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VOLUME XXXI. HEAVY RETALIATION FOR MASSACRE AT CARRIZAl If the Carrizal Affair is Proved Mexico Will Be Invaded SECURING BORDER IS FIRST CARE TT*? r\r\r\a t a "Ra TDiipUa/I i *1 VV^O l/U UC XVUOll^U. X'Ul WU1 V Soon as They Are Available. ? - 4 r Washington, June 24.?Relations between the United States and the de facto government of Mexico are close to the breaking point today as a result of the apparently well-founded belief that American cavalrymen were deliberately massacred Wednesday at Carrizal by Carranza soldiers. Secretaries Lansing and Baker were at the White House early today conferring with President Wilson. It is known that the possibility of drastic retaliatory action against the Mexican forces in Chihuahua was given grave consideration. If the Carranza government accepts responsibility for the attack at Carrizal it is considered virtually certain by officials that occupation of most of northern Mexico will be ordered by President Wilson to take place as rapidly as the necessary military forces can be placed at the disposal of General Funston. t Await Full Report. Action must await further reports from General Pershing. His message last night indicating that only seven men of the two troops of cavalry had survived in addition to those taken prisoner, had not been supplemented at an early hour. It is believed the first act of the Washington government when fuller information is at hand, will be to demand repudiation of the Carrizal attack by the Carranza government. Preliminary reports have convinced officials here that the American troops were deliberately led into trap. The only question remaining to be settled, it is indicated, is whether the Carranza government ordered the attack or it was the work of r. subordinate officer. In the latest event, unqualified repudiation of his act and immediate surrender of prisoners probably will be demanded. Border Must Be Secured. It will require nearly a week, it is understood, to complete mobilization of the National Guard on the border, to make possible a movement in force beyond the line. The border patrol .must be maintained and strengthened -even if occupation of northern Mexico is undertaken. American lives and property would be in danger, otherwise and first purpose of any action will he to safeguard towns and ranch-, e3 along the international line It is regarded as probable that regular army regiments on patrol duty will be promptly relieved by National Guard regiments as they reach the border. The regulars already acclimated and prepared by months of border work for a vigorous campagin^ would be concentrated at points from which a general advance would be begun. Secretary Baker had no additional advices fom General Funston when he went to the white House. Secretary Lansing had received a dispatch from Mexico City announcing that the 30 Americans in Guanajuato, held there by lack of transportation, had been promised train facilities by Carranza authorities. Getting Out Americans. Work of getting Americans out of Mexico had proceeded rapidly. Within a week, according to present indications; there'will1 be very few remaining there. Navy ships are hastening to every important port to pick them up. A cordon of ships f->r this purpose has been established on both- coasts. They also willi .be ready for. blockade duty etf any other service if war comes* j She "H< ( FEAR TROOP WAS WHOLLY WIPEO OUT Army Officers Think Boyd's Command Suffered Heavy Casualties. San Antonio, Texas, June 23.? I oar that the casualties suffered by Captain Boyd's command had been v.ery heavy was expressed by army officers here. It was pointed out that if twelve men had been killed as reported through Mexican sources, it would mean that from 35 to 40 had been wounded, according to the usual proportion. These with the number reported from Chihuahua to have been captured, would account for practically on/? troop, or 50 per cent of the command. From the reports available so far it is by no means Certain that Captain is by no means certain that Captair. wiped out. S. G. TROOPS MAY MOVE NEXT WEEK Camp Moore, Styx, June 27?There was a general feeling among the National Guard today that the movement toward a concentration cam] "somewhere in Texas" will be begun with the next 10 days. The general staff began to tighten up the lines and every effort is being made to rush the necessary supplies. The men are standing up well and there is a fine spirit. Th.e "green" boys ave getting accustomed to military rules and the stringent work is preventing homesickness. 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT H0MEW00D Everybody come to the celebration of the Fourth of July at Homewood and bring your baskets for a picnic dinner. In addition to the usual prize games in the afternoon, the handsome flag, given by the late R. H. Sturtevant of Somerville, Mass., for the Homewood School house will be presented to the school-board and raised on the 50 foot pole already in position. The flag-raising program will consist of a "Preparedness" pageant by the Worthwhile Club and an address by State Senator Hal L. Buck. A humorous play will be given at the Homewood Hall the same night. A. E. WAIT, Chairman, Com. WAR PREPAREDNESS IN HORRY COUNTY There are at least 1000 men in Horry County who could volunteer at once for the service in Mexico. Some of these are already military men and w/11 trained, while a great many could be mobilized at once and begin training. Messrs. E. S. C. Baker and M. W. Wall are now getting up a company for service. Already about 25 have signified their willingness to join a company. They will have to get 150 men for a standard army company as this is war strength. They are making earnest appeals to the young men who especially have no responsibilities to keep them from the border. Horry has already responded to the calls of our nation and it is believed that within a week