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Entertained
With Cards
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice 3. Fribley of
North Mulberry street entertained
company of friends Monday evening.
Three tables of progr essive five hun
dred were played. A two-course lunch
was served
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-03
Sorosls
Entertained

The president, Mrs. David B. Raw
Inns, entertained the members or so
rosis with a beautifully appointed
luncheon at her home on East High
street Monday afternoon. Victrola
and piano music was enjoyed, while
cake-guessing contest provided
much merriment. Mrs. A. G. Bigbee
of Fredericktown was the out-of-town
guest.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-03

a daughter was born Tuesday
morning at the NJ. a s. hospital to
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Rinehart 81 the
New Delaware road.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-03

INJURIES NOT SERIOUS
Jelloway, Feb. 29-An examination
at Columbus hospital of little Byron
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-03

BIRTHS
\ l. u Il 4 IF X

a daughter was born Monday night
to MIR. and Mrs. William Bown OF the
Columbus road
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
BRITIANS May CONSIDER
CRITICISM CAUSED sY FIRST AN.
NoUNcEMENT sUPPLANTED
az cALMEa JUDGMENT.
French Premier Warns Nation to
Guard Against Trap.--League Of
Nations to Enforce Peace May Be
Suggested BY President Wilson.

Information contained in news
paper reports In London leads to the
belief that the political leaders Of
Britain will give the peace proposal
from the Central Powers to the En-
tente Allies sober consideration,
which might possibly lead to fur
+. ther note from Germany and her al.
lies setting forth dcfinite terms upon
which they would agree to end the
war
Criticism heard OH the streets Of
London AZ the news Of the peace
move became public. seems to have
become less severe with feeling
that some consideration should be
given the note when 1t arrives there.
Premier Lloyd-George and the mem
bers OF Cabinet. are maintaining a
strict silence until they have All op.
portunity to study the text Of the
note.
An entirely different reception was
given the peace announcement in
Paris as Premier BRAND in speech
to the Chamber OF Deputies. which
voted to sustain the activities Of the
new Cabinet. sounded note Of warn.
ing against taking the German pro
posal for what 1t appeared to be on
its face.
In stirring address, he referred
to the conditions as they exist at
present. However. in his words there
seemed to tie sentiment reflected
for consideration.
Announcement OF the resignation OF
the Austrian Government In a Reuter-
dispatch from Amsterdam may be the
forerunner OF internal political dis
sension In Austria which would have
all important bearing OH the progress
OF peace move.
Announcement comes from Wash.
ingtou that the President is seriously
considering submission Of proposi-
ton to organize league Of nations to
enforce peace in the event there is
discussion OF peace terms by the
European Nations. A waiting atti-
tude has been adopted by the Admin.
istratiou until the note arrives and
the heads OF the Entente Allies give
some expression OF their attitude.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
PRAY FOR PEACE SUCCESS
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CON.
GREss HAS BUSY SESSION AT
NORFOLK, VA.
Ground Is Broken For Fort Storey at
Cape Hcnry.-Simple Ceremonies
Mark Dedication Of Site For De-
fense Of Harbor.

Norfolk, Va.-The breaking Of
ground for Fort Storey at Cape
Henry, prayers for the success Of
peace offers made by Germany and
her Allies, the tabling Of a resolution
favoring the distribution OF the
South's negro population among the
other states, and an address by Sec
retary Of Labor w. B. Wilson were
features Of the activities Of the
Southern Commercial Congress here.
Simple ceremonies marked the ded.
ication Of the site for the great land
defense the Government proposes to
erect for the protection of Hampton
Roads. Baltimore and Washington
Governor Stuart OF Virginia turned
the spade Of earth
The National Association OF Com
missioners Of Agriculture met and
discussed cotton crop diversification.
conservation Of the South's resources
and better system Of marketing
Some speakers hailed the federal
farm loan act as a means of increas.
ing the South's agricultural yield by
enabling tenant farmers to become
land owners.
movement to have the Congress
go on record as favoring the location
Of the proposed Government nitrate
plant at Muscle Shoals. Ala. was
launched at the first meeting of the
Womans Auxiliary OF the Congress.
Mrs. G. II. Mathews Of Alabama urged
the adoption Of resolution which the
Alabama delegation was to offer.
resolution asking the Congress-
TO declare for equal suffrage was laid
on the table. but the committee ap-
proved one by Rear Admiral Dilling.
ham. u. S. ~. retired. urging that
the Navy be Immediately increased
by $4,000 to fully man the present
ships OF tho Navy
Cotton's relation to international
reconstruction was the subject Of&an
address by Col Harvie Jordan, presi.
dent OF the Southern Cotton Growers
Congress.
Secretary Wilson told the congress
he did not belive immigration from
Europe after the war would be as
great as it had been before because
history showed that it was peoples
tendency to stay where they had suf-
fered. He said he was in favor Of
more equitable distribution Of immi-
grants in this country and thought
that as far as possible they should be
placed on farms so as to develop
waste lands
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
CONFIDENT OF VICTORY,
PEACE OFFER is MADe

