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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
soUTH CAROLINA NEWS ITEMS.

Gov. Manning has ordered an cleo
ton for. May 9 on the question Of an
nexing = a small portion Of Berkeley
county to Charleston county
John T. Melton. cashier Of the Ma
tienal State Bank at Columbia, died
few days ago. -"s ~, -....- -.. 80.
Governor Manning spent. the week
end in Florida. -,
Fire. recently destroyed the Gettys
Hotel at Blacksnurg. Damage is esti-
mated at about $4,000.
The population of Greenville at the
census Of 1910 was Is, 741, and and # Is
estimated that it was 1885 on July
l, 1914. 60.
Ralph Tate of Travellers Rest in
Greenrille county is among the young
South Caro!inians serving in the bor-
der patrol in the Southwest. Mr.. Tate
was leader among the boy corn
growers Of the Piedmont and y his
achievements in that line earned him
trip to Washington only about a
year ago. - "a
The first cattle sale in the splendid
new stockyards at Rock Hill has been
postponed from March % until March
20, one week later.
Sumter IS Installing a modern fire.
bell system.
The Orangeburg city council has
decided to construct its own building
for the municipal water. light and
power plant and will not award the
; bvG;ness 20 a. contractor.
weHty.:cJen South Carolinians
have enrolled for service q: the mill
taTy .r:...ning camp TO be held this
s::>::;;ng g. !'"5 OE!athorpe, near C2at-
tar,oga. Tenn.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
Pythians Gcina to Columbia.

umbia.-Chick Springs nlisfor.
tune, that resort having fallen of late
into the bankruptcy court has
brought Columbia the good fortune OF
entertaining this spring the South Car
olina grand lodge, Knights OF Pythias.
The annual convention will be held in
Columbia May 1924.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
White Heads Anderson College.

Anderson.-The Rev. John E. White,
DID,, pastor Of the, First Baptist
church of Anderson, has been elected
president of Anderson college. sue,
eeeding Dr.. James P. Kinard, who re,
signed a few weeks. ago. The board
Of deacons of the church voted unani-
mousiy1 to recommend to the congre-
CATION that DR.: White be allowed to
accept the presidency carrying on the
duties of pastor and president at the
same time. -....... ....-... -.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
Feasibility of Packina Plants.

Government officials began trip
of several days through the lower
section of the state to Investigate the
feasibility of establishing a packing
plant. Included in the party were:
w. ". Long, head of the Clemson col
lcge farm demonstration forces. and
B. H. Rawl, chief Of the dairy divis.
ion, United States department of agri.
culture. Plans are under considera-
ton for the establishment Of two
plants in South Carolina. -...
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
packino House FOR Oranaebur,

Orangeburg.-Orangeburg's greatest
meeting was held when it was posi-
lively decided that Orangeburg would
provide q $4,000 to $4,000 packing
house. The meeting was one of the
NOS. representative meetings ever
held in this county and the court
house was filed. The purpose Of the
meeting was to discuss a packing
house For Orangeburg. ". ". Long
OF the government agricultural de-
partlr.e:, ard of Clemson college was
the principal speaker and he came tc
Orangcburg to deliver an address.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
Soldier Made Good Shot.

Columbus, N. Mt was learned
that the shot which killed Colonel
Lopez, Villas first chief, during the
raid, was fred by an American trooper
at 1900 yards. Lopez fell at the first
shot. Much Of the other shooting was
at distances Of 900 and 800 yards.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
Tick Quarantines Raised.

The Federal government has just
released 9,739 square miles in the
south from quarintine on account OF
the cattle tick. Of this territory 1866
square miles are in South Carolina as
follows: Calhoun (all) 391; Saluda
(alD ,435; Lexington (alD S33; Flor
ence (remainder) 207
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
Storm interferss With Dlaz Plar

Brownsville, Textile schooner La
Providencta, port Of origin unknown
and with Mexican crew, is aground
and is being lashed by the high seas
of the Mexican coast south of the
mouth Of, the Rio Grande River, ac-
cording to report to the local United
States customs house here. It was re-
ported that the vessel carried 500
rifles and quantity of ammunition
and that four members Of the crew had
been arrested by Mexican soldiers and
were being brought 10 Matamoros, op-
posite here.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
New Pharmacists Establish Record.

