Erzerum, the town stormed by tho
Russians on February 16. Trsbizond
has population Of about 100000, in
cluding some $4,000 Christians.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
GERMANS DRIVEN OUT
OF NEWLY.WoN TRENCHES.

Berlin, via London. The German
forces were compelled to evacuate
,Newly.wonl trenches on the Langc
.iliarcls-; a % !; pres roa,l on account of high
ft5ods, which made the consolidation
.offs the positions impossible, according
toe statement fsspnd by the German
War @ ffice. .k| bard gfenate attack.
mad by the Ents siisb south OF ST. Elea
iiysaas epi,lsed. trencfies ON thy
ltSft bank sof the ea st or Iian
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
every pfstrrot Has schoo, , .

Columbia. The state department. of
education was notified that the last
OF the &c school districts OF York
county voted a local tax OF s nills
April 16. "This is one Of the most
satisfactory accomplishments Of the
year." said Superintendent ]. B.
swearingen, in commenting on the re
port. mo better evidence OF The con.
structive leadership OF County Super
lntendent J. 70. Carroll could be afford,
ed. He had sc communities TO reach,
ana the work has taken years Of pa-
tient tactful labor.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
tEPORTS THAT VILLA
HAS BEEN LOCATED

leS'aio' Iexas.-A messenger has
eached oJinaga. opposite here win
ne report that Villa is at Aqua Ch;li
~ miles south of Ojinaga in the
;amaro district with 200 followers
one hundred and fifty Carranz. s,,
"iers are encamped on the chonchas
'uver about four miles from oi,r.n"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
BODY DUG UP NOT
THAT OF GENERAL VILLA

Field Headquarters Of General Per-
shing by wireless to Columbus, N. M.
american military authorities de-
tailed to investigate the report that
the body recently disinterred at San
Francisco Borja was that Of Francisco
villa reported that they were unable
to obtain confirmation.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
12 Regional Land Banks.

Washington.-A bill to establish 10
regional land mortgage banks, as part
OF the Administration rural credits
legislation program, was perfected by
the House Banking Committee and
Will be urged for passage at once.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
late NEWS in BRIEF

Washfngton.--W William M. Ingraharn,
former },rl'sii mayor Of Portland. Maine, has
sneen % zen selected by Preaident Wilson for
SsAsesiasatlt = se eret tary OF 8 nam.
SiaatsonS has been signed. & Laser ss vas
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
consorlptIon Deadlock over.

London, The whole nation was sur
risped and cheered by the unexpected
announce am after the cabinet meet
Ing that the deadlock over military
iconscription had ben compromised.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-28
HAPPY DAY FOR
LITTLE ORPHANS
NEARLY THREE HUNDRED KID.
DIES HAVE TIME OF THEIR
LIVES YESTERDAY.
were Guests Of Ohio Valley Automo
bile Club at Annual Outing OF
Fun and Froiie.

Yesterday mas a most beautiful day
ana II was just as enjoyable Is n MAS
pretty for nearly coo orphans of The
Wheeling district who were given their
annual outing and picnic at Blayney's
Grove as guests of the Ohio Valley
Automobile club. There were ~ auto
mobiles used IN conveying the little
ones 10 the spot OF pleasure. and re-
turning them to their homes In M
evening.
The slogan Safety First was car
rled out TO the letter, n there was
no accident to mar the DAYS enjoy.
ment. There were all kinds OF games
Tor the little ones. TO say nothing OF
the good things TO eat. wnicn were
passed around all day. The many lit
tie ~parentless children have been look
ing forward to the outing for days
with great anticipation OF a most en-
JOyable time, and that they had in
every sense OF the word. The Ohio
valley Automobile club extends It's
thanks to all who loaned their cars
ana those who co~-operated with the
committee IN making the ven such
a pleasant affair.
The autos assembled al the Elks
Club at $50 O'Clock and were direct
ed 10 the various homes 10 pick up toe
little ones. Shortly after 900 O clock
they ~re-assembled and a drive was
given through the principal business
streets. thence 10 the grove. Motor.
cycle Officers Worls and Louis L.agO-
marcino marshaled the parade. headed
by Jacon G. Stamp driving his Stude-
baker occupied by W. IL Colvlg. Cnail-
man. Edward Stifel. 4. \. Wilson.
Lee c. PAUL, 7. n. Pollock. \. \.
Wheat and Secretary \. n. Hoblitzell.
members of the entertainment com
mittee. j. T.. Morgan. Arthur Lang
hans and William Hare donated he
use OF their cars TO carry the good
things to eat To the grounds.
Orphans from the following inSti-
buttons were taken. -. Johns home
at Elm Grove, 80 boys. 81. Nincents
home al Elm Grove. so girls Chil-
drcn's home OF the city of Wt~eliug
al W~Oodsdalc. 40. Florence Crittvn-
ton Rescue home at Elm Grove. II:
Manual Training school at Elm
Grove. %. Kings Daughters Day
Nursery. $500 Eon street. 30. and
West Virginia Home for AGED and
Friendless. 81 Thirteenth street, 10.