London. &C Confident that we are
completely the yictors. yesterday
made proposal to the enmey to dis
cuss the question OF further war or
peace" said the Germany Emperor
in addressing the troops in Alsace re.
Gently. according TO despatch pub.
lished in The Cologne Gazette, says a
Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam.
What will come Of 1t. do not vet
know the Empeor is reported to
have continued. 1T is a matter for
the enemy now to decide IL the fight.
Ing is still to go on. If the enemy
still thinks he has not had enough
then ] know YOU will"--here the En-.
pcroi. says the correspondent. made a
"warlike" gesture. which produced &
fierce smile on the faces OF all his
men"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
Bryan Sees Probable Peace.

Charleston.-Will Jennings Bry-
an, here to lecture before the Char
lesion County Sunday School associa.
ton, declared in all interview that he
thought Germany's proposal tor con-
ference to- negotiate for peace would
hardly be rejected He made the sig
nincant statement also, that he did
not see it would aid the cause OF
peace for neutrals to suggest terms.
The Great Commoner was In a jovial
mood, although rather travel worn
upon arrival. A large committee in
autos met him at the union station
and escorted him to his hotel
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
ANOTHER IMMENSE CREDIT
VOTED BY HOUSE OF COMMONS
Amount Is 40O0oo.0oO Pounds Ster.
ling. and viii Have to BE Sup.
oIa

London.-The House or Commons
unanimously passed vote OF credit ~
400.000.eO0 pounds sterling moved by
a Bonar Law. chancellor OF the ex.
chequer. who made a lengthy speech.
explaining the Nations financial situ
"tion. and touching on the German
peace proposals. lie announced that the
daily average expenditure OF Great
britain for the war now amounts TO
1.7l0. 900 pounds sterling and that this
vote Of credit would probably have 70
be supplementeh February "a with an.
other vote Of 100000. 900 pounds ster.
ling.
This would make the total voted for
the year | $50 100000 pounds sterling.
or $50 100000 pounds sterling more
than the estimates made some month,
ago by Reginald Mckcnna then chan.
ccll0r.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
sDEsPiTE EFFORT OF SPEAKER
CLARK AND OTHERS TO CALL
OFF VACATION.
Defer RAIL LEGISLATION
LEADERS do Not Hope to Accomplish
Much Before Adjournment Excep.
to Pass Few Appropriation Bills
May Dispose of Prohibition Bill.

Washington.-With a holiday recess
epIanned to begin Saturday and extend
until January 2. congressional leaders
no not nope to accomplish anything
'nelore adjournment except the pas
sage or a few appropriation bills in
The House, and possibly the disposi.
'tion of the Sheppard prohibition bill
aDF the~ District Of Columbia i'm the
Senate.
Consideration Of railroad legislation
And corrupt practice election meas
8Fes. having been deferred until mex.
month. members already are planning
their Christmas vacations, despite the
effort made by Speaker Clark and
: 'others early In the session to do away
with the usual Today recess.
Prohibition for the District of Co
2umbia will be before the Senate again
with amendments providing for a ref.
'eFendum and Senator Shoots sub.
'ftitute. which would not only bar man.
11acture and sale Of liquor for beyer.
age purposes. but also prohibit i'm.
!portation Of liquor for personal use.
The judiciary committees favorable
report on the Webb nationwide pro.
hi01uon measure probably will be sub.
:1itted at the end Of this week by ReD.
Mesentative Carlin Of Virginia, mem
DER OF the committee who recently be.
came converted to the dry cause. A
Huie for consideration OF the resolu.
Nton Will not be asked until after the
recess The Federal suffrage amend.
ment resolution has been received by
Ihe House and rule probably will
Sne asked on it early in January also.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
CARRANZA'S VIEWS
REGARDING PROTOCOL

