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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
MANNING IN RACE
FOR SECOND TERM
WILL SEEK REELECTION TO
CONTINUE WORK FOR STATE,
DECLARES GOVERNOR.

Columbia, March Special: Gov
ernor Richard I. Manning tonight an
nounced his candidacy for reelection
On being asked by the correspondent
for The News and Courier if he was
going to run for reelection, the Gov
ernor said:
"I will stand for reelection to con-
tinue the work I have begun. I am
in the race to the end for clean gov
ernment, law and order. I will let the
Democrats of the State hear from me
more in detail later.
The Governor has received great
many letters in the past few days
commencing his administration and
telling him that he can easily be re-
elected. He announced tonight that
he was prepared to wage a vigorous
campaign. W. F. Caldwell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
CARRANZA TO AID
IN VILLA PURSUIT
STATEMENT SAYS EVERY STEP
is BEING TAKEN TO PRE-.
CLUDE INTERVENTION.

Washington, March 13.-The Unit
ed States Government entered into
a formal agreement with the de facto
Government of Mexico to-day under
which American troops will cross the
border to hunt down Villa and his
bandits with the expectation of hear
ty cooperation from the Carranza
forces.
Secretary Lansing made public the
text of note accepting Gen. Car
ranza's proposal for a reciprocal ar
rangement between the two Govern
ments and announcing that the Unit
ed States held this arrangement to
be NOW in force and binding upon
both parties. Gen. Funston will car
ry out his task under this agreement.
Official announcement was awaited
tonight that the American force had
crossed the border. Plans for the
troop movements have gone ahead
without regard to the diplomatic ex-
changes. +.'. -s,0 g.. -. .-.f
Mr.. Lansing also made public q
statement issued in the name of Pres
ident Wilson reiterating that every
step being taken by the Administra-
ton was based on the deliberate in
tention to preclude the possibility of
armed Intervention in Mexico.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
NATIVE OF PICKENS
KILLED IN ACTION

Easley, March 12.-Fred A. Grit
fin, the first American killed in the
raid by Villas bandit force on CO.
lumbus, N. M, was a native of Pick
ems county. He was % years old and
had been in the army for about five
years. He came Of one of the best
known families of this county. He
was private in Troop K. Thirteenth
United States cavalry, stationed at
Columbus.
Mr.. Griffin was son of Ambrose
Griffin. Young Griffin's grandfather,
Capt. Griffin, is one of the county's
best known citizens. Fred Griffin had
been in the army for about five
years. He has many relatives in
fckens, the family being well known
throughout the county.
Fred Griffin was one of the first
Americans to feel the fire of the in
vading Mexicans. He was on sentry
duty when Villas bandits launched
their charge and he at once gave the
alarm by firing into the body of Mex
leans. His rifle spoke death for at
least two Mexicans before he was
mortally wounded.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
Preparedness Measures Rushed to
Forefront,

Washington, March 13.-Danger
of grave complications growing out
of the sending of American troops in
to Mexico to hunt down Villa and
his bandits was urged in the Senate
to-day by Senator Chamberlain,
chairman of the military committee,
and Senator Borah, Republican, in
advocating laying aside temporarily
all other legislation in order to dis
pose promptly Of preparedness meas
ures. Their statements precipitated
a general discussion, in which Sena-
tors Vardaman and Simons depreI
Gated suggestions that the United
States was not prepared to deal with
any situation that might arise in its
relations with Mexico, while Senator
Hoke Smith urged that the military
committee should bring in immediate
ly a bill to double the enlisted
strength of the army as an emergen-
cy measure, leaving the general re-
organization bill to more mature con-
sideration.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
THE HONOR ROLL OF
THE CITY SCHOOLS