w.e can have more volunteers than one com pany can afford. Mr. Baker ifi a graduate of the Citadel and was an Officer there, while Mr. Wall won the Simpson medal at Clemson in 1908 for being the best drilled cadet. Both have had several years experience in the! National Guards of this state, and both being Commissioned Officers I when the company here was disqualified a year ago for inefficiency in number. Anv young man in the county who is willing to respond to the can of the Governor and help supply the demand of 1000 recruits should applv to either of the men and enlist at once. ' ? ' Formerly oneof the prime, necesr saries for successful courting was a fine horse and a buggy; now it take;* a flivver. pr**: I ORRY COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 30NWAY, S. 0., THURSDAY, Jl You'll Fall in L< ? /** I T m H I A I ^ ^ rM kiiihk: ? the beautiful, captivatir new motion picture seria Gloria's ] ?a story of love and advc Florida everglades. It's a story and girl will enjoy. Watch ALL FACTIONS OF MEXICANS UNITE El Paso, Texas, June 27.?Evidence; that, the nosisihilit v ftf war Ufim th*? I United States has healed the breach between the Carranza and Villa factions in Mexican politics continued t<\ increase here. More than 100 wealthy Mexicans who, prior to the surrender of the Villa garrison of Juarez last January, had been active in supporting the bandit leader, and who sinehave been refugees in El Paso, crossed the Rio Grande and apparently were received in good favor by authorities of the de facto government. STATECAMPAIfiir IS ROCKING ALONG Greenville.?The candidates for socalled minor state offices speak first today. Bethea was characterized by Adams as a coat-tail swinger of Henry Ford, Republican candidate f<? the presidency. Wightman, for secretary of state, made an attack on hign salaries of superintendent of asylum and college presidents. D. W. McLaurin attacked Carter for sending his daughters to Winthrop on free scholarships. Carter replied thai* McLaurin had never got over his defeat four years ago by 40,000 majority. Carter replied to McLaurinV statements about refunding stab bonds. Cooper, first candidate for governor, said he wore no man's collar and would get out of the race if it could be proved that he was the political servant of any man. o ATTENTION CONWAY GUARDS A men's mass meeting is hereby called to meet at the old Armory in the Spivey Building, on Friday, Juno 30th, at 8 P. M. All who are interested in seeing Horry respond to the "Call to the Colors" are requested to De present. we are now organizing a company and would like to have , you enlist. E. S. C. BAKER. M. W. WALL. JHecd the You no doubt read the article week in relation to your renews mean to insist upon immediate as to those who are in position 1 unable to pay now but mean to perfectly willing to bear longer, write us just how it is; but if yoi on your paper now. The artich the situation as regards to high it was likely to go still higher up. of the paper now or we do not ex) B ** , F1KST, LAST. NOW AND FOUEV1 INE 29, 1916. ove With Gloria ig young heroine of our LI Romance rnture in the wilds of the that every man, woman, boy for the opening installment! lm^nTmerFcans KEENLY WATCHED Rio Janeiro, Juno 23.?The crisis between Mexico and the United States is being followed by the keen interest in Brazil and occupies a large space in the newspapers. The general tone of the .editorial comment is that President Wilson, while actuated by the best motives, has run afoul of preponderating elements in M.exieo which are under German influence. In official circles hope is expressed that war will be avoided, but it is fully recognised that the continued disorders in Mexico must end in wearying the most sincere well wisher of the country. N There is a general agreement that some end must be put to the present intolerable situation so that the pacifly development of the peoples of America may be assured. Dr. Lauro Muller, Brazilian minister of foreign affairs, who has been selected as chief arbitrator in the event of difficulties arising corps today in a farewell audience He will sail for United States tomorrow on the steamer St. Paul. CARRANZA MUST flELD IN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS Washington, June 27.?There were clear indications today that if American cavalrymen captured by Mexican troops at Carrizal were not releasee within 48 hours, action would be tak en by the United States. o now many will want to take this paper on the Conway route It. F. D. No. 3? Send in the sum of on.e dollai before the price of the paper is raised and you may save money on it. A rural free delivery rout.'? in a new neighborhood is apt to bring comrommunication to people who have never had the pleasure of it before. The first thing you will need to have sent over the new route to your very iloor, will be this paper. ^ JSotice that appeared oil this page last A of subscription. We did not settlement of the dues, except ;o pay at any time. If you are pay later in the year, we are If you care to do so you can ii possibly can send us the dues s of fcast week fully explained price of \frhite paper and that Hefcde you must pay the price pfcot to be fcble to send it to you. raid. SR." WILSON WILL WAIT OFFICIAL REPORTS Will Take No Action Until it is Brought Out Whether Attack Deliberate. ' Ci i Washington, Juno 21.?Reports that American and Carranza troopers had clashed aroused gravest apprehension here tonight for future relations he wee 11 the I'nited States and the Mexican do facto government, already strained almost to the breaking point. Officials declined to make any prophecy as to the next step of the Washington government, saying that until details of the incident had been ('1?? J1 iVwl 111! if IH\f Un whether a crisis had been precipitated; They made no effort to conceal tht> anxiety but were not ready to abandon hope that aiv official accounl of what