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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
.fACTSOn'MEx|CO
sent TO SENATE
PRECEDENT RESPONDS TO FALL
RESOLUTION AND SENDS HIS
REPORT.
SUMMARY OF THE EVENTS
Facts Leading Up to Recognition Of
Carranza Government Sent to
Senate In Form Of Letter

ngton.--President Wilson has
sent to the Senate his response to the
Fall resolution requesting him to re-
port on facts leading up to recognition
by the United States Of the Carranza
Government Of Mexico. 1t was III the
form Of a letter from Secretary Lans.
ing. summarizing the events which
preceded recognition and transmit.
ting great volume of data.
The President through Mr.. Lansing
declined to comply with that part Of
the Fall resolution asking for diplo-
matte and consular reports on politi.
cal conditions and events in Mexico.
The senate was informed that it was
not compatible with public interests
to furnish this correspondence mas.
much as 1t was Of a highly confiden-
tial nature and Submitted by consul
lar officers Of the United States, by
diplomatic or consular officers of 9th
er governments which have gracious
ly consented that their officers might
supply this government with informa-
ton during the necessary absence of
American representatives and by 9TH
er persons residing in Mexico"
AS to the ability Of Carranza to fui-
fill his promises to protect foreign
lives and property, Mr.. Lansing said
that under all the circumstances, the
de factor government, which at the
time OF recognition controlled more
than IS per cent Of Mexico's terri
tory. was affording reasonable ade-
quate protection to the lives and prop
erty OF American citizens"
The data disclosed that 76 Ameri-
cans were killed in Mexico in the
years 1913 1914, 1915 and compared
with ~ in the three years preceding.
and that 20 civilian Americans and
lG soldiers were killed on American
soil in the last three years as re-
suit Of Mexican troubles.
The response to the resolution is
expected to stir up new discussion
| of the Mexican situation In the sena.
ate and to- bring vote quickly on
the nomination Of Henry Prather
Fletcher, as Ambassador to Mexico.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
TRAINING y FOR WIVES NEEDED
So0iitege} ducatlon DecIaredto 30 Nec-
essary for Girls Who Want *
s gS,s to Marry.

u savRt ( Z . i.
"WthetherS or not a college is worth
what It costs depends upon the stu
denrt' said Miss Edith H. Coldwell,
dean OF women at the University Of
Washington. In addressing the moth.
ers of'a high school In Seattle, &C.
cording to the acknowledgement Of
that city. ISL B ${S NJ st q
Il have seen a good many thousand.
dollar educations put on fifty.cent girls.
But someone mentally objects. i do
not intend my daughter to earn her
living. expect her to be married. /.
as every woman ought to be- II, that
case, I should say emphatically more
training Is essential. Father is viii.
ing to put up with almost any amount
Of foolishness in his little girl, as he
continues to think Of her. Husband,
II lie Is man Of sense, would like a
companion for wife, and not a doll.
II feel. personally, that the married
woman Is not only under obligation to
administer her home expertly, which
means scientifically, but to make an
intelligent contribution to the well-be-
Ing of the community. Home. making
is rapidly becoming profession, and
training is necessary for any profess
sion"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
GAS, DYSPEPSIA
AND INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin" settles sour,
gassy stomachs in five
minuteS-Time itl

You don't want slow remedy when
your stomach Is bad--or an uncertain
one-or harmful one-your stomach
Is too valuable: you mustn't injure It.
Pape's Diapepsin Is noted for its
speed in giving relief; its harmless.
ness: It's certain unfailtng action In
regulating sick sour. gassy stomachs.
Its millions Of cures In indigestion.
dyspepsia, gastritis and other stomach
trouble has made 1t famous the world
over
Keep this perfect stomach doctor In
your home-keep 1t handy-get large
flfty.cent case from any dealer and
then IL anyone should eat something
which doesn't agree with them; If
what they eat lays like lead. ferments
and sours and forms gas; causes head
ache, dizziness and nausea; eructa-
'tions Of acid and undigcsted food
remember as soon as Pape's Diapepsn
comes In contact with the stomach all
such distress yanishcs. It's prompt.
ness, certainty and ease IN overcoming
the worst stomach disorders is revs-
laton to those who try it.-Ady.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
COULD NOT
LIE ON SIDE
And Had to Sleep With Head
High on Pillow, on Account Of
Suffering. Says Cardui
Made Her Well.

