Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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i (tno outljroti': ?April, ISM. "Be 9m and Fear all the ende Um? Aims't at be thy Country's, Thy God's and Truth's." THE TR?B SOUTHRON, FsUlihsln il im* CkMiMlldated Ahr. a, 1881, SUMTER, S. 0.f WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1916. Vol.XLII. No. 38 \m i sin. 4 1 f Great Crowd of Friends and Relatives Gath? ered At Station To Bid Lads Fare? well Ere Their Departure at Call of President. Scatm St Station Were Humorous, Pathetic and Affecting as Good-byes Wem Seid Ninety Officers and Men in Com mmy and Number of Staff Officers Leave?Charleston, CeocfstowA and Timmonavllle Companies Pass Through. Giewd Cheers as Train Pulls out for Styx. Recruiting Officers Left. Tram The Dmily Htm. June 14. Thor? wee a big crowd gathered at aha A. C. U station this morning to atd tiie mam bore of the Berotec Light Lnnxntry Qod-epeed on their JeureorjrHo Styx, the Mexican border or Into MaHoo, If aead be. At t:4? e'etook. according to orders. Um special A. C . U train pulled out Cram Urn Sumter station and carriod ertta It alnety young men In the gaunter Light Infantry, all of whom are from Sumter sure a few "bo are from soar by surrounding point*. Aa the train pulled out there was a bay shear from the crowd which was responded to ay thi two coechus which were filled with the Sumter man. The cheering ivnd waving of handkerchiefs continued 'until ths train pulled out of eMfht when the iwd dispersed, their sons, broth sweethearts or ft lands having de for they knew mot what, crowd waa In * good humor and the members of the con eld down anan within them the of the business upon they had emhurled. Here and to* lag their sons btd eneh other their last sad parting and here and there n tsaff was seen, tricking dowa the cheek of some mother or sister, who waa letting her boy iro away from her. It was a aeene or deep human Interest, the pathetic blending with humorous and nearly everybody en? deavoring to hide the seriousness which underlay It all. Thle morning the eompany was as? sembled at 7 o'clock and after break feat prayers were held in the armory, being led by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Marion. Afterwards the men put on their equipment, and were marched down the street shortly after g o'clock. They made a short stop at the Dixie Restaurant, where at the re? quest of Harry Poulos, propristor of that place, they were helped to things to eat and drink, all being given plenty of tobacco to start them on* on their trip. At the elation the men were allow? ed to disband in order to see and tell good-bye to their relatives aad friends and all wan confusion in the great crowd of nearly two thousand peo? ple, who had gathered. The company from Tlmmonsville wee the first to pass through. These men were on a special Coast Dine train under Capt. J. B. Kolth and remained only a few minutes. They were In two coaches. The Charles? ton companies. filling six coaches passed next Just ahead of the regular Charleston train. Their train stopped only a couple of minutes when it lulled out for Styx. Greetings wee cschenged between members of the etowd and the men on the trains as tin y passed through. The Sumter men went on a soecla) en which the Georgetown company wss also traveling. There were four coaches of troops on the train which ruiivd out for Styx. Yesterday afternoon the Sumter Light Infantry marched to the girls' high school building and Mr. J. H Wlnburn took aeveral photographs of the company, as It was grouped on the steps of the building. A short talk was made to the com pany !