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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
sEABoARD TRAM WRECKED.
All Passengers and Crew Injured.
Engine Demolished.

Columbia, April 10.-The Sea-
boards through south-bound passen-
ger train, No. 43, carrying a Pull
man, one day coach, baggage car,
express car and mail car from New
York to Florida points, with about
twenty passengers aboard, was
wrecked by running into an open
switch at Hicks station, AZ miles
south of Columbia, near Denmark,
at lis this morning.
All of the passengers and every
member of the train crew received
some slight bruises, though none Of
the passengers was seriously .injur-
ed. Mail Clerk Rudolph McDavid
was internally injured. The only
man carried to the Columbia hospital
is the engineer, J. Nj. Ashley, of
Savannah. His engine was complete
ly demolished, and when w. r.
Black, Columbia passenger, and
assistance, he was pushing his own
way out Of the wreckage. He greet
ed the crowd that expected to see
him hauled out in pieces with a
smile. He said he was attempting to
make up lost time when the wreck
occurred and must have been pulling
the train at speed of sixty miles an
hour. Day coach passengers think,
however, that the daZed engineer
overestimated the speed. They do
not think the train was exceeding a
speed Of forty miles.
Four negroes were carried to the
TaylOr-Lane Hospital, the fireman
who has broken leg, and three &c
groes who were beating their WY,
one of the three a train hand
There is clear-cut evidence that
| the wreck was deliberately planned
but what the motive of the criminal
or criminals was is mystery. as
there was no attempt at robbery af-
ter the wreck. The switch lock had
been broken and the switch turned
so as TO throw the rapidly moving
train into the side track against a
section of freight cars, which were
demolished and thrown into the
swamp. The switch lights were
thrown away, and in order that the
engineer might not save the train by
| observing the change in the switch
by his engine headlight a wad of
| newspaper Ga copy Of the Augusta
Chronicle Of March 81 was stuffed be
tween the switch point and the main
rail and this darkened with LAYERS
OF mud. Several railroad detectives
| at once got busy on the case. but no
important clue has so far been dis
covered
The most generally accepted theo-
ry, however, seemed to be that the
wreck was the work OF some man or
men seeking revenge against Engi-
neer Ashley on account of some wo-
| man, 1t is said. No arrests have been
made.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14

have noted but one contribution from
oconee, though there may have been
others that we overlooked.
The idea we sought to convey was
that we did not wish to assume the
role Of personal solicitor for contri-
buttons in the face of the committee
chosen to do that work. Our place,
as we saw 1t, was to assist the COM
mittee, but not to do It's work.
We accept The States statement
as n direct commission to collect, ac-
knowledge and remit contributions to
this fund And we appeal once more
to the citizens of Oconee to come
forward with whatever amounts can
be spared for the purpose of erect
ing to the noble women Of the State
memorial testimonial to the
fact that they are and have been ap-
preciated by the public.
Let us not lag behind any longer
Oconee ought to be-she must be
represented well in the matter of
showing loyalty and love to the wo-
men Of South Carolina. Who will he
the first to send contribution ?
Don't wait for others to start.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
WEDNESDAY, APRIL If, 1000.
STATE AND COUNTY CONTESTS.

On the Sd page of this issue of The
prizes offered and facts in reference
to the State corn contest. We hope
that many of the farmers in Oconee
will enter this contest with a deter
mination to win. The prizes are suf-
ficient to justify a sharp competition
Of our agricultural people, and GER
tainly OConce soil is capable of doing
her full part in a contest at growing
corn.
There are two reasons why every
farmer should be drawn into this
contest. CD The prizes offered are
sufficiently large to be Of material
value to the winner; (2) there is
bound to result material reward in
increased yield on all contest acres.
The increased yield will more than
pay all expenses incurred by reason
of the intensive methods used to
force the yield
There is also to be n county prize
COIll Contest. ATGanSCnlen are De
ing made by committee selected to
draft rules for the contest and fix a
schedule Of prizes. We have not as
yet been given these particulars, but
they are to be published at an early
date.
Let all our farmers interested in
the improving of methods OF cultiva-
ton, the increasing OF yield per acre.
and the reducing of cost of produc-
ton per bushcl, look well into these
two contests. 1t will pay handsomely
even to those who fail to secure the
prizes offered. The adoption Of bust
ness methods and the intensive plan
Of cultivation is bound to put money
into the pockets of the farmer.
Keep an eye out for the particu-
lars Of the county contest, and write
Commissioner Watson for blanks and
information in reference to the State
contest
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
OUR DIRECT COMMISSION.