Laurel, Miss.-Mrs. Martha A. Cor.
bin, R. F. D. 4, Of this place, writes:
II am glad to write this letter and you
are welcome to use it. :. in any way
you choose
II have had a soreness in my side so
that could not lie on it to sleep. The
back of my head hurt me q great deal
too. so that had to lie with my head
high on the pillow. Once a month l
would have great deal Of back
ache. Then I would suffer from
dizziness, which would be 80 bad |
could hardly sit up and would have a
very queer feeling in my head The
neighbors all advised me to have a
DOCTOR but had heard q great deal Of
Cardui and decided to take rhat.
swelled great deal too... When
that first began on me would want to
stretch and when I would stretch, the
pain would run to my hips and shoul.
ders.
"But began to take Cardui, and be-
fore had taken half bottle I began
to feel better and the swelling began
to go down. The pain began to dimin.
ish and by the time I had taken two
bottles l felt we'll enough to quit TAX
ing It, think it is the grandest
medicine that women can use.'
Take Cardui. For sale by all drug.
gists.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
AND A |, |. WHAT coULD ! HE 81
Gallant Gentleman, In the cirousn.
! stances; Would Seen, TO Have 5 y
Been Left Without Answer. 5 II

+ It was a crowded Central avenue
car. A gallant gentleman offered his
seat to "a woman who was accom-.
panied by, her young daughter. 4
"Oh,, keep your seat" said the wom-
an. Then the car gave a Jolt, and
evidently the man did not hear all
the woman said. But he did hear
something that sounded as If the wom-
an suggested that he keep his seat
and let her sit on his lap.
I'm sure that I'm complimented,"
returned the gallant man, ''but you
didn't say that soon enough" Al
~ The car had como to stop and
there was dead silence for a mo-
ment. which was broken when the
woman burst out: 4,
s%%But, Of course, you understand I
was referring to my daughter, and not
myself
The reply Of the gallant man, II he
had any, was lost in the laughter that
Observation-Disclosures News.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
LEGISLATORS IN FIGHT.
Oklahoma Solons Throw Ink Bottles
and Paper Weights.

and Paper Weights.
Oklahoma City, -Tumultuous
scenes occurred in the Oklahoma
House Of Representatives while the
members were voting on section Of
an election law designed to take the
place Of the famous grandfather law"
which recently was declared unconsti-
tutional by the United States Supreme
Court because in effect it disenfranch.
ised the negro population of the state.
Partisan feeling over the new meas
ure eliminated in near riot precipi.
tated by charges of corruption and
the passing of the lie between mem
bers, during which ink bottles and
paper-weights were used as weapons.
Arthur Fl. Geissler, chairman of the
Republican State Central Committee,
was knocked down and rendered un.
conscious by Representative Lorris e.
Bryant Of Big Heart, Usage county
The proposed law, the product Of
a Democratic caucus, has passed the
senate and was up for final passage
in the house, with Republican and So.
cialist members Offering vigorous op-
position. Geissier was on the floor
through the courtesy Of visitors per.
NIT issued him as Republican State
| chairman.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
"CASCARET'S' FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation. &.
Get q 10.cent box now.

~SS - AN-SShS WA nOWs
No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort.
able you are from constipation, indiges.
tion, biliousness and sluggish bowels
You always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness, nerv.
BUSINESS, sick, sour. gassy stomach,
backache and all other distress;
cleanse your inside organs OF all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which Is producing the misery.
A 10'cent box means health, happi.
ness and clear head for months.
No more days OF gloom and distress
II you will take Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little In.
sides need a cleansing, too. Adv.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM DANDRUFF
Girls! Beauty Your Hair! Make II
Soft, Fluffy and Luxuriant-Try
the Moist Cloth.

