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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25

or spoken to people more loyal to
MIN ana the great work he has done
ana the great cause for which he
stands than this. have the honor,
my fellow countrymen of North Caro-
lima and South Carolina and the re-.
gion round about to present you to the
president of the United States!"
The effect was instantaneous. In
moment every man and woman was
on his or her feet, cheering wildly
The grandstand was an animated
spectacle Of waving handkerchief
| and hats. The suppressed enthusi.
asm Of the audience. touched off by
the greatness OF the moment, burst
its bonds and for nearly a minute
Charlotte let Mr.. Wilson know that
she was glad he was here, but when
the President opened his mouth to
speak, great stiffness descended.
President Wilson Speaks.
Mr.. Wilson said:
"Your Excellency, ladies and gentle
men:
ut is with unaffected pleasure that
I find myself In the presence Of this
interesting company today, or have
come back for a visit all too brief to
a region very familiar to my heart,
and the greeting OF whose people is
peculiarly welcome to me.
II do not know; my fellow citizens,
whether can interpret for you today
the spirit of this occasion, but 1t is
necessary when we get together in
celebrations like this to take counsel
together with regard to just what 1t
Is that we wish to celebrate. You
will say we wish to celebrate the mem
ories OF that time to which we look
back with such pride. when our faith.
ers with singular wisdom of counsel
and stoutness OF heart undertook to
set up an independent nation on this
side OF the water; but 1t fs very much
more importan that we should remind
ourselves of the elements with which
our forefathers dealt. There were only
three million citizens in that original
republic OF the United States OF Amer.
lea. Now there are one hundred mil
lions. II Is q long cry back to those
modest beginnings; great period Of
time not only, but great period OF
profound change. separates us from
that time, and yet would remind you
that the same elements which were
present then that are present now.
"What interests my thoughts more
than anything else about the United
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
FIRST ADMINISTRATION PREPAR.
EDNEss MEASURE READY FOR
PRESIDENTS SIGNATURE.
ONLY rs DISSENTING VOTES
Provdos For Regular Army OF Over
100000 Backed by Federaiixed Ma
tIonal Guard Of More than
100000.

Washington.-Congress has com.
pleted Its part in enactment of the
first OF the Administration prepared.
ness measures. the army reorganiza.
ton bill, and sent the measure up to
president Wilson for his signature.
The House approved with only 25
dissenting votes the conference re.
port on the army measure already
accepted by the Senate. 1t provides
for regular army with peace
strength Of more than 100000 men,
backed by a Federalized National
guard of moro than 100000, and car.
ries many reorganizing features
worked out by War Department of.
flcials to make the nations fighting
arm more efficient.
10 complete the main elements Of
the program of preparedness on which
the administration plans to spend
more than billion dollars within the
next five years, Congress Las still to
perfect and pass the naval bill
embodying the navy increases, and the
Notifications bill, which includes pro.
vision for most of the equipment for
the increased army
Estimates vary as to the actual
number of men the army will provide
the maximum to be enlisted under it
depending on the Interpretation plac.
ed on some sections by War Depart
ment officials. AS construed by Chair.
man Chamberlain of the Senate mill
tary committee 1t provides for q reg
ular establishment of 211,000 at peace
strength and 236,O00 at war strength
with national guard of 457,0O0. The
peace strength Of the regulars under
Interpretation given the House by
Chairman Hay Of the House military
committee would, be 100000.
Besides the personnel increases the
measure provides for government
nitrate manufacturing plant to cost
not more than $4,000 900 for estab.
Hshment of system Of military train.
Ing camps for civilians paid for out of
the Federal Treasury; for board to
investigate the advisability Of estab.
fishing government munitions plant:
and for vocational education in the
army. liberalization of the national
guard would be accomplished through
Federal pay and through a require.
ment making the guardmen subject to
the orders Of the President.
Eighteen Republicans, five Demo.
Gratis, one Progressive and one Social.
1st voted against adoption of the con.
terence reports Republican Leader
Mann, who believed the measure mad.
equate, was one of those voting in the
negative.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25