The following is the honor roll for
the City Schools for the sixth month :
1st Grade Simpson, Ma
grace White, Eddie Thomas, Mary
McCord, Wayman Robinson Ada
Perrin, Sarah Cowan, Vivian Copen-
haver, Ruby Brown, Roy Nance, An
ME Cheatham, Thelma Bauknight.
End Grade-Ida Calhoun, Rachel
Minshall, Danner Cam, William p.
Greene, Marion Poliakoff, Bennie
Langley.
3rd Grade-Sara Edwards, Louise
McCord, Vera Hall, Ralph Bauknight,
Jeanie White, Jack Thomson.
4th Grade-Alice Cheatham, Grace
Milford, Deborah Owens, Marion Will
son.
5th Grade-Ada Faulkner, Celia
Chalmers, Mary Dargan, Maria Neuf-
fer, Thelma Seal, Elizabeth Thomson,
Hilda Syfan, William Duncan, George
Smith, Billy Long.
9th Grade-Janie Bowie, Margaret
Dawson, Elizabeth Gambrell, Lena
johnson, Helen Milford, Florence
Neuffer, Mary White, George Will
liams.
7th Grade-Helen Eakin, Mary
Greene, Margaret Swetenberg, Bruce
FAINT, Ralph Lyon.
9th Grade-Helen Haigler.
9th Grade Edna Bradley, Fannie
DuPre, Matte Eakin, Elizabeth
Faulkner, Mary Graydon, Ruth
Woodhurst, Frank Gary, Sam Hill.
10th Grade-Kempton Billings,
Kate Haskell, Maud Hawthorne,
James Hill, Marian Daniel.
All the pupils above the foruth
grade made the Honor Roll on exam
nations, it being the sixth month
when daily marks are not counted.
The ninth grade gets special men
ton this month, having one third of
the grade on the Honor Roll.
The pupils are beginning the third
session, the last three months of the
school year. Parents are urged to
have children stay off the streets and
do more studying. A certain amount
of work and study must be done by
the pupil. The teacher should not
show nor tell a pupil anything that
the pupil can get by his own efforts.
Some children are not so far below
that they cannot yet make up the re-
quired work. The teachers have
time and again been instructed to
give all possible aid to the pupil who
might be falling behind in the studies
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
Capture Them Dead or Alive il
Command.

Washington, March 10.-President
Wilson today ordered American
troops over the Mexican border to
capture or kill the Villa bandits who
Yesterday raided Columbus, N. NJ.
Major General Scott, chief of staff
of the army, announced that the ex-
pedition would consist of not less
than 5000 men all of which are
available on the border under Major
General Funston.
It was decided at today's cabinet
meeting that Villa and his bandits
must be caught. A statement IS
and will be issued later today.
In it's present stage, the presidents
order does not mean armed inter-
vention in Mexico. It provides for
a punitive expedition to deal with
lawless forces over which the Carran-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
MR.. COOPER ENTERS
GOVERNORS RACE
MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER
CONFERENCE WITH FRIENDS
IN GREENWOOD.

Greenwood, March Especial:
The Hon. Robert A. Cooper, of Lau-
rens, announced here tonight that
he would be candidate for Cover
nor in the Democratic primary this
summer. Mr.. Cooper's announce
ment was made after a conference
with friends from many sections of
the State, who had come to Green
wood for the purpose of considering
his duty in the coming campaign. Mr.
Cooper has been here all the week
attending court as solicitor for this
circuit, and Greenwood is easily ac-
cessible, hence its selection as a
meeting place for his friends.
In making the announcement Mr..
Cooper stated that his platform
would be given in due time. Those
close to Mr. Cooper say that he makes
the announcement now so that his
position will be known. He has
been urged, it is claimed, by men in
all sections of the State for the past
six months to offer as candidate for
Governor this summer. Although
missing the nomination for Governor
two years ago by very close margin,
around two hundred votes, it was
not Mr.. Cooper's intention to thrust
himself into the political situation in
South Carolina this year. He at
first declined all suggestions to this
effect, but it is said that the requests
for him to offer as candidate have
become so frequent and so insistent
that he feels it a duty to yield to the
judgment of his friends in this mat
ter. 1t is stated that he has never
sought public Office on anything other
than his own merit and does not in
tend to deviate from this principle
now.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT.