Try as you will, after an application
Of Danderine, you cannot find single
trace Of dandruf or falling hair and
your scalp will not itch. but what will
please you most, will be after few
weeks use, when you see new hair,
fine and downy at yes,-but real.
ly new hair-growing all over the
scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou.
bles the beauty Of your hair No differ.
ence how dull. faded. brittle and
scraggy, just moisten cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw 1t
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time. The effect Is i'm.
mediate and amazing-your hair will
be light. fluffy and wavy, and have an
appearance OF abundance; an incom.
parable luster, softness and luxurl.
ance, the beauty and simmer Of true
hair health.
Get a 25 cent bottle Of Knowlton'g
Danderine from any store and prove
that your hair is as pretty and soft
as any--that it has been neglected o,
injured by, careless treatment that's
all. ADV. Us Is, 81 FL 4. f}:S
The mills OF the gods q 4 dom sl.p
d down FOR repairs q IA !, Y
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
Francis Named Ambassador.

Washington.-Da r. Francis of
st. Louis, secretary Of the interior in
Cleveland's Cabinet and former Gov.
ernor Of Missouri, has been offered the
post Of Ambassador to Russia to sue.
ceed George r Marye. Mr.. Francis
has not replied, but President Wilson
is understood to have urged him to
accept. Mr.. Marye has advised the
state department that his resignation
has been mailed from Petrograd. It is
informally stated that his health
would not permit him to remain in the
Russian climate.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
TAXI A GLASS OF SALTS "
54 WHEN BLADDER BOTHERS1
Harmless 20 Flush Kidneys and Neu.
trallzo Irritating AcIds--sp Splendid
@ Tor tho System. .t ~ n

Kidney and Bladder weakness, result
from uric acid, says a noted authority.
The kidneys filter this acid from the
blood and pass It on to the bladder,
where it often remains to irritate and
inHame, causing burning. scaldfng
sensation, or setting up an irritation
at the neck Of the bladder, obliging
you to seek relief two or three times
during the night. The sufferer is in
constant dread. the water passes
sometimes with scalding sensation
and Is very profuse; again. there Is
difficulty in avoiding 1t.
Bladder weakness. most folks call
It, because they can't control urina.
tion. While 1t Is extremely annoying
and sometimes very painful. this Is
really one of the most simple ailments
to overcome. Get about four ounces
Of Jad Salts from your pharmacist and
take a tablespoonful In a glass of
water before breakfast, continue this
for two or three days. This will neu-
tralize the acids In the urine so 1t no
longer is q source Of irritation to the
bladder and urinary organs which then
act normally again.
Jad Salts Is inexpensive harmless,
and is made from the acid Of grapes
and lemon Juice, combined with lithia.
and is used by thousands OF folks who
are subject to urinary disorders caused
by uric acid irritation. Jad Salts Is
splendid for kidneys and causes no
bad effects whatever.
Here you have a pleasant, efferves.
cent Whitewater drink which quickly
relieves bladder trouble.--Adv.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
Vessel Of Odd peslan.

Senior Gonzalo Mejia, who has a
contract to carry the mails in Colon
bia, has designed boat that, he be-
lieves, will be able to sail the Magda-
lena and its tributaries even when
they contain less than foot Of water.
This odd craft, which has draft of
only three inches, is propelled by two
engines Of 160-horsepower that drive
two aeroplane propellers, and can
travel at a rate Of from fifteen to
forty-f1ve miles an hour. With this
flying raft Senor Mejia expects to
make trip up the Magdalena,
which in the dry seasons has hitherto
taken 60 days, in 20 hours.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
Violations Concern Sweden.

Washington. n.-Another note from
Sweden has been addressed to the state
department through Minister Eken-
gren appealing to the United States
for cooperation with the Swedish
government and other neutral nations
to maintain the preservation Of rules
OF international law concerning the
protection of neutral commerce and
navigation. Actor Is proposed partic
ularly against Great Britain, because
OF the detention of mail and other
aggressions regarded by Sweden as
unwarranted.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
In Other Words.

An Arkansas man who intended to
take up homestead claim in neigh
boring state sought information in the
matter from an Irish friend.
81 don't remember the exact word
ing Of the law" said the Celt, "but /
can give you the meaning of it all
right It's like this: The government
Of the United States is willing to bet
ye 160 acres Of land against fourteen
dollars that ye can't live on it five
years without starvin' to DEATH"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
Pan.Amerlca In Peril.