khak!'clad boys and mon, on whom the
Nation will first call N case of need
In Mexico or elsewhere, many hun.
dred strong. There were the Rich.
mond Greys in uniform. There were
the veterans-Carolinian and Virgin.
ians--who were like ambassadors
bearing messages of the past. After
the veterans had been cheered came
delegation Of 100 students from
Davidson College. Then followed a
great procession of Industrial floats.
Exercises Begin.
When the parade had ended Mr.
Heriot Clarkson motioned the, crowd
to stiffness and asked Rev. DR.. A. A.
McGeachy OF make the invocation.
At the conclusion OF the eloquent
prayer Mr. Clarkson presented Hon. T.
l.. Kirkpatrick. Mayor Of Charlotte,
who spoke briefly of the Mecklenburg
Declaration Of Independence and it's
birthplace and welcomed the disting.
uished guests and host Of visitors to
the home Of the Hornets nest.
Craig Presents President.
Governor Craig's presentation of
President Woodrow Wilson was brief
and clever He said:
MY fellow.citizens Of the State,
wish to assure our honored guest to.
day that he has never come to state,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
sTRATEGIc POSTS ON vERpuN
FRONT SOUGHT BY ARMIES

Paris.--The battle for possession of
important strategic positions on tho
Verdun front west Of the Meuse River
continued, with undated severity
during the past few days. The French
War Office has just announced that
the Germans, although repulsed IN
most Of their attempts, succeeded IN
capturing o first line trench on Dead
Man Hill and gaining ground on tho
slopes west OF the hill. TS3
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
TERRIFIC TEXAS TORNADO
SWEEPS INTO OKLAHOMA
Three People at Kemp City, Okla.
Killed and Scores Inturad

Three People at Kemp City, Okla.
Killed and Scores Injured.
Denison. Tex.-Nine persons were
killed and 38 injured at Kemp CITY.
Okla, eight miles east Of Denison, and
the town was badly damaged by tor.
nado which swept path three quart.
ers OF mile wide and five miles long
In the Vicinity of Kemp. Only three
small dwellings remain intact at
Kemp.
Twelve business houses, two.
story hotel and 60 residences were
demolished in Kemp City. This Ia the
second time In recent years that the
little town Of 800 inhabitants has
been visited by tornado. Merchants
said that the town probably would
not be rebuilt.
Eight were killed in the town while
the other victim, child was killed in
the collapse of it's fathers home tuat
across the Red River in Texas. or
the 38 persons injured, SO are resi-
dents OF Kemp City Most OF those
injured were caught in the collapae
OF buildings while trying to reach
storm cellars.
The bodies OF the dead in several
instances were found hundreds Of
yards from where their houses had
stood. The two-year-old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Brinson, who
were killed, was hurled 500 feet with
flying debris when the Brinson resi-
dence was destroyed but the child
suffered only minor injuries.
Immediately after the storm passed
emergency treatment was given the
injured In darkness, with rain falling
in torrents. A special train carrying
IL physicians from Denison did not
reach Kemp until several hours after
the tornado passed.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25

Governor Manning and his party
were later escorted from the hotel to
the auditorium, where the governor
and his staff were special guests Of
honor. The entrance OF Governor
Manning and his staff to the ball room
was the signal for an impressive dem.
onstration.
Governor Manning's retinue consist.
ed OF Col. o. X. Laroque, secretary OF
the governor: Col, w. A. Klauber.
Col. 70. w. Duvall, Col J.. Aubrey
Wheeler, Col. Rion McKissi K, Col. II.
=. Ingram, Col. A. Al. Manning, Col.
10. n T. Roddey, Col. u. b. Aycock,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25

tion to meet Governor Manning and
his staff and escorted them to the
Central hotel, which was headquarters
for tho South Carolina governor and
his staff during their stay in Charlotte
and which was distinguished by the
presence Of the South Carolina state
flag on the front OF the building, while
pennants emblazoned with the pal
metto, South Cardinals emblem. rip.
pied in the breeze from the second
story Of the hotel. Mr.. w. M. Wilson
headed the citizens committee which
meet the South Caroline chief execu,
tive. # e . 4, Il & Il 5!5
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
GOVERNOR r. !. MANNING IS
HONOR GUEST AT CHARLOTTE

Charlotte. Governor Richard +.
Manning OF South Carolina was &C.
corded an ovation wherever he ap.
peared. A deputation from Govern
or Craig's staff, headed by Lieutenant
Hudson G Millar, who was designated
as Governor Manning's personal aide
while he was in the city; and a com
G.ittee representing the city and the
Twentieth Of May committee. all head.
ed by the Charlotte d municipal band,
went to tho Southern passenger sta.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
SOME INTERESTING FACTS