New York. The views OF First
Chief CarranZa regarding the ratifica.
ton OF the protocol signed at Atlantic
City by the Mexican.American Joint
commission. were submitted by AL.
berto j. PAM. here to Luis Cabrera,
chairman OF the Mexican commission
and Mexican Ambassador Designate
Arredondo. Mr.. Pant arrived here
from Queretaro. where he went to
place the agreemer. before Carranza
for his ratification.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
BILL GIVEN
FIRST PLACE ON CALENDAR
aameppard Bill Gets First Place on
Senate Calendar by Margin
Of One Vote

senate Calendar by Margin
Of One Vote.
Washington BY margin of one
vote the Sheppard bill to prohibit the
manufacture and sale Of Intoxicating
aiQuors in the District OF Columbia,
vas put into first place on the Senate
calendar to be taken up this week and
debate until it is disposed of. Senator
Townsend sought without success to
keep the volunteer officers retirement
,Nb1M before the Senate as unfinished
fbusfness.
Senator MARITIME Of New Jersey, op.
posing the BILL said the saloon should
not be abolished until some other
form OF club for the poor man could
Ebe established.
The Senate Commerce Committee
deferred action on the $4,000 900
hood control bill for the Mississippi
;snd Sacramento rivers.
Debate was then resumed In the
district Of Columbia prohibition bill.
sand Senator Sheppard finally succeed
sd. by margin of one vote, in having
at given first place OIL the calendar for
ahis week
In the House, Chairman Adamson.
'Uf the Interstate Commerce Commit.
'aee. introduced joint resolution ex.
Tendtng the time for the railroad in
westigation until January IA, 1918.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
MOVEMENT TO ADVERTISE
CHURCHES THRopH PAPERS.

st. Louis.-For tho purpose OF gath.
aring and disseminating in reliable
form religious news the Federal
Council Of the Churches Of, Christ in
America, representing 80 tienomina.
aions. has established a religious pub.
aicity service. The Federal Council
has just held its annual convention.
dr addition to establishing this news
service 1t ie proposed to make sys.
aomatic study OF paid advertising In
G9wapapers
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
BERLIN PRESS CAUTIOUS
AGAINST. TOO MUCH HOPE
Tenor Of Opinions Shows Belief Pre-
walls Allies Are Not Prepared to

Tenor Of Opinions Shows Belief Pre-
walls Allies Are Not Prepared to
Act Hastily on Peace Plan.
Berlin. via London.-The Kreuz Zei.
tung expresses the fear that any peace
which to the Entente Allies does not
bear the aspect OF defeat would prove
great danger FOR Germany and be
only an armistice.
Die Post doubts the expediency OF
the peace offer, but says 1t IS glad no
neutral has been asked to mediate.
The Taegliche Run0schau fears that
the Entente Allies will draw out the
negotiations by making impossible
counter proposals, hoping to enlise
pressure from neutral America"
The Tages Zeitnng says it wishes
Doctor Won Bethmann-IIollweg had
emphasized more strongly the fact
that Germany offered peace as vic
tor and that the peace terms must
adequately reward Germany for the
sacrifices she has made.
The Tageblatt surmises that Ger.
many's peace terms will be reason.
able. for "an offer Of peace can mean
nothing unless wise moderation ac-
companies the concliatory act" The
newspaper warns the people against
having too optimistic expectations.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
VOTE TO PROPOSE PRoHiB,.
TioN AMENDMENT.
is ENTIRELY UNEXPECTED
DRY Advocates Jubiiant over Vic.
tory Scored In Consress.-con-
sressman Webb VIII Ask Passage
Of Bill BY Special Rule.

Wa ashington.-Nation.w wide prohibit.
tion took long stride toward con
gressional consideration when the
House Judiciary Committee unexpect.
edly voted to recommend adoption OF
the proposed constitutional amend.
ment to forbid the manufacture and
sal eof liquor for beverage purposes in
the United States. Even the most
enthusiastic champions OF the amend.
ment had not expected favorable
action so aOOn
How far the resolution will pro-
gress is prOblematical, and Admins.
tration leaders doubt that 1t will reach
the senate in time for action at this
session. Prohibition advocates are
jubilant. however, and predict ulti.
mate adoption OF the resolution and
It's reference to the legislatures OF
the various states at a much earlier
date than they heretofore had hoped
for. A two.thirds majority in both
houses Is required
Coincident with the committees
action. the Sheppard bill to prohibit
the manufacture and sale Of liquor
in the District OF Columbia became
the unfinished business to be kept be.
fore the senate until disposed Of AS
an amendment. Senator Underwood
has proposed referendum to the
male voters OF the District. Senator
Kern Of Indiana. has added a proposal
that women should participate in the
referendum.
During discussion Of the Sheppard
bill. several Senators, among them.
Sheppard. Vardemnn and Owen. pre-.
dicted triumph for the cause OF ma.
ton -mide prohibition in near future
Hardly any one doubted that pro,
hibition will be dominant legislative
issue before the new Sixty-fifth Con
sress If the constitutional amendment,
| does not reach a vote this winter. III
the house. before the amendment car
| be taken up for consideration.
special rule must be adopted givint
it right OF way. Representative
Webb. chairman Of the judiciary Com
mittee. will ask for such rule early
in January. and endeavor to press
the resolution to an early vote
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
MISS ADDAMS ASKS
SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT.