>y Rev. R. & Truesdale, who brought with him a numebr of testa? ments and presented them to the offi? cers of the company, saying that oth? ers had been ordered and he would brine them to Styx and give them to each mem1 of the company, as soon ae they cat. He urged them to car? ry the testament with them and to read It. The testaments were the gift of Trinity Sunday school. Prom Sumter besides the members of the company, other men are going on the sta , MnJ. J. W. Bradford, of the third battalion of the second regiment, to the commanding officer from Sumter. On hia staff is Battalion Sergeant Parry M. Brown, a former captain of the 8umter Light Infantry, who re-enilsted in the company as soon as it was ordered out. Capt. Goo. C. Warren of the quartermaster department of the regiment and Regi? mental Color 8ergeant J. Pringle Brunsen are the staff officers from Sumter. The members of the Sumter Light Infantry; Company L, of the National Guard of South Carolina are: Captain?Robert T. Brown. First Lieutenant?Allen R. Rich? ardson. ' Second Lieutenant?Edward Brad? ford. First Sergeant??Joseph S. Chandler. Quartermaster Sergeant?W. Hfou'? trle DeLorme. .Sergeants?Pitts Bradford, Sheo nerd Nash. Peter Gallagher. Willie N Bradford. Walter Carr, John A. Owe.i, Jewell V. Morris. Corporals?English S. DeaChamrc.. Dan P. Allen. Francis M. Moise, Barnwell R. Sanders. John Henly Owens, William A. Hurst, Ladson F. Ovens, Harold K. Bull, Braxtoh C Wallace, Willises. C. Bull.'James % mM\\m ' ir A * ? ? ' ?^PHRIRSieti tr. Hurt. Ames Biy. Mechanic?Cuttlno S. Powell. Musicians?Walter Cheyne, . Jr., Bachory K. Darr. ' Privates, Joseph J. Barrett, Charlie B. Newman, Arthur R. Bell. Willie W. Boartfleld, William A. Bowman, Rich? ard F. Bradford. Samuel J. Bradford, Henry B. Brinkley, Lawrence F. Brunson. Boyd Brown, WUUiam W. Benbow, Bartow Brunson, Jerome E. Bass, William N. Chandler. James A. Creighton, Albert C. Duck er, Hasel E. Hatflold, Leroy J. Jervey, Joel G. King, Jaraes M. Pitts, Julius M. Lawrence, Joe Morris. Talmtdge W. Mitchell, James L Nunnamaker, William J. Singleton, George G. Tls dale, Wilton L Adams, Joseph L Dol lard, Clinton L Brown, Vivian J. Wadford, James P. Evington. Geo. H. Oaatt. HttHard R. Burke, Thomas A. Wadford. Thor a well Ingram, Clio D. Smith. Robert A. Clyburn, Harvey J. Bradham, Robert L Wright. Jr., Zlble O. Shuler. Robert H. Guess, Theron F. Stack, Ernest F. June, Samuel A. Thompson, Robert W. Brice, Alexander L. June, John W. Lenolr, Marlon R. McElveen, David A. Wrenn, Ben H. Pagen, David S. Strother, Boyd L. Kennedy, Loy A. HUI. William M. Rldgtll. Thomas D. Hall, Crawley C. Jackson, Clarence Butler, Melvin P. Mltchum, Ossle D. Wells, Carroll Simpson, William E. Chapman. Sidelights on Militia Matters. J. S. Dunbar, a popular pharmacist of this city, has volunteered in the medical corps and Ms offer of servico has been accepted by Col. A. M. Brallsford, head of the medical corps In the State. He has been ordered to hi.Irl himself in readiness for call at any time. Sergeants Jewell V. Morris, who is the crack shot of the Sumter Light In? fantry, and Walter J. Carr have been left behind as recruiting officers for the Sumter Light Infantry. They can be found at the armory hall at any time and will bo glad to discuss en? listment with any ono who wishes to enlist. A. Lou Bradford loft yesterday af? ternoon for Charleston to Join thr? ee valry troop which has been organiz? ed there. This is tbe fourth son of Mr. Wesley Bradford to Join tho militia. MaJ. J. W. Bradford, Lieut. Ldwurd Bradford and Sergeant Pitts Bradford being his sons. The efforts to enlist more men for servico to increase the Sumter Light Infantry to full war strength will continue actively. Carroll Simpson arrived last night from Detroit and at once enlisted In the Sumter Light Infantry, ns ho had telegraphed he would, KISTEN TROOPS TO BOBBER UNITED STATES GETS READY FOR WAR WITH MEXICO. President Has Reached No Deelsen as to Action Resulting From Attacks by Mexican Troops on Soldiers at Carrlsal and Sailors at Maxatlan. Washington, June 23.?While the war department was telegraphing or? ders over the country today bearing a call for haste in the mobilizations of the National Guard congress took orous and far reaching action in Mexican crisis. The secretary of cast aside red tape and authorized ] all State soldiers be rushed to der at the earliest possible m< The house, by a vote of 332 to thorlsed the president to the service of the United guardsmen who subscribe to the oath for that service. The entire *army of t00,( summoned by President Wilson* will be placed directly at Gen. ston's disposal, and tonight millt are straining every nerve to The resolution adopted in tl declares that an emergency ca the use of troops in addition lars now exists. In effect the' gives legislative approval of Wilson's call on State soldi provides