happened at Carrizal would remove the more threatening elements of the situation. Much depends, it was indicated, on whether the clash was a result of Gen. Garrunza's determination to enforce his dmeand for withdrawal of American troops from Mexico or merely a detached incident arising out of a misunderstanding between commanders If it was a deliberate attempt to back up the Carranza edict by force there seems little doubt that President Wilson will accept it as an act of war and make good his word in the latest communication to the de facto government in which he said that any such attempt would be fol lowed by "the gravest consequences." HORRY HUSSARS NOT IN MEXICAN PICTURE Early last week affairs between this country and Mexico cached the imminent. This country had stood the bandit raids across her borders iwng iia patience would warrant. Carranza had warned the United States that keeping the soldiers on hii soil longer and sending others in pursuit of Villa would be considered a hostile act. The president sent him a note flatly refusing to withdraw a single soldier. In the mean time the raids continued for in a clash at the border on last Wednesday evening twenty Americans were said to have been slain. In the mean time orders had been received to mobilize the military forces in South Carolina and other States, and the soldiers are now in camps at Stynx, ready to go to the border when ordered out. But Horry County will not be in the picture because the Horry Hussars were long since disbanded. o Children's Day at Virgo. Children's day exericises will be held at Virgo School House on the 2nd Saturday in July, being the 8th day of the month, and there will be included a basket picnic in connection. The exercises in which the children will take part will begin at tei o'clock in the forenoon and in the afternoon there will b.e talks and speeches by Sunday School workers. There is a flourishing Sunday School at Virgo am! the management has thought best to have a children's day and other exercises to encourage children in their attendance. The public is cordially invited to the oc casion. o COTTON BLOOM FROM THE HOLLIDAY FARMS The Herald is in receipt of an open cotton bloom from the large farm of Hon. George J. Holliday at Galivants Ferry. This bloom was among the first to open in the county this year. The Holliday farms at Galivants Ferry always raise good crops and the crop of this year is no exception to the rule. This bloom was picked and sent in to the office on June 20th. but reached the office through th~ mail too late to appear in our issue of l&st week. NO. 10. jHORRY IND. SCHOOL IN COMPETENT HANDS j Taken Over by the South Carolina Conference at Last Session - * * -* J i -. > ; PRESIDENT OF SCHOOL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Thirty Scholarships for Worthy Students is Being" Contemplated in Plans. The following: article from the Way of Faith, published in a recent issue, will be of interest to tlv* many friends and well-wishers of the Horry Industrial School, located eight miles from Conway. The article follows: At a recent meeting of the board of Trustees of the Horrv InJiioftinl School, Rev. S. C. Morris, pastor of the Johnsonville Charge, S. C. Conference, was elected President of this Institution. Mr. Morris is well qualified for this field, being a graduate of the Citadel, the State Military College, and having taught several years previous to his entering the ministry. He held the chair of Mathematics in Leesville College the last two years that he spent in teaching. The Horry Industrial School, was founded a few years ago by Dr. E. O. Watson, as a private Institution, but was adopted by the Methodist Conference at its last session in Charleston, as a Conference School It is located eight miles from Conway, in the heart of "The Independent Republic of Horry," with a magnificent setting for its particular work, and a substantial part of its equipment for a great future The Rev. A. D. Betts, of Clio, has been selected by the Board to solicit funds for the completion of a new administration building. The foun dation of this building has been laid, and it is hoped that it may be completed by the time of the opening of school in September. Mrs. Morris, who is a daughter of Pres. L. B. Haynes, of the old Leesville College, and is no stranger to the conditions surrounding boarding I school life, will likely have charge of the Business College, a position similar to that which she held in Leesville. The other members of the faculty will be chosen at an early date. A number of applications hove already been rceived for reservations in the dormitories, and as the school can only receive a limited number of young men and young women, the prospects are bright for a full capacity enrollment at an early date. Thirty scholarships for worthy students, this year is contemplated in the plans of the management. This feature if it can be carried out will be the means of accomplishment of much good. If there is a Church, Sunday School, Bible Class, Club, or Individual, which would make a great investment, with a small outlay, they would do well to take up the matter of founding one or more of these scholarships. This school, with its industrial features, self help plans for students, rural location, scholarshios. etc., will mark a forward step in Christian education, and is destined to occupy a large space in the educational life of the Eastern section of the State partiiularly. Information as to the founding of one of these scholarships, or of receiving the benefits from one, may be obtained by addressing the President at Horry, S. C. I Next session begins September 19th. o PICNIC AT ADRIAN. There will be an all-day picnic at Adrian on Saturday, July 1. All the candidates are invited to he present and speak to the people. Speaking to begin at 10 o'clock. o J. F. Harf>er of Toddville ap^nt some time here on buaihess last Pri- u day. . i vi;nw .*