New Pharmacists Establish RECORD.
Twenty-six of the candidates who
took the examination given at Sumter
BY the state board Of pharmaceutical
examiners, or 81 per cent, passed and
will be permitted to practice pharmacy
as licensed druggists. This is the
largest percentage Of applicants ever
to pass the examining board.
Those who stood successfully were:
". ". Watson, Charleston; ]. L. Par
rott, Bamberg; r. E. Sadler, Charles
ton; r. L. Byars, Charleston; ". H.
Martin, Charleston; J. V. Thompson,
Atlanta, Ga; c. H. Godfrey. Pelzer;
L. L. Bates, Charleston; D. D. West
moreland, Charleston; Ruth Birnie,
Sumter; A. B. Jenkins, Raleigh, n. c.
". c. Adams, Conway; L. R. Wilson,
Chapel Hill. y. c.; H. E. Griffith.
Greenwood; c. NJ. Miller, Rock Hill;
B. w. Middleton. Gaffney; L. S. Bolt,
Jr.. Laurens; C. A. Hinson, Greenyille;
Durham Counts, Gadsden, Max Brun-
son. Barnwell; R. S. Hirston. Raleigh,
Y. c.; J. II. Thee, Charleston; J. j.
Milford. Iva.
The State Pharmaceutical associa-
ton will meet at the Isle Of Palms on
July 24-25.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
JnvestIoa+e sInklno Of TurbantIa,

Washington.-American consuls in
Holland have been instructed to IN
vestigate the sinking OF the Dutch
liner Tubantia with Americans aboard,
said to have been torpedoed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
Wet Clear ThrouG'

A little girl wa.s playing az the ia.
bic with her cupzof wateF.,I il dos father.
took. the cup. from her and IN Sc doing
accidentally spilled some of tie: water
on her. There, sssteS cried; as she left
the table indignantly :, sEoaswst nae
clear, tt, my feeiingsp -.:4,a.-,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
HANDY MILK BOTTLE HOLDER
Device Patented by Washington Man
Holds Receptacle Securely in Its
Proper Place. s7.

Cats will upset the milk bottle now
and then, especially after they have
developed the habit. Other times 1t
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22

The Columbia Automobile Dealers
association Of Columbia has been COM
nissioned by the secretary of state,
with capita! of's5O0. The petitioners
are A NJ. Gibbes and C. NJ. Asbiil.
The association will promote the au-
tomobile business in the city Of Co.
lumbia. -..... .... .. -
The Commonwealth Building and
Loan association Of Charleston has
been commissioned, with minimum
capital OF $1,000 and maximum cap
ital Of 100000 The petitioners are:
A. ;. R!iey, NJ. e. Kennedy W. ].
O'Hagan, John McAlister,~ John T.
Roddey and James L. .Cosgrove.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-22
New ENTERPRISES Authorized.

The Peoples Telephone company OF
Bowman has been commissioned, with
a capital of $500. The petitioners are:
J. S. Cook, R. Z. Smith and V. P.
Kiser.
The Cash Store Of Ridge Spring
has ben commissioned, with capt.
tai of $1,000. The petitioners are J..
B. Whitten and S. S. Gown.
The Pauline Oil and Fertilizer COM
pany of Pauline in Spartanburg coun-
try has been commissioned with a
capital of $4,000. - .....
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08
Next shipping Day

On Friday, Noe. 10, will be the neat
day the Lacrosse packing plant viii
receive stock 70, shipment at the
Southeastern yar5s, ana each Friday
thereafter.
Phone 4i5l. TOILET HETLANn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-My farm miles west of
Wiroqua, 40 acres improved, 10 acres
timber. Large house, first-class new
basement barn 36xS6, all other build
ings, silo. Can guarantee everything
right. For terms and particulars see
me. Milton Pierce. Niroqua. RI. 44-3w*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE Have few choice Du-
roc Jersey boars, old enough for ser
vice. Registration papers furnished
with them. Call soon. BIB. Wheeler,
Viroaua, R2. Aft
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08
MONEY 70 LOAN