Malaria IL spread by special mos.
quito.
Fingers. flies and food spread ty.
phoid fever. s..
Forty-eight different materials are,
used in the construction of piano,
which come 9rcn no fewer than 1ey
countries.
Every day the River Thames scoops.
1900 tons Of earth from It's banks.
A full.grown elephant yields 1905
pounds OF ivory. ES
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25

Col. r. M. Cooper, Col. d. Mcqueen,
Col. l.. Wright Cheatham, Col. George
w. Dick, Col. H. #. Strange, Colonel
and Mrs. John B. Adger.
Many citizens Of Charlotte end Wis.
iting notables called at the Central
MOTEL to pay their respects to the
South Carolina chief executive and
MS party. All along the route OF
march he and his party were again the
recipients OF very warm demonstra-
tions OF welcome.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
May %, 1915.

Won Mackensen took six fortified
villages north Of Przemysi.
Russians won In Opatow region.
Italians crossed Austrian frontier
on 67-miie front.
American steamer Nebraskan
struck by torpedo or mine.
Italy declared blockade Of Aus.
trian and Albanian coasts.
Austrlans sank italian destroyer.
Allies bombarded many Asia
Minor coast towns.
British battleshlp Triumph sunk
In DardaneIles by German subma.
rlne.
British coalition cabinet an
nounced.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
THE 4 !, EURO |: | |. vAR 4
YEAR | a n AGO THIS WEEK
May 322,E fe1B.

&ys tF a 3S WAY VIZ y 80, 2 10. at
Brltlsh won north OF la Bassoo.
but were repulsed near Geuve
chapelle. Z. ,y$ i,9,' 3, 8
Russlans too offensive on tower
San and captured four towns. & ;,s
aermana defeated Russians al
Shawl. q }, ]. '3S =
Austrians In Bukowina retre ated,
Norwegian steamer sunk by Ger.
man submarine.
German aviators dropped bombs
on Paris. "a
General mobilization OF italian
army ordered and martial law pro.
claimed In northeast italy.
May 2s, 1915.
British advanced east Of Festu.
bert and Frenoh near Notro Dame
DC lorette and Ncuvllle.s st. vaaat.
Russians recrossed tho San in
effort to outflank tho Germans.
Germans defeated Russian right
wing.
italy declared war on Austria.
Hungary.
Austrian patrol crossed italian
frontier and waa drlven back.
Turks repuleed alice at seds
Bahr.
Great Britain, Franco and
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
PRESIDENT AND WIFE GREETED
WITH ENTHUSIASM BY A GREAT
THR0NG FROM SEVERAL STATES

America Has Set Example of
Bringing World Together Upon
Terms of Liberty, Co-opera-
ton and Peace, Says Presi-
dent Europe Would Profit
BY Calm Counsel.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
MILITIA MAKES SHOWING
IN PREPAREDNESS PARADE

President Says Europe Is Undergoing
Stress Through Which America Has
Passed and Is Warning Over Prob.
lens Which America Has Peace.
fully SoIved.-Many Notable Guests
In Charlotte.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
May 27, 1915.

May II, 1915.
belgIans repulsed two German
attacks near Dixmude.
Teutons forced another crossino
OF the San, broke through Russian
lines near Stry and forced Russians
back.
Russians won fights on Upper
Vlstula and near Dniester marches.
italian invasion Of Austria con.
tlnued; battles west Of PraediI
pase and at Plocken.
Allies In GaIIipoii carried five
lines Of Turkish trenches with bay.
onet.
British auxiliary chip Princess
Irene blown up; 32f killed.
British battIeshIp sunk by Ger.
man submarine at DardaneIles.
Allied avlators bombarded Lud.
Wlgshafen and Ostend.
May 2a. 1915.
Fioroe fighting north Of Arras.
Russlans drove Germans back
across the San, but Aus9rlans ad.
vanced ia. her.
Italians occupied Monte Ba,do
and crossed Venetian Alps.
AustrIans sank italian destroyer
and Italians sank Austrian subrna.
rIne.
Five allied steamers sunk by Ger.
man submarines.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
May 20, 1915.

British made further galns near
La Bassee.
Germans forced passage Of the
San River.
Italians seIzed various towns In
the Trentino.
British submarine sank Turkish
sunboat close to constantinopIe.
Zeppelin bombarded Southend
England, and later fell into sea.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25

About the only thing the poor enjoy
as much as the rich, Is love.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-05-25
Voice Of Humanity.