There Is grleNOuS charge to pre-
fer against an esteemed contempo-
rary. 1t is not careful, regular
reader of The State.
We make that charge, painful as
Is the admission upon The State S
part, and puncturing to self-eSteem,
upon the strength Of the Keowee
COurier's statement, in the course Of
an editorial appeal to the patriotism
Of the men OF Oconee:
while we have not been author
izcd or asked by those in charge of
this work to take n hand in the mat
ter, yet we feel that Oconee not only
ought to be represented, but wants
to be-"
Upon several occasions before the
organization of the monument COM
mission, The State asked the press Of
South Carolina to join it in raising
the funds, and declared that its con-
tidence in the certainty that the
fund would be raised was founded
upon its confidence in the support Of
the county newspapers Of South Car
Olina. That cooperation has been
hearty, and practically universal
When the Woman's Monument
Commission organized, it adopted
Of South Carolina for their activitt
urging untlagging continuance of
their Jealous work until the fund is
raised. Those resolutions were pub
lished.
SO each newspaper in South Caro-
lima holds a commission to take hold
with both hands, and to press the
work In whatever manner may seem
to it best.
While calls have been made upon
the camps of Veterans and the Sons
OF Veterans, in many instances cred
table county representation will
hinge upon the effort of the county
newspapers. A personal canvass
should be made in every community;
the BANKS and at least one merchant
in each town should be got to invite
subscriptions. There must be inita-
tive, and when there is failure Of in
diVidual activity, as is often the case
the responsibility of creating motion
devolvcs upon the local paper.-Co-
lumbia State
1t was not our intention to convey
the idea that We had not been, along
with the other weekly papers OF the
state, asked to assist in putting be-
fore the public facts concerning the
laudablc work of erecting monu-
ment to our women. AS a matter of
fact. we received and duly recog-
nized that commission; and at vari-
Gus time and In various ways have
acted upon it. 1t is our recollection,
however, that committee was ap-
pointed for each county to solicit
subscriptions to the monument fund.
But In the face OF that fact we
are chagrined that we have never
been called on, directly or indirectly.
by that committee to contribute, and
we have neglected to contribute. 1t
was also matter of regret that we
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
Seneca Chamber of Commerce.

Seneca, April 13.-To the Mem
bers Of Seneca Chamber of Com
merce: The first Thursday in May
(the 6th) will complete the third Off
cial year of our organization. On
that date at s p. m. the regular
monthly meeting will be held in Ma
sonic Hall. At that meeting an cleo
tion for officers to serve the coming
year will be held, and annual .eports
will be made by the retiring officials.
Members are urged to take notice
and arrange their plans so as to be
on hand. Those who have not paid
the annual membership fee are re-
Quested to do so and become eligible
for voting. JOS. II. Burgess. Sec'y.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
It's Il TOD Notch Door.

Great deeds compel regard. The
world crowns its doers. That's why
the American people have crowned
DR.. Kings New Discovery the king
of throat and lung remedies. Every
atom is health force. 1t kills
germs, and colds and la grippe van
ish. 1t heals cough-racked mem
brancs and coughing stops. Sore,
inflamed bronchial tubes and lungs
are cured and hemorrhages cease.
Dr.. Geo. Moore, Of Black Jack, n. c.,
writes: 1T cured me of lung trou-
Bile, pronounced hopeless by all doc
tors" soc. and 81. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
Federal Court Program.

The approaching term of the Fed
eral Court at Greenville for the Wes-
tern District Of South Carolina prom
ises to be one of much Importance.
The term of the court convenes on
April 20. Among the cases to be
tried is that against George Barton
and Robert Moore, alias Tennessee
Dutch, for blowing and robbing the
safe at the Pelzer post office, the pc
onage case of Josh Ashley, a case of
the violation of the Texas fever
quarantine law, and number OF in
ternal revenue cases. Arrangements
are now making for the opening Of
the Court
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
rheumatism.

More than nine out of every ten
cases of rheumatism are simply
rheumatism of the muscles, due to
cold or damp, or chronic rheuma-
tism. In such cases no internal
treatment is required. The free ap-
plication Of Chamberlain Liniment
is all that is needed, and it is lCr-
tain to give quick relief. Give it a
trial and see for yourself how quick
ly 1T relieves the pain and soreness.
The medicines usually given inter-
nally for rheumatism are poisonous
or very strong medicines. They are
worse than useless in cases OF chron-
ic and muscular rheumatism. For
sale by j. w. Bell, Walhalla; w. j.
Illnney, Seneca
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
OakWay Dots.

Oakway, April l2.-Spccial: Rev.
j. G. Graham filled his regular ap-
pointments at the Baptist church last
Sunday.
Claude Martin returned to his
home at Anderson Sunday, after
spending a week with his brother.
John Martin.
Miss Allie Mason visited her
friend, Miss Margie Martin, recently.
Marvin Sewell, Of Lavonia, was in
our town last week.
John Martin, who is very i'll, will
be unable to attend the marriage Of
his brother, Leslie Martin, OF Ander-
son. which will take place Wednes-
day, the 14th. We hope he will soon
recover. n Nj.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
FLAMES MENACE ROCHESTER,.
Two Connagrations Rage Before a
b Furious Gale.

Rochester, n. Y, April 13.-Fires
are raging this afternoon in two sec
tions Of Rochester, apparently un-
controllable, and unless the gale,
which is now blowing at thirty or
more miles an hour, subsidies, the
damage will be very great. Every
piece Of fire apparatus is on the
scene, and appeals have been sent
to Syracuse and Buffalo for assist
ance. Both cities have replied that
they are sending aid on fast trains.
At 2 p. m. it was estimated that
the loss was then $1,000,0O0.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
Pine Grove Dots.