On farm security at reasonable rates
4 interest. All business confioeDsial.
Address Lewis Bros. Realty and Invest
aleut Co, Y. ". corner +Ln Il Mar
Sts. IN Crosse. Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-Five good building lots,
by 8 rods. 4 of them facing the south.
Price for the five lots 500. They are
on high ground, between the Catholic
church and Brandon residence. Inquire
at CENSOR Office
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-Duroc-Jers spring pigs,
both sexes, all eligible to registry. A
choice lot at reasonable prices. In
quire of or write to E. J. Riley Il Son,
Route l. 44-4w.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE My seven-room dwelling
house located on Dinsdale avenue, all
modern except electric lights, II lots,
all in good condition. Fruit and good
shade trees. Good garage. Enquire
of w. E Garrett, Viroqua. 40-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-My l43-acrc farm ! mile
northwest of Readstown on main road.
Dairy and tobacco farm,f fair buildings.
good we'll and windmill Price $40 an
acre, 81 500 down, balance on easy
terms Arne T. Hauge. Call on or
write Albert c. Anderson, Vircdua.
r. ,. 44-2w
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08
MONFY No LOAN

IN farm property funds always CT
isn3, no delay. interest reasonable
I's0 buy mortgages. ADDRESS. or csi
,nW J. dicki~ch, 2fa 5. 18th street, Il
'rosse Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-Big Poland Chinas, bears
and sows of spring and fall farrow.
Heavy-boned, easy feeders of extra
quality and breeding Make your Sc
lection now and get the best at very
reasonable prices. Call on or address
w w. Powell, Victory. 4l-Sw
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

FOR SALE Ny farm Of 50 acres ,
miles southwest Of Viroqua, all under
cultivation except some timber. Build
ings are good and sufficient. A de-
sirable location. Ole ID. Olson, Viro-
qua, Route 1. 44-2w#.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

FoR SALE-Both sexes of Tamworth
hogs, full blood, boars old enough for
service. Want to sell now, at reason
able figures. Albert Getter, Viroqua,
Route 5. Aft.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-I40-acre farm II miles
northwest of Viroqua fair buildings,
practically all tillable. For price and
terms call on or write A. Thoreson, on
the farm. 41tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE Barred Plymouth Rock
cockrels, $3.50 to $500 if taken before
December LIST. Fl. f. Rogers, ST., VII
roqua-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

The other day there died on the
farm of win |. Groves east OF town a
brood mare Is years old. She was
born on the farm of the late sylvester
Gorsline This faithful old mare
was familiar animal on the streets
of NiroQua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE Three good mich cows,
2 brood mares, and IA years old, ?
sucking colts, yearling colts, good
two-seated buggy. Cheap if taken
soon Call on or address Ed. Turner,
Ross, Wis. 42-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE "A dwelling house, barn
and sheds, with one acre of land. To-
Gated on south Main street. Also
plows, drags, buggies and harnesses.
II. j. Suttle. 45-2w*l
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-Fine registered bull calf
from my prize-winning Holstein COW,
Royal Burke Pauline Wayne. Write
Prin. I. G. Brown. Cashton. 45.1w
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

FOR SALE Pufebred Durocs, March
and April farrow, either sex. Priced
for local farmer trade. Will include
years subscription TO the Duroc Bull
letin Phone 2lR4 McClurg Bros,
Nir0qua 81
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

FOR SALE Cheap if taken soon.
nice 6-room house. new chicken house,
good summer kitchen, and one acre
of land mile south of Csshton. For
particular see Fl. p. Larson, Viroqua,
or G. Larson. Cashton. 34-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

FOR SALE:-My farm containing 40
acres of land, q miles northwest of
Viroqua. Good house, basement barn
40xS0, tobacco shed 1872 feet long, corn
crib, hog houses and all other out
buildings, good well:farm well fenced.
Will sell with or without stock and
machinery. Easy terms Joseph Blu
chanan. Viroqua, 4ltf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08
rAEM. STOCK AND DAIRY Jors

Richand Rustic says Fay B. Fries
has again taken up the proposed deal
to consolidate his herd of Holstein
cattle with the Tulloch herd near Ge-
noa, and according to the arrange
ments completed, win remove to that
place Immediately.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