II would like, therefore, to think
that the spirit OF this occasion could
be expressed IL we imagined ourselves
lifting some sacred emblem of ooun-
sci and Of peace, Of accommodation
and righteous Judgment, before the ma
tions of the world and reminding them
OF that passage in Scripture. After
the wind, after the earthquake, after
the fire, the still small voice OF human.
ity."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
ROAD, FACING STRIKE,
ASKS FOR MEDIATION

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 2.-Services
Of the federal board of mediation and
Cancellation were asked by President
j. IA. Peyton OF the Nashville, Chatta-
nooga and St Louis railway to adjust
controversy with the roads EN-
ployes, which has resulted In the
brotherhood members voting over
whelmingly in favor OF a strike. Broth
erhood officials did not join in the re-
quest for mediation, but indicated they
would not oppose it,
President Peyton's request was tele-
graphed to Judge w l.. Chambers of
the board, who replied immediate
steps will be taken to begin mediation
proceedings. The employees contend
they are not given proper opportunity
to take up grievances against the
company through brotherhood officials.
but are compelled to act individually.
The brotherhood leaders notified the
road more than 80 per cent of the
brotherhood members have voted to
strike, and added that If a satisfac-
tory reply were not forthcoming by
p. m. they were prepared to put into
effect the wishes of their men. To
this President Peyton replied by
proposing to submit the whole contro-
versy to mediation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
TRADE BODIES TO
VOTE ON LAWS

Washington. Dec. 2.-Commercial
bodies OF the country. through a ref
erendum sent by the Chamber of Com
merce Of the United States, will have
an opportunity to vote on the report
of a special committee which recon-
mends remedial legislation to permit
cooperative agreements under federal
supervision in the industries which in
volve primary natural resources, on
condition that the agreements in fact
tend to conserve the resources, to les
sen accidents. and to promote the pub
lie interests.
The plan Is to make it possible for
the federal trade commission to go be-
yond it's investigation powers and for
mulate laws.
The committee studied timber, ores
and deposits of useful metals and Of
minerals which are a source of heat.
light and lower.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
.FIRMER POLICY ON
MEXICO is PLANNED

Washington, Dec. "A firmer pol
icy toward Mexico. if President Car.
rama fails to deal adequately with
vexing problems, is the administration
plan Such a policy may be put into
effect soon IL the first chief is unable
to cope with the Villa movement. AT
any rate 1t will be inaugurated pro-
viding Carranza does not see to it that
American demands for internal changes
are met
These demands look for a higher
respect for American rights and prop.
erty and, while the administration
hopes that it will come through agree.
ment, officials still must be convinced
that this happy solution will result
In short. the policy will be to allow
Mexico sufficient opportunity to put
her house iii order without American
interference, but with American help.
The Villa movement, with its ap-
parent success in Chihuahua, is a puz.
zle here. How the bandit chief got
his strength mystifies and where it
may lead Is an admittedly touchy
speculative point
General Pershing's force will not go
hunting for trouble in the present sit
uation, though there is still authority
for action If Villa gets within range
of the American expedition.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
MILLION men WILL
RECEIVE WAGE BOOST

Chicago, Dec 2-ln predicting the
holiday trade in the Chicago territory
will reach new dimensions this year
the National City bank OF Chicago
says
Wage increases are being announc-
ed in various industries, and during
the closing six weeks OF the year it is
probable fully 100000 men will have
their pay advanced
This movement is of remarkable
scope, and reflects the complications
that have resulted from the CROWNS
shortage of labor AMI the sensational
rise in living expenses
I'm some industries wages have been
advanced three or four times within a
year The pay OF the clerical forces
is being readjusted, something un-
usual
"In addition to the full pockets OF
the wage earning classes the dis.
bursement of special dividends and
bonuses has also been a factor in en-.
larging the supply OF money available
for Christmas shoppers
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
EIGHTY DEAD
IS TOLL OF SEASON

Chicago, Dec. 2. - Eighty-nine per.
sons were killed and forty -one injured
In the hunting season in fifteen states
which just closed. The figures were
compiled by the Chicago Tribune,
which compares them with fifty-nine
dead and sixty-six injured last year,
and Ill dead and 1862 wounded for
1914.
Carelessness on the part of the
hunters accounted for many of the ac-
cidents. Many of the victims were
mistaken for deer. Michigan leads
IN the number of dead with twenty.
five. Illinois Is second with thirteen,
and Minnesota third with twelve. New
York had eleven fatal accidents. Wis.
consin had only six
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
STANDARD OIL HEAD
IS CRITICALLY ILL