for their use in or United States. It also furni machinery with which to strengt he wing of the border: The senate probably win resolution tomorrow. MANNING PRAISES SPIRIT. GOVERNOR WILL VISIT CAMP MOORE TOMORROW. Chief Executive Interested in Health Measures for Protection of Troops at Styx. Columbia. June 24.?"I expect to spend Sunday at Camp Moore," said Gov. Manning, who came to Columbia yesterday on business. Important bus? iness prevented the governor from at? tending the campaign meeting yester? day at Walhalla. The governor left Columbia at 1 o'clock for Anderson and will speak at the campaign meet? ing there today. Gov. Manning said that he was [highly pleased with the excellent re? sponse of the South Carolina National Guard, but that more men will be needed to place the two reglrnenets on a war footing. Gov. Manning is urg? ing the staff officers to take every pre? caution to insure the health of the men at Camp Moore. Gov. Manning again urged the busi? ness men of the State to bold open the positions of the men who have volun? teered their services In the defense of the United States. He is making this appeal at every campaign meeting. Gov. Manning continues as com mander-in-chief of the South. Casejina forces until they are mustered, into the service of the United States. "I expect to spend as much- time as possible with the men at Styxf" said the governor. to Go Before Joint at Noon; s Reply to Ultimatum? WJiether He Will Aak Fe r Lie* Army to En Causing Trouble. Washington, June 86.?Unless Car ransa compiles with the terms of the ultimatum, President Wilson will place the Mexican situation before a joint session of congress to be held Wednesday at noon. It has not yet been decided whether the president will ask for a declaration of war or the passage of a resolution, stich as was adopted at the time of the Vera Cruz Incident, permitting him to util? ize the armed forces of the United States to enforce the decrees of the State department. Party leaders say that congress will follow any plan the president suggests. The administration expects a reply to the demand for the release of the American troops not later than to? morrow. Indications now are that it will be a flat refusal or an evasion. Latin-American diplomats are bringing strong pressure to bear on Caranza to release the troopers and avert war. As indicating the belief of congres? sional leaders here that Carranza will not back down, conferences were be? ing held today arranging the details for the joint session of congress on W>dnesday. Advocates of a flat declaration of war tell the president that In order to enforce a rigid blockade of Mexican ports a complete break with Mexico must come. They say that interna? tional law will not recognize a block? ade unless war is declared, and de? clare that a blockade is necessary to bring Carranza to terms. The offer of mediation by Latin American nations Is troubling the president. Bolivian Minister Caldo ron has arranged for a conference with Secretary Lansing this afternoon, at which It is expected he will make a formal offer from all Latin-Ameri? can nations to mediate with Mexico. Minister Calderon said: "Our plans all depend on the attitude of the Uni? ted States. We cannot determine yet whether or not there is a chance that our offer will prove successful." President Wilron and his advisers havo taken the position that the situ? ation is not one for mediation, but they plan to use the utmost delicacy, however, In handling the Latln-Amer lean proposals. WAR SPIRIT RAMPANT. Report From Mexico Says Many Mex? icans Res|M>nd to Call for Volun? teer*. Mexico City, June 26.?Carranza has wired Oen. Trevlno at Chihuahua city to forward Immediately u full account of the Carrlzal buttle. It Is understood that this action was taken as the result of President Wilson's demand for the release of the Ameri? can troopers held prisoners at Chi? huahua. The war spirit Is rampant and large numbers are responding to the government's call for volunteers. DEFIANT REPLY PREDICTED. L El Paso. June 2?.?The principal newspaper of El Paso, Del Norte, the official mouthpiece of the, Carranza government In Juarez, says that Car ranza's reply to the American ultimat? um will be no less defiant than Gen. Trevino'8 