Walter Reed aud Leo Somerfeld
have purchased The l60 acre farm
known as the Som erfeld heir property
ut ASbUry The boys aim to establish
an up-to-date dairy farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE "A full-blooded Duroc
Jersey boar Call on Ole Moseng, Vi
roqua, K. 2 45-l*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE Sixty-three acres ! mile
from Dell. Will sell cheap; 10 acres
cleared. win exchange for town pro-
perty. Call on or address J. S. Dreg-
ne, Viroqua. 45-lw-"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-A high-grade Hereford
bull, months old, weighs 400 pounds
win be sold Unreasonable. Ian. Groves,
Viroqua, Route s 4+2w*.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE A fine large residence
centrally located with good barn, chick
en- house, wood shed, y lots, fruits of
all kinds Kept up in fine shape, known
as the knute Beaver place Inquire
of Mrs. Buckley.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE--142 acre farm p miles
southwest of Viroqua, ia under culti-
walton, balance fine timber, buildings
of all kinds and in fine shape Wind
mill and cistern. See Edison Roach
owner, Viroqua, r., or J. E. Shreve 42f
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-A large quantity ofcorn
in crib. Inquire Of Theodore Oberson
Westby, r. 2 45-1w*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE My farm of los acres II
miles west of Esofea, 30 acres eulti-
waited, rest timber and pasture with
running water. Have fair buildings
and well For particulars call ON the
premises or write me. Emil Thomp-
son, Chaseburg, Wis, Route ,. Aft
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-Modern nine room house,
more than two ldts, fruit and shade
trees. Terms easy. w. N. Coffiand.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08
For Rent

For RENT--A furnished sleeping
room, gentleman preferred Apply
to Mrs. Thomas Thompson, on street
in rear of CENSOR Office. 45-lwF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-A good team of driving
horses, Young and sound, buggy, har-
ness and complete outfit at reasonable
price. Also full-blood blue-tip fox
hound, Winchester 1880 rifles, and a
Garland range in good condition. In
quire of W. H. Lehman, phone I06-3w
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE A bay German Coach
stallion, 4 years old, prize animal.
will be sold at $500 if taken 10 10 days
HE ls worth 81, 900. Come quick Dan
lei Weber, Viroqua, Il. L..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-Farm bargains hard to
beat in well settled dairsing region,
Polk county, Wis. Sixty miles toTwin
Cities Send for free list improved
and wild Baker? st. Croiz Falls.
WIS. 45-w3
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For RENT-9-room modern house,
bath room, water, heat and 2 lots with
fruit. Rent very reasonable. w. n.
Coffiand
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE On right terms, nearly
new, modern cottage home on South
Main street, weliLarranged and right
in every respect; with it are Ii lots.
CaA and see, it or address Edward A.
Schmidt, Viroquas loft
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE-I tractor and gangplow,
yearliug colt, l sucking colt. In
quire of Mrs. Josie Owen, Viroqua, R4
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE -Purebred Poland China
pigs, either sex. Bears are ready for
service. J.W. Norris, RI ,Viroqua. If.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08
Lost and Found
anfed

WANTED Agents start now selling
our guaranteedn rsery stock and make
Experience unnecessary. Free outfit.
Home territory. Paw every week.
The Hawks Nursery Co, Wauwatosa,
Wis. 44-3w-"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

TAU out and Win Beautiful surrOnnd-
lngs. In fact in every way this farm
is all one could wish in an ideal farm
home. The lay of the land is fine and
is in high state of production. Adj
dress II. II. Yergeront, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For RENT-Or for sale; a good liv-
ing house Inquire of VIM. Webb. 43
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-08

For SALE Halcyon Heights farm,
one of the incest l20-acre places in
the state. ideally located on the state
road midway between Viroaua and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-20

the Car Of Mexico who was another
speaker at the meeting. said that he
had been informed on unimpeachabie
authority that when Huerta was stopping
at the Ansonia Hotel In this city he was
IN pretty constant communication with
representatives OF the German Embassy
at Washington. He mentioned the names
of Won Papen and Boyd and said that
before Huerta left New York for the
Mexican border he had completed ar
Engagements for "A Mexican attack on
Texas and New Mexico that would COM
pei intervention.
The German agents spent $4,000
oo". said Mr.. de Fornaro. 'in complet-
ing arrangements and buying supplies
FOR that attack. Huerta undertook to
supply 5000 Mexicans for the purpose
and To equip them with arms and am
munition purchased by the German
agents In this country. That was the
origin Of the stories circulated that Ger
many WAS contracting to buy ammunition
from American manufacturers to keep II
from the Allies. The munitions thus pur-
Mexico.
"Huerta. as every one knows now.
was caught by secret service men who
we're acting for the State Department
just before he crossed the border. The
state Department had followed the plans
from the beginning. But Orozco. who
was To have headed the 5000 Mexicans
in a series Of raids all along the border,
reached the other Side only 70 he killed
by a party OF Texas rangers"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-20
RUSSIANS ATTACK
ON 70 MILE FRONT
Are Repulsed. Berlin Says.
From wilma Region
to Dwinsk.
TELLS or HEAVY LOSSES
specioi cable Dsspafch 10 THs SuS