Washington.-Head by Misa Jane
Adams, delegation Of the Woman's
Peace Party was heard before the
House Judiciary Committee, urging
the Susan B. Anthony amendment for
suffrage. The Foreign Affairs Com.
miLtee urged favorable report on the
Heating bill for an international com.
mission to pave the way for good re.
latfons between Japan, China and the
ITnitaI Stafea
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
VILLA is MAKING
ovEhTUREs TO U. S.

lei Paso. Texas. .--Francisco Villa
through representatives here. has
made overtures to the United States
and has promise dto cease his depre.
dtaions upon American property and
discontinue killing Americans in Mex.
leo. The report that representatives
Of Villa are working to have Villa
spare Americans lives and property in
return for assurances that his move.
ments In Mexico would not be inter.
fered with by the United States army
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
WOMAN SUFFRAGE ADVOCATES
SCORE PARTIAL VICTORY

Washington. Woman suffrage ad.
vocates won partial victory In their
long fight to have the Susan 3. An.
thony federal amendment voted on in
Congress when the House judiciary
committee reported the measure for
consideration without recommends
tion. A campaign now will be launch
ed to get special rule to bring the
amendment before the House for ac.
.tion. probably some time in January
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
DALE TEsTiFtES TO
DEFRAUDiNG v. 8.

jacksonville. Fla.-Graham Dale OF
jacksonville. indicted with Thomas
Mccoy Of Asheville. n. c.. and four
other Jacksonville men in charges OF
defrauding the United States Govern
ment out OF internal revenues, testi.
fed for the Government at the trial
OF Mccoy. Dale corroberated testi.
mony that the Long Branch distillery
here was run at night after the Gov
ernment gauger and storekeeper had
left, and that no revenue was paid.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
U-BoATs RESPONSIBLE FOR
BIG SHORTAGE OF WHEAT.

Washington-Germ U-boats are
playing large part in increasing the
wheat shortage. British vessels car.
Tying hundreds OF tons OF wheat are
Eheing sunk by submarines. How ex.
&enaive Is the damage wrought to
British shipping by submarines was
Learned from Briton in the United
States OH an important mission and
an receipt OF constant advices regard.
Ding the real state Of affairs.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
Granville May Get Big Hotel.

Greenvllle Probability OF large
tourist hotel in Greenville became
known when papers were signed for
the purchase OF the Chicora college
property for approximately $l60,0O0.
G. G. Good, the owner, who bought
the college building and land from
the college board two years ago, has
agreed upon the conveyance OF the
property to capitalist OF Florida who
does not wish to become known yet
FOR business reasons. 1t Is known that
he has large Investments In Florida
and Kentucky.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
BAPT|S1S WILL MEET
At STATE CAPITAL
COLUMBIA SELECTED FOR CON.
vENTiON OF 1917.-CHANGE
IN SYSTEM.
THE OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
State Convention at Newberry PIans
For Progress.-Strong Sentiment
For Schools to Fore.