Washington, D. c., March 8, 1916.
"A summary Of the March crop re-
port for the State of South Carolina
and for the United States, as COM
piled by the Bureau of Crop Esti-
mates land transmitted through the
Weather Bureau), U. s. Department
of Agriculture, is as follows:
Wheat On Farms.
State.-Estimated stocks on farms
March l this year, 413,000 bushels,
compared with $4,000 year ago,
and 194, 900 two years ago. Price on
March l to producers, $1.38 per bu-
shell, compared with $1.46 year ago
and $1.24 two years ago.
United States.-Estimated stocks
on farms March 1, this year, 242, ,000-
900 bushels, compared with 152, 2,903,-
600 a year ago and Isl, 795, 900 two
years ago. Price on March 1 to
producers, $1.03 per bushel, compar-
ed with S1.34 year ago and $0.83
two years ago.
Corn On Farms.
State.-Estimated stocks on farms
March l this year, 100000 BUSH
els, compared with 17,904,000 year
ago and 20,411,000 two years ago.
Price March 1 to producers, 95 cents
per bushel, compared with 81 cents
q year ago and 101 cents two years
ago.
United States.-Estimated stocks
on farms March / this year, 1,140,-
100000 bushels, compared with 910,-
$4,000 year ago and 866,352, 900
two years ago. Price March 1 to
producers, 68.2 cents per bushel,
compared with 75.1 cents year ago
and 69.1 cents two years ago.
Corn Of Merchantable Quality.
State.-The percentage of the
1915 crop which was of merchanta-
BILE quality is estimated at 80 per
cent, compared with 80 per cent of
the 1914 crop and 81 per cent of the
1913 crop.
United States.-The percentage of
the 1915 crop which was of mer-
chantable quality is estimated at 71.3
per cent, compared with 84.5 per
cent of the 1914 crop and 80.1 per
cent of the 1913 crop.
Oats On Farm.
State.-Estimated stocks on farms
from March 1 this year, 100000
bushels, compared with 1,125,000 a
year ago and 1,523,000 two years
ago. Price March / to producers, sc
cents per bushel, compared with II
cents per bushel year ago and 6S
cents two years ago.
United States:- :-Estimated stocks
on farms March 1 this year, 597, ,000,-
900 bushels, compared with 379 $685.
900 a year ago, and 419, ,481 900 two
years ago. Price March / to pro-
ducers, 42.7 cents per bushel, COM
pared with 52.1 cents year ago and
38.9 cents two years ago.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15

"a government has no control.
The following statement was issued
at the White House:
"An adequate force will be sent at
once in pursuit of Villa with the sim
gle object of capturing him and put
ting a stop to his forays.
"This can be done and will be done
in entirely friendly aid of the con-
stituted authorities in Mexico and
with scrupulous respect for the Sow
ereignty of that republic"
1t was explained at the White
House that the American government
wants Villa dead or alive and that
no steps will be neglected to carry
out that object.
1t was declared, however, that the
United States will not consider the
expedition as an invasion of Mexico
and will continue to deal with the
Carranza government. The Ameri-
can government is still opposed to
armed Intervention, but has decided,
that the peace of Mexico and the
United States is imperilled by the
continued activities of Villa.
The cabinet was unanimous in de-
Gliding that Villa must be caught.
Secretary Baker left the White
House to confer with Major General
Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, and
other army officers to decide just how
many troops would be needed to fol-
low Villa.
It was said that the pursuit of Viii
la will be undertaken in a compre-
hensive way and organized plans will
be laid for his capture.
Officials received the word with
undisguised satisfaction. Cabinet
members expressed themselves as
greatly pleased. Army officers voic-
ed unanimous approval. A general
feeling of relief that the administra-
ton had finally decided to take the
step was apparent.
The president himself is firmly con-
vinced of the necessity of eliminating
Villa from the Mexican situation.
He is represented as just as deter
mined to get rid of Villa as he was
to oust Huerta.
The announcement of the inten-
ton of the president to send troops
into Mexico was accompanied by
scenes not equalled at the White
House since the determination to
send the Atlantic fleet to Vera Cruz
in 1914.
Pains were taken by officials to
point out their hope that Gen. Car
rama would realize the spirit in
which the American troops were be-
ing sent after Villa.
Carranza will be notified immedi-
ately that the United States has no
intention of taking any Mexican ter
ritory whatever and respects fully
the sovereignty of that nation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
Will Support Manning.

Columbia, March ESPECIAL: John
G. Clinkscales, of Spartanburg, over
the long distance telephone tonight
from his home, announced that he
would support Governor Manning for
reelection when asked if he intended
running for Governor. Mr.. Clink-
scales said: 81 am not candidate
for Governor. The administration of
Governor Manning has my full en-
dorsement and I am with him in his
race for reelection. He stands for
education and for law and order, and
deserves the support Of the loyal
Democrats of South Carolina. ! shall
support him with all my might"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
NO ALARM, SAYS McLAURIN

Columbia, March Especial: A
telegram received to-day from John
L. McLaurin, State warehouse COM
missioner, who is on his way home
from New York, stated that there
need be no alarm over the fire insur-
ance situation in this State. Mr..
McLaurin's dispatch also said that
there would be no difficulty in plac-
ing insurance in safe companies Ell
ther in New York or London. Com
missioner McLaurin is expected to
reach Columbia early in the morning.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
SICK WITH GRIP.