Speci0V Cdbk DSSpofCh 10 THb SUS
BERLIN. via London. March 19.-The
report Of army headquarters to-day on
the situation in Russia indicates that the
Russians have begun a serious attack In
the lake district east of wilma. The
front affected extends from Lake WISH
nlef. about nifty miles due east Of wilma,
north TO the district just south OF
Dwinsk. On this front. covering about
seventy miles. the official statement says,
the Russians attacked with great VIC
lence and were ''repulsed at all points
with heavy losses"
The statement follows:
The expected Russian attacks COM
menced with great violence on the
Drisvya;y-Lake Postawy front n on
both sides OF Lake Naroich. At all
points the enemy was repulsed with
heavy losses. Before our positions
alone on both sides Of Narotch Lake
e.?10 fallen Russians were counted.
Our losses were small.
South Of Wishnicf lake the action
was restricted TO artillery Are.
Balkan theatre Thu situation il
unchanged. Last night one OF our air.
ships attacked an Entente fleet at
kar Burnu.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-20
TWELFTH CAVALRY SENT
TO JOIN GEN. PERSHINC
Another Squadron of the Thirteenth Expected to Go
To-day-Supplies Being Rushed to Front
in the New Auto Trucks.

CoLuMBus. y. NJ, March 19.-The
Twelfth United States Cavalry and three
batteries OF the Fifth Field Artillery ar
rived here to-day from the North. the
cavalry from Fort Robinson. Nebraska.
Fort ID. A. Russell. Wyoming and Fort
Meade. South Dakota. and the artillery
from Fort Sill. Oklahoma.
The Twelfth Cavalry was sent into
Mexico shortly after It's arrival and the
squadron Of the Thirteenth is expected
to Join the Second Cavalry when IL
arrives from Fort Ethan Allen. Vermont,
In the mex tw%enty-four hours and fol-
low the trail Of Gen. Pershing.
The remainder Of the Thirteenth cav
airy. Stationed at Maria, Alpine and VAL
entine for some time past, also arrived
to-day. All Of the regiment which was
stationed here went in with Gen. Persh-
ing at the head Of his invading column.
The Thirteenth IN Texas was replaced
ny the troops Of the Fourteenth Cav
airy.
Troops are being sent forward every
day following Gen. Pershing and his in
vading column.
Mechanicians spent the day working
on the new steel automobile trucks
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-20
GERMAN MILK PLEA
ANTI.ENCLISH MOVE
Lord Robert Cecil Says Tru-
tons Are Irving to In
fluencc Ncmtral>.

Lo%po&, March l9.-"Thc most dis
propaganda in Am.i CO." is tie way
Lord Robcr, cecil. Minister az War
Trades, to-day characterized the aeita-
ton IN the United States for the cNpor;
Of milk for the starving babies OF Ger
many"
Lord Robert, answering the charge that
the British blockade was seriously affect
ing the milk supply OF the Central
Powers. asserted emphatically that those
behind the complaints OF British in
humanity are merely playing III Amcri-
can svmrathiee. He contended that there
H. NO lack NJ milk IN Germany. citing as
proof the fact that thousands ~ cattle
taken Ivy the 'icrnlHns from northern
France ..,d Belgium we,e slaughtered in.
| stead of being preserved for milk produC-
tton. The stories Of STARVING babies. he
asserted. ave been spread broadcast to
, %antagonize neutral public opinion AGAINST
Britain.
The Minister stamped AS fallacious
the pathetic descriptions OF milk short
age in Poland. quoting Austrian papers
as pointing 10 the large imports Of milk
from Russian Poland into Austrian terri
tory. The municipality of Cracow alone.
he said. is getting 900 liters daily from
Russian Poland. He continued:
"In the occupied area OF northern
France there were half Il million cattle
at the time Of the arrival Of the German
armies. Hardly one Is left. and to-day
Mr.. Hoover's commission IL sending into
tina district 4, 1000, 900 tins Of condensed
| mix monthly to keep alive the thousands