Washington - "Pan.Ameican" Is In
peril.
Information in possession OF the
senates foreign relations committee
indicates great German influence in
Latin America influence amounting
to the, establishment OF footholds in
several American republics that would
gravely imperil the, Monroe doctrine.
Brazil. Paraguay, Chile. Colombia,
Nicaragua and the Danish island Of
ST. Thomas. !. now nnder German lease,
are the localities ilgs which fIeatonte
ipower is S,inriia sksd 5;
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
orialnal "Tommx Atkins"

The first Tommy Atnins. the name
since applied to all privates in the
British army, was gunner Thomas At
kins. Gunner Atkins. in the reign OF
George III, invented pocket ledger
which won tremendous popularity
among the soldiers. The little book
came to be known as a Tommy At
kins, and soon. since every private
had one, the men were called by the
same name.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
Domestic Finance.

I'VE are spending more money than
we can afford. my dear" said hubby.
Cant we do something to reduce the
household expenses?"
I'm doing the best I can. love-" re.
piled his wife. Il haven't paid the
butcher or the grocer in months. but
l simply cannot get credit for matinee
tickets, and my losses at bridge have
to be paid in cash, too"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
merchant Ships Have Right to Arm

Merchant Ships Have Right TO Arm.
Washington.--All American diplo-
matte and consular officials abroad
have been notified by the state de.
partment that tho position Of the Unit.
ed States is that merchant ships have
This is the first formal announcement
that the United States does not accept
as legal the announced intention Of
Germany and Austria to- sink armed
merchant ships without warning after
February 20 as coming Within interna.
ttonal Law. IS. 81 d {ss S.s u Il 4,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
MOTHER! LOOK At
CH|LD'S TONGUE
II cross, feverish, constipated,
give california Syrup
of Figs"

A laxative today saves q sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour
Look at the tongue, mother! II coat
ed, or your child is listless, cross, few
erish, breath bad, restless, doesn't eat
heartily, full OF cold or has sore throat
or any other children's ailment, give a
teaspoonful OF California Syrup Of
Figs," then don't worry, because 1t Is
perfectly harmless, and in few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently
move ont OF the bowels, and you have
we'll, playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is ofttimes all
that, 3s necessary. It should be the
first treatment given in any sickness.
Beware OF counterfeit fig syrups
Ask at the store for a 60.cent bottle OF
"Caltfornia Syrup OF Figs" which has
full directions for babies. children ol
an ages and for grown.ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
4{st ~ "a y
Z i V u II f 4 = la
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
AIbatross Travelled Fast.

It is known that in at least one case
an albatross flew 3,400 miles in eight
Of Chile on December 20, 1S47, had
about it's neck vial with note dated
near the coast of New Zealand on the
18th Of the same month.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
Few Musical Instrume nts Exported.

American manufacturers Of musical
instruments, with an annual output
valued at about $10O.00o.000, export
only 100000 worth annually to for
eign countries. American pianos are
chiefly exported to Canada, where
they constitute about 80 per cent of
the total imports of that class, to
Great Britain for reshipment to other
parts Of the world and to Central and
South America. Our player pianos
are sent III about equal numbers to
Australia, England, Italy and Argen-
tina.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
Thousand Of ArmenIans Dead.

London.-While full details Of the
capture Of Ezerum, Aurkish Armenia,
are still lacking, semiofficial advices
from Petrograd are to the effect that
most Of the Turkish garrison made
their escape. Thousands Of Armenians
are declared to have been massacred
by Kurds before the evacuation
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
The Truth,

"You told me when bought this lot
that the town couldn't possibly grow
in any direction but this"
well, it hasn't, has it? AS mat
ter Of fact, the population has de-
creased so per cent since that time"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
Habit.
alinony

Does he pay his alimony
promptly?"
getting money out of him as If I were
married to him" Judge.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
What Did She Mean2

What Did She Mean7
Miss Modern-Do you suppose that
one should catch disease from kisses?
Mra. Wise-Well, caught a hus-
band
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24
Modern journalism.