threats to Gen. Pershlng. ed that the prediction is true and ed that the prediction is true and that war is unavoidable. Another great body of Mexican troops have been sent from Chihuahua toward Villa Ahmuada. The Juarez Garrison is re? ported to be entrenching near the city against the expected Invasion by Americans. BLYTHE NAMES STAFF. Colonel Appoints Officers at Styx Camp. Columbia, June 24.?E. M. Blythe, colonel, First South Carolina Infan? try, ranking officer at Styx, yesterday Issued the following general orders from camp headquarters: "Pursuant to instructions from the governor of South Carolina, the un? dersigned hereby assumes command of this camp and announces the follow? ing staff: "Camp adjutant, Maj. J. Shapter Caldwell, adjutant general. "Camp quartermaster, Maj. Henry E. Raines, quartermaster corps. "Camp surgeon, Maj. James E. Poore, medical corps. "Sanitary Inspector, Maj. A. M. Brallsford, medical corps." FRATRICIDE IN LANCASTER. Will Wells Meets Death at Hands of Hoyt Wells After Quarrel. Lancaster, June 24.?Hoyt Wells killed his brother, Will Wells, this af? ternoon in the Riverside section of the county with a pistol. Sheriff Hun? ter and Chief Joe Orr went to the scene of the killing, where they ar? rested Hoyt Wells and brought him back to the county jail. It in said that the boys were quarreling about some trivial matter, when Will Wells drew his shotgun on Hoyt Wells, whereupon Hoyt Wells shot him in sclf-dcfcnse. The boys were well known farmers of this county about 81 and IB years of age respectively. PRESIDENT U SENDS um it ein. Demands Immediate Release of American Troopers Captured at TarrizaL If Carranza Does Not Reply Satisfacto Within Twenty Four Hours Declaration of War Wil j ow Immediately? Congress Will Provide All the M / Needed to Meet Expenses?Latin Americans Still ? ^2 to Arrange Me* diation Plans. ? Washington, June 24.?Unless Car ranza backs down war can not be avoided is the consensus of opinion am'ong leading government officials, following a conference today ta^M*" Secretary of State Lawrtng, Saerellry of War Baker, and President TOfaen. The fojlovving program waaeUwnsid ered In view of Gen. Pershing's re? ports, showing that American troops were ambushed at Carrlzal. Carranza will be asked to say im? mediately whether the attack at Car? rlzal will be upheld by his government. If the attack is not approved then the chief Mexican officers must be se? verely punished. Carranza must re? ply in a brief time. If his reply is unsatisfactory President Wilson will go before congress asking that war be declared against Mexico. Then the entire army and navy will be used to crush the Mexican military power Immediatey. A practical embargo goes in effect on the border at once, preventing food supplies reaching the Carranza army. All supplies except for American concerns In Mexico hava been held up. Many Mexican railway cars have been seized. . President Wilson demands that Car? ranza release the seventeen cavalry? men captured at Carrlzal lmmedlate lly. The note making the demand is on the way to Carranza. The ulti? matum It is beii^t^^reielaae^ declaration of war unfess the men are returned safely to the American lines within twenty-four hours. Administration leaders in congress held a conference this morning and Representative Hay announces that a measure will be rushed through con? gress providing twenty million dollars to meet the expenses of moving the militia and additional money if more is needed. Six million dollars will also be provided for the expense of the past few weeks. Congressional leaders say they expect President Wilson will ask for early joint session of congress so. that he can ask for a declaration of war. The war spirit is high here. When Gen. Pershing's final report of the Carrlzal fight Is received, which Is expected to show that the Americans were not at fault for the clash, President Wilson Is expected to wait no longer. The Ecudoran government has tak? en the lead In trying to arrange for mediation. The effort will be made to get all the Latin-American govern? ments to ask President Wilson to ac? cept the mediation plan. The Ecu? doran minister has aranged a confer? ence of all Latin-American diplomats la near future when it will be