Pine Grove, April 12.-Special:
w. A. Grant and Charley Martin
have closed down their saw mill and
are now engaged in farming.
Pine Grove school closed last Fri
day afternoon with an Easter egg
hunt. The children had jolly time.
Our Sunday school has been re-or-
ganized and has II large enrolment.
l.. O. Bruce Is superintendent
Mrs. JOS. Grant is still very sick.
We hope she will soon recover.
Rev. r. j. Williams visited in this
community last week
l.. o. Bruce has greatly improved
his dwelling. G.. X. f.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
Object to Strong Medicines.

Many people object to taking the
strong medicines usually prescribed
by physicians for rheumatism. There
Is no need Of internal treatment in
any case Of muscular or chronic
rheumatism, and NOR than nine out
Of every ten cases of the disease are
OF one or the other Of these varieties.
When there is no fever and little
CIR any swelling, you may know
that 1T Is only necessary to apply
Chamberlain Liniment RELY to get
quick relief. Try it. For sale by j.
w. Bell, Walhalla; w. J. Lunney,
Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
SUMMONS FOR RELIIF.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF OCONEE.
(Court of Common Pleas.)


Court of Common Pleas.)
c. w. Antrim & Sons, J. w. Bell, l..
a. Moore, The Dodge Manufacture
ing Company, National Biscuit
l. Company, Frank e. Block Com
Dany and }. w. Marshall, Plain
tiffs,
The Citizens Bank, B. f. McElreath
and II. f. Patterson, Defendants.
(Summons for (Complaint
not Served.)
To the Defendants Above Named:
You are hereby summoned and re-
quired to answer the complaint in
this action, which was filed in the
Office Of the Clerk Of the Court of
Common Pleas for the said county,
on the 18th day Of March, 1909,
and to serve a copy of your
answer to the said complaint on the
subscribers at their office, on the
Public Square, at Walhalla Court
House, South Carolina, within twen-
ty days after the service hereof, ex-
elusive Of the day of such service;
and II you fail to answer the COM
plant within the time aforesaid, the
Plaintiffs in this action will apply to
the Court for the relief demanded in
the complaint.
Dated March 18th, A. d. 1909.
(Seal) JOHN +. CRAIG, G.. G.. p.
CAREY, SHELOR G. HUGHS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
To the Defendant B. II. McElreath:
Please take notice that the Sum-
mons and Complaint in the above en-
titled action were filed in the office
of the Clerk Of the Court of Com
mon Pleas in and for Oconee County,
South Carolina, on the 18th day of
March,, 1909.
CAREY oHELOR & HUGHS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Apri, IA, 1909. 1920
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE
MENT AND DISCHARGE.-Noti

is hereby given that the undersigned
will make application to D. A. Smith,
Esq, Judge of Probate for Oconee
County, in the State of South Caro-
lima, at his office, Walhalla Court
House, on Saturday, the Sth day of
MAY, 1909, at II o'clock in the
forenoon. or. as soon thereafter as
said application can be heard, for
leave to make final settlement OF the
Estate of S. p. DENDY, deceased,
and obtain a final discharge as the
Executor of said Estate.
j. b. S. DENDY, Executor.
April IA, 1909. 15-1S
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
Seven Miners Killed.

Winderber, Pa, April 1O.-Seven
r''ners were killed, several slightly
insured, and many narrowly escaped
as a result of premature explosion
of dynamite in mine No. 81 of the
Berwind-Wite Coal Company, one
halls mile from here, last evening.
Early to-day all the dead bodies have
been recovered, and, according to
Mine Inspector Blower, of the Sixth
District, there are no more victims
in the wreck.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
Jumped from Ninth Story Window

New York, April 12.-Mrs. Anita
ID. Hamilton, said to be the wife of a
retired capitalist, committed suicide
here to-day by leaping from the win
dow Of her ninth-story apartment on
Fifty-eighth street. According to the
police, some mystery surrounds the
identity of her husband, whose name
does not appear to be known in fl
nancial circles. 1t is said that he is
travelling in the South.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
Marrics to Dispose of Wealth.

Wichita, Kans., April 13.-George
Harmon, aged rs, and Mrs. Grace
Dawson, aged %, were married here
to-day. Mr.. Harmon is a wealthy
widower. Mrs. Dawson's husband
has known her since babyhood. He
declared he is marrying her to legal
ize the disposal of his wealth, as he
wants her to get it without possible
tangle or technicality intervening.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14

We still believe that the people of
Oconee want to be numbered among
the contributors to the monument to
the women Of the State. Neverthe-
less, so far we have not received a
contribution. Let us start something
during this week. The Courier will
receive and acknowledge contribu-
tiOnS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14

affinity" Earle of New York, has
now gone to France to seek recon-
ciliation with his wife, his affinity"
having had enough Of him. If his
divorced wife gives him the proper
RECONCILIATION" he will seek no more
aflinities, and his countenance will
make a good sign for a beef market.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14

Annie Bugelnorth, of Waterbury,
Conn.,, is reported to be wearing
pants just like a man." Sensible