The friends of DR.. Harrison and
family will regret to know that their
whole household is in the midst of
genuine old fashion grip. Mrs.
Harrison has been quite sick for sew
eral days and the doctor is confined
to the house. Jane, one of the
bright little daughters, is also sick.
Every one hopes for them a speedy
recovery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
GETTING READY FOR VILLA.

Twenty seven South Carolinians
have so far enrolled for service in
the military training camps to be
established at Fort Oglethorpe, Ca,
during the summer months. w. C.
MCGOWAN is one of the names en-
rolled.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
THE BOOK CLUB.

The Book Club was entertained at
the home of Miss Mamie Lou Smith
last Wednesday morning and very
pleasant time was enjoyed. The
election of officers resulted in Mrs.
Miller being made president, Mrs.
Horton, Vice President, Mrs. T. G..
White, Secretary and Treasurer.
New books will be ordered in a
few weeks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
PREPARED FOR
BUSINESS OR PLEASURE

Mr.. Herbert Allen, the affable
manager of the Abbeville Oil Mill,
has brand new Ford car. 1t is
double seated car and our good friend
says he is ready to look after bust
ness or elope with two or three girls
at time and for short distance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
Winter Swimming Fine Sport.

Winter Swimming Fine Sport.
Columbia. March Especial i:
When asked tonight if he had any
comment to make on the announce
ment of Mr.. r. A. Cooper, for Gov
ernor, former governor, Cole l..
Blease said: "The more the merrier.
The water is fine, come on in"
Mr.. Blease some days ago an
nounced his candidacy for Governor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
THIRD SESSION.
Sunday, April End.

Sunday, April End.
900 A. M.-Devotional services, led
by DR.. j. s. Moffatt. -,
$50 A. M.-"Making the Cradle
Roll Effective" by Miss Allie
Mae Power. - '.' - We .-':t 8 IS i
9.45 A. M.-"Making the Home De-
partment Effective" by ]. R.
McGee.
1000 A. M.-"How to Secure Punct-
ual Attendance, Lesson Study
and Contribution" by Prof. R.
B. Cheatham. IN
1890 A. M.-Open Discussion Of
Practical Methods.
11.00 A. M.-"Religious Education
for all the People of the State,
and the Sunday School IDEAL"
by R. D. Webb. -
11.30 A. M.-The New Sunday
School Ideal, Hon. c. c Feather
stone. -
FOURTH SESSION. ''-.
1.30 P. M.-Devotional Exercises,
led by R. E. Huey.
LAS P. M.-"Practical Ways of I'm
proving the Adult Work." by DR.
G.. G.. Parkinson, @M
2.15 P. M.-Reports Of Committees
and Election of Officers.
2.30 P. M.-"Helping Every Sunday
School for 1916" by R D Webb.
2.45 P. M.-What will I do Toward
Helping Every Sunday School
in Our County? Zone minute
responses by each County off,
cer.)
2.55 P. M.-Select the next place
of meeting.
Adjournment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION SOON
TO MEET WITH GILGAL METHO-
DIST CHURCH ON SATURDAY,
APRIL 1.

The Abbeville County Interdenom-
national Sunday School Association
will hold its annual convention at Gil
gal Methodist Church on April the /,
and End, and it is hoped that every
Sunday School in the county will be
represented at this meeting. For sew
eral good reasons the association did
not hold a meeting last year, but
every effort will be made to make
this the largest and best meeting ever
held in the county.
The committee has arranged the
following program: .hf
First Session Saturday, Apr. 1st.
1000 A. M.-Devotional Services,
led by Rev. R. C. Sharp.
1915 A. M.-The Convention Key
Wordi Religious Education for
al the People" by Rev: H. Wad-
dell Pratt. " -
1885 A. M.-"Our Years Work in
Abbeville County," by J. NJ.
Nickles, County President.
1856 A. M.-"Our Statistical Re.
port" by c. E. Williamson,
County Secretary. 1-.'ir' g.
lilo A M-"The Growing Teacher"
by Mr.. R. D. Webb, State Sec.
|11.40 A. M.-General Discussion.
1900 M.-Enrollment of Delegates,
Appointment of Committees,
Adjournment for dinner. ,,s.l
SECOND SESSION.
1.30 P. M.-Devotional Services,
led by Rev. J. L. Daniels.
Las P. M.-Report Of Department
Superintendent and District
Presidents. q.
200 p. None minute reports
= from the delegates of the SUM-
day Schools. .rs4s5e
2.15 P. M.-"The Sunday School at
Church and the Church at Sun
day School," by Prof. E. B.
Kennedy. 'H'',} i'.t
2.45 P. M.."The Banner School,"
by R. D. Webb.
$50 P. M.-Questions and Answers
on the Banner School.
400 P. M.-"Systematic Temper
ance Instructions" by DR.. King.
4.30 P. M.-"Systematic Missionary
Instruction." by Rev. ]. L. Dam
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-03-15