decid? ed whether to officially ask President Wilson to mediate. The offer would certainly be rejected as the adminis? tration takes the stand that the mur? der of Americans Is not subject to mediation. NAVY PREPARES FOR WAR. Three Colliers Loading Arms and Sup? plies at Norfolk. Norfolk, Va., June 24.?The navy is preparing for war. The colliers Pro? teus, Hector and Prometheus will leave for the Mexican waters within a few days. They are loading arms and supplies. OFFERS TO ENTER SERVICE. W. Slnkler Manning Wires From Washington That He Will Enlist in Guard. Columbia, June 24.?W. Slnkler Manning, Washington correspondent of the New York Times, has wired his father, Gov. Richard I. Manning, of? fering his services with the South Carolina National Guard. The tele? gram follows: "Times generously allows leave with pay for Mexican service. Of course I enlist Carolina National Guard. Should like serve cavalry troop, or would you advise reenlist ment Sumter Light Infantry? I want one with best chance early service. In any case what day had 1 better arrive and where?" ; JflPS REACH STYL Fix. REGIMENT ARRIVES AT CAMP BY SPECIAL TRAINS. Major Brailsford Opens Recruiting Office for New Sanitary Unit 8or> ond Infantry Mores Today?Blythe Names Staff Officers?Winnsboro Company Disbanded. Columbia, June 24.?The mobilisa? tion of the National Guard of South Carolina was begun yesterday when I the First regiment arrived at the State camp ground at Styx. The spec**! trains brought about 1.000 men am officers. The companies immediate*!! after arriving pitched their tents s>4 made ready for an indefinite stay. There troops will be joined today by compalnes of the Second regime at and the Charleston Light Dragoons. The two machine gun companies* the one at Anderson and the one in Co? lumbia, expect to reach camp Mon? day. The call for the troops was ? Issued last Sunday. It has been suggested that the en? campment be called "Camp Moore." in honor of W. W. Moore, adjutant general, who was primarily rssnonst bile for the purchase of the 9^0^*: ' [throughout their route they hst mth given an enthusiastic send-off by the communities. They remained hut a short time at the union station in Co? lumbia, being transferred to the camp grounds as soon as train schedules permitted. In the adjutant general's office the final matters pertaining to the organ? ization of the camp before complete mobilization of the State troops were disposed of. Three general orders, one announcing camp attaches and the others regulating sanitary meas? ures, were issued by order of Col. K. M. Blythe, ranking officer of the camp. Maj. Henry E. Raines has succeed? ed Maj. P. J. Drew as chief quarter? master. Maj. Raines expects to con? tinue in charge of the supply depart? ment. In addition to his duties as regi? mental surgeon of the Second in? fantry, Maj. A. Moultrte Brailsford has been detailed by the adjutant gen? eral to organize a field hospital com? pany, which when mustered into ser? vice will be designated as South Carolina field hospital No. 1. Yester? day Maj. Brailsford opened a recruit? ing office at the Jefferson hotel. The hospital company will be one of the sanitary units and the minimum strength is 36; maximum strength 67. The company will serve the two regt*? ments. The following order was issued yes? terday by the adjutant general. "Company K, (Winnsboro) First infantry, havirg fallen below the standard of efficiency, is in conse qeunce thereof disbanded, and the of? ficers of this command are placed on the list of reserve officers." DYNAMITERS IN NEW YORK. Unsuccessful Attempt Made to Blow up Federal Building. New York, June 26.?An attempt to blow up the Federal building today was frustrated. Nine sticks of dyna? mite and a dynamite bomb were found, wrapped in paper, which Was one fire, on the first floor of the post office early today. The explosion would have destroyed the whole build? ing. TRINITY CONCERT TONIGHT. Miss Bargmnn and Miss Nidda 11 to Eft tertain Sunnier Music Lovers. A concert will be given tonight at Trinity Methodist church by Miss Elsa Bargmann of Charleston and Miss Louise Siddall of Sumter, both well known and very popular musicians here. The concert will be given at B:30 o'clock and all munic lovers are' invited.