Newberry.-Witht the reelection OF
T. T. Hyde as president the election
OF other officers, including the Rev. e.
5. Reaves as secretary to succeed the
Rev. Charles A. Jones, d. D.. and tha
selection Of Columbia as the next
meeting place the South Carolina
Baptist convention adjourned here.
DR.. p. j. Mclean made the report OF
the committee OH time and place Of
the next convention. The report an
adopted inaugurates an entirely new
system. and provides for the meeting
OF the next convention to be held In
Columbia. on December 3, 4, 6. 1917.
and that delegates are to provide their
own entertainment at hotels. The
Baptist convention has grown SO
large In recent years that It was felt
1t was a burden upon any city In the
state to entertain 1t free as has been
customary in the past. It has there
fore been put upon pay basis. The
churches are requested to provide the
extra expense Of their ministers and
delegates. The following officers were
elected:
President, II. II. Hyde Of Charleston;
vice presidents. c. b. Bobo. Laurens;
+. N. X. Bailey. Greenwood; secretary.
Rev r. 8. Reeves, Honea Path; assist
ant secretary, Rev. w. G. Allen. North
Augusta; statistical secretary. Rev. c.
c. Brown. Columbia; treasurer, c. B.
Bobo. Laurens: auditor, J. A. Hoyt.
Columbia. The Rev. Charles A. Jones.
ID. D.. OF Columbia. who has served as
secretary Of the convention for a num-
ber OF years, resigned OH account OF
the pressure Of other duties. DR..
Jones is now the secretary OF tho
Baptist board of education in South
Carolina.
! The convention adopted resolutions
condemning the action OF Gen. Funs-
/ ton in denying DR.. ]. B. Gambrelrs ro-
! quest for permission to hold evangel-
istic services among the soldiers on
the border az tending to encroachment
on religious liberty. The resolutions
do not call names but clearly refer to
the discussion now in progress be.
tween the United States commander
and the state secretary Of the Texas
Baptist convention.
The convention also adopted q ros-
olution in favor Of the adoption OF q
prohibition law and committee OF
ten was appointed to communicate
with the governor and general assom.
bly,.
| 1t seems to be tina prevailing opinion
! that 'he session Of the Baptist state
! convention was really epochal in the
| life Of the body. Several members Of
! the convention who have been attend
ing it's sessions for years were heard
to exclaim that they were glad they
had lived to see this day when the
subject Of Christian education was
brought to the very forefront The
details OF the reports and frankness of
I discussion seemed to clear the Baptist
educational sky and the heartiness
with which the convention finally de.
cided to commit itself to an advanced
educational program by a rising vote
! evidently impressed the delegates
that there was realization that the
very life Of the denomination was at
stake.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
state Reunion May Meet Eearly.

Columbia. South Carolina division.
United Confederate Veterans. will
probably hold its annual reunion at
Chester during April. rs suggested by
Camp Hampton OF Columbia at It's last
meeting. d. II. Flenniken, adJutant.
transmitted the camps resolution to
Gen. b. III. league Of Aiken, command
ing the division Gen. Teague replied
that the proposal to advance tue date
met with his hearty concurrence and
he was asking the secretary or the
Chester Chamber 10 Commerce TO
confer with him on the subject.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
GOVERNORS MEET NEXT
IN SALT LAKE CITY

Washington.--The Governors con.
ference, in session here. voted to hold
its next annual meeting In Salt Lake
City at time to be fixed by the
executive committee composed Of
Governors Manning OF South Caro-.
lima. Spray Of Utah and Capper of
Kansas. Former Governor Fort Of
New Jersey was reelected treasurer
OF the conference. The sessions were
devoted to discussions Of state admin
istrattve problems. defense and peace.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
eOER GENERALS SON
IS SAFE IN MEXICO

Presdio. Tex, = Mexicans arriving
here from the interior OF Mexico said
they had passed through San Pablo
de Meodui seven days ago. where they
lad seen Gullermo Snyman, son OF the
ate General Synman OF the Boer army,
afe and unharmed.
The report that Synman. a British
Ibiect. had been killed was received
Il the border last Friday in the form
Of a telegram to relative from one
ut ala friends.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-12-21
ANTi-LiQUOR BILLS FLOOD
TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS
Webb Sure Nationwide Prohibition
VIII Win at Next Session

Webb Sure Nationwide Prohibition
VIII Win at Next Session.
Washingtonj-Legi measures
aimed at destruction Of the liquor traf-
tic continue to accumulate in Congress
as beth houses are deluged with pc
tions from all parts of the country
urging adoption Of the national Drohi.
bitfon constitutional amendment and
passage OF other anti-liuuor measures
including the Sheppard bill to prohib.
1T the manufacture and sale OF liquor
in the District OF Columbia.
The House POstoffice Committee
onened the door to another phase Of
the problem In reporting favorably a
Dill designed to close the mails abso
lutely to advertising OF any intoxi.
eating liquors and to deny mail order
houses the right to go into either "wet
or drv" territory to siicit sales
through the medium OF the mails.
No move was made by prohibition
loa'ars In the House regarding the con.
stitutional amendment reported from
the judiciary committee. but Repre-.
sentative Webb. chairman OF the com.
m'itee. plans to ask the rules com.
mttee for special rule to get the
resolution before the House soon after
the holidays