Continued on page 5.)
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1916-04-21
Sturgis Locals.
(Ry Miss Sallie Revillj

Mr.. John Hoffman spent Sat-
urdav and Sunday with Mrs. l..
A. Fon6rep.
Mrs. Jennie Edwards and
granddaughter, Mary Virginia
Murphy spent several days il
the home of Mr.. Frank Edwards
last week.
Mrs. GuSSle Shropshire and
Miss Vivian Dabbs are visiting
relatives m the delta.
Mr. d. T.. Ramey spent a night
With his sister. Mrs. G.. Al.
Kuonce.
Little George Owen Greene had
a fall FRIDAY and broke his arm.
Mrs. Bertha Barron has been
seriously III for several days but
Is improving.
MIR. Rankin spoke here Satur-
dav afternoon and from reports
made quite y favorable impress.
ION.
MISS jennie. Hannah who rep
=, sented LonSvlew High School
al FIeld Day IN Ackerman Fri
day stopped over with homefolks
Saturday and Sunday.
.sThe Red-hank Egg Market.
mg Club WAS organ Zed Satur
aay al the residence. of Mr.. Il.
E. Hannah. Sr.. with fourteen
charter members Mrs. w. II
Durham, Business Manager; Mrs
r. E. Hannah, Sr.. Chairman;
Mrs. j E.. w oOdson. Treasurer
The ladies are trying to build up
trade that will put poultry
keeping ON a paving basis.
Mr.. William Murphy of Re
form visited his son De- W +
Murphy Saturday.
MIR. MINOR Montgomery spent
day and night here last week.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1916-04-21
Confederate Veterans.

AS IS the usual custom the
Confederate Veterans will assem-
BILE at the PRESBYTERIAN Church
Sunday morning to attend
church. This service was inaug-
urated five or six years ago and
has been strictly adhered to, the
idea having originated with CON-
rade II. N. Shearer now residing
in Atlanta, Ga. A full attend.
ance of the Vets is sincerely de.
sired. Next year they will at
tenu one of the other churches
of the city. This service IS
known as Veterans Easter Snn-
day service. Rev. F. z. Browne
will preach the sermon. A cor-
dial invitation rs extended to all.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1916-04-21

md has suffered most intensely.
We hope he Will soon begin to
improve.
Mr.. John Lambs father came
down Sunday to the dormitory
and spent the day. He resides
at West Point.
Mrs. Garland Lamb spent SIn-
day at the dormitory.
Mr.. Garland Lamb spent last
week in Memphis
MIR. Rankin, candidate for
Congress spoke at the school
auditorium Thursday night. HIS
speech was much enjoyed and
we are sure he made many
friends here.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1916-04-21
Agricultural High School
Dots.

Last Friday Miss Rainev and
Miss Clarke went down to Field
Day at Ackerman with some OF
our pupils. While we only con
tested in a few points we were
successful. Onr Quartette sang
Kentucky Babe" and won
MISS Mary Ella Jurney's recita-
ton took second place and the
Spelling contest also second
place, domestic art first. We
won IN few athletic points also
We will be represented at A.
& M. College meet TINS week.
Miss Wade. our home science
teacher leaves Wednesday for
New Orleans to study under DIR.
Bass for two weeks. She has d
position with DR.. Leathers.
chairman OF the State BOARD of
Health. We are glad she has
been so fortunate in securing
such place, but we regret to
lose her from Longvlew. Miss
Martha Carpenter OF the |. |. &
G.. will arrive tomorrow 10 take
her place.
Mr.. Tom Neelv one of our
most promising young men, SER
iousiy injured himself IN a jump
ing contest last week and was
taken nome. He tore the mus
cles from the bone of his foot
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1916-04-21
Celebration.

The Odd Fellows will cele
brate the Goth Anniversary of
the organization of the Order in
their hall Thursday evening 9th
Inst. at 500 o'clock. Rev. E A.
Cody, of Meridian will be the
orator for the occasion. A pro-
gram will be prepared that will
be pleasing.