Tarrytown, n. Y, Dec. John ID.
Archbold, president Of the Standard
Oil company of New Jersey and ac-
tive head OF Standard Oil interests. is
dangerously i'll at his home here, al.
though his condition is somewhat bet.
ter than it was twentyfour hours ago.
Mr.. Archbole was operated on for
appendicitis a week ago and for a
time seemed TO rally from the effects
of the operation. but later suffered a
relapse. The five physicians who have
been attending him since his illness
began decided blood TRANSMISSION must
be resorted to.
Mrs. Archbold Is reported TO have
collapsed under the strain OF her hus-
bands illness -and to be under a ply
sician's care.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
MISTOOK IT FOR TRANSPORT
German Commander Tells Of Sinking
British Ship Marina.

Washington, Dec. 2.-The German
submarine commander who sunk the
British ship Marina. with the loss of
six American lives, has reported to
his government that he mistook the
vessel for a transport.
Germany has asked the United
States for information Of the status
of the ship, and is ready to offer
amends II The Marina was entitled to
immunity.
The case was discussed at a con.
ference between Count Won Berns.
torff, German ambassador, and Secre.
tary Lansing.
Germany, in communication In re.
ply to the inquiries OF the United
States, has asked for any information
In possession OF this government that
will lead to settlAmAnt
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
HENEY AT THE WHITE HOUSE
California Progressive Mentioned for
Cabinet Place.

Los Angeles, Dec. 2.-Gossip in po-
iitical circles as to possible prefer
ment to come to Francis j. Heney,
former California Progressive leader,
who ran highest among the Democrat
ic electors on Nov. Z, was renewed
here when it became known that Mr.
Heney had received from Washington
an invitation to dine at the White
House Thursday evening, Dec. Z Ru.
mors have been frequent here that Mr..
interior in succession to Secretary
Franklin X Lane in the event of the
latter's appointment to the bench of
the United States supreme court.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
new DISTRIBUTION
OF CARS ORDERED

Washington. Dec. 2.-Nationwide re-
distribution of boxcars is required by
a new order agreed on by the railroad
conference committee on car efficiency
In its campaign to relieve the car
shortage which is holding up freight
shipments in many parts OF the coun-
try.
The order, which will be issued at
once to become effective Immediately.
directs lines In sections where there
is an excess of such equipment to re-
turn at junction points until further
notice specified percentages of box
cars in excess of the number received
by them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
British WARsHiP is SUNK
Berlin Says Craft Hit Mine-Twenty.
seven Killed.

Berlin, Nov 30.-The British cruis.
er Newcastle is reported to have been
sunk at the entrance to the Firth Of
in contact with a mine.
1T Is reported from Rotterdam, y
the Overseas News agency says, the
British cruiser Newcastle struck a
mine and sank at the entrance to the
Firth of Forth while trying to reach
home port. Twenty-seven men were
killed and forty-seven wounded.
THE total losses to the British
navy, including the Newcastle, as far
rs ascertained, have reached 121 ships
Of SGT $50 tons"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
TRAIN RUNS WITHOUT PILOT
With Engineer Dead Locomotive 10
Unouded for Thirty Miles.

Philipsburg. N. j., Dec. D. While
it's engineer. Johnson Shaffer, lay dead
beside the tracks, near Black Tom is
land, milk train on the Lehigh Val
ley railroad ran thirty miles beyond
that point before the fireman, Allen
Miller, discovered Shaffer was miss
ing
Shaffer apparently had climbed out
of the cab on the running board of
his engine and had fallen off, sustain
ing fatal injuries. He was sixty-eight
years old
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
ROBBeRs HOLD OPERATOR
While They Proceed to Rob Kansas
Bank OF $4,000.

Hezelton, Kan. Dec. 1. - Four
masked bandits entered Hazelton and
robbed the Farmers State bank of $4.-
900. according to the sheriff OF Barber
county.
The robbers went to the telephone
Office and took the operator with them
to the bank to avoid an alarm being
spread. After obtaining the money
the robbers released the telephone op-
orator and escaped In an automobile.