Modern journalism.
Good heavens! Another war ex.
tra?"
Yes, but don't be alarmed. It's
merely yesterdays news warmed
over"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24

Where lt,"tlits IAard.
Bluebeard was worried.
This dye shortage will put me out
of fairyland." he cried
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24

1 A new gasoline eng CINE uses only
ionetwsntieth os q drop !! Of fuel at &
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-02-24

The mills OF the 30 ts 81 dom sh,,t.
down Tor repairs. y Y
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band.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-20
LAST WORD TO GERMANY,

President Wilson has said the last
word TO Germany. The next step
will be severance Of diplomatic re-
latlons with that country and the
only thing that can prevent this step
viii be an immediate assurance on
the part OF Germany that she win
change her submarine warfare TO con.
form TO the conditions named by the
United States. The presidents note
is practically an ultimatum and is so
regarded In diplomatic circles. II
Germany refuses TO accept the terms
offered by the United States. all re
lations will be severed. Then II fur.
Their submarine violations occur. the
logical conclusion would be war.
That we are on the verge OF a great
crisis. both with Germany and Mex.
leo. there is not the slightest doubt.
The dark clouds OF war are lowering
over us Following are some of the
strong indictments brought by the
president against Germany In iustifi
cation OF his last and drastic note:
Unless the imperial German gov
eminent shall now Immediately de
clare and EFFECT an abandonment
Of its present methods OF warfare
against passenger and freight carry
ing vessels. this government can have
no choice but TO sever diplomatic re
lations.
I'VE owe II to just Goa
ception OF the rights OF mankind Il
take this stand"
The law OF nations in this repor
is not arbitrary but Is based upo
manifest and imperative principles q
humanity and has long been establish
/ ed upon the approval and BY the e.
press assent OF all civilized nationl
The commanders OF German NJ
dersea vessels have delivere
their attacks without eompunctio
against vessels OF every nationali'
\ and bound upon every sort Of erran'
Again and again no warnir
: has been given; no escape even
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-20

the ships boats allowed 60 those on
board"
They have attacked merchant
ships with greater and sreater ae.
tlvlty - wherever they could en-.
counter them In a way that has grown
more and more ruthless. more and
more lndiscrlminate. less aud
less obseryant OF restraints OF any
kind.
Again and again the German I'm
perial government has given this gov
eminent rs solemn assurances .
and again and again II has permitted
It's undersea commanders 70 disregard
these assurances with entire i'm.
munlty.
The destruction OF the
Sussex must stand forth. as did the
sinking OF the Lusitania. as 80
tragicaI and uniustifiable. as to con
stitute a truly terrible example Of the
inhumanity OF submarine warfare as
the commanders OF German vessels
have for the past u months been con
Quoting Il.
"The facts are susceptible OF but
one Interpretation. The Imperial
German government has not beer
able 70 put any limits on or restrie
tions upon lts warfare against eithel
freight or passenger ships"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-20
lansing and nsrnstortf Confer.

Washington. April 20 -Secretary OF
State Lansing and Ambassador Bern
storff conferred for twenty minutes
today regarding the German situation
and il Is understood Ambassador
Bernstor;f contendei that four days
was too short a time for Germany %
reply TO the American note lie
thought ten days would be necessary
Secretary Lansing explained his ros,.
ton on behalf OF the United States
and expressed the hope that Germany
would change her attitude so as 10
meet Tie position taken by the United
States
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-20
!, CALMLY AWAITING
THE EVENTUAL RUPTURE

he Threatened Break Between the United States
and Germany Is Source of Moral Joy to
Paris-France Calls Germany Nation OF
Pirates and Lays Responsibility on Them for
Present World War-Large Russian Force
Has Landed in France to Fight Beside the Al.
Ges-France Has Taken the Offensive at Yer.
dun and Gained Small Advantages
Presidents Note Has Reached Berlin and
Will BE Delivered to the Foreign Minister
Today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-20
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The western disturbance has IN.
creased in energy and was central
over Kansas last night. This dis
turbance is causing thunderstorms
over various localities. Colder
weather Is following in the track o.
this storm and freezing temperatures
are reported from the plateau region
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-20

Paris. April 2o.-commen,lns on
|esident Wilson's note. the Matln
|ys France awaits calmly the evert.
rupture and feels a moral Joy to
the United States break relations
IN the nation Of pirates which Pee.
bltated the present world war"
be journal says a rupture between
} United States and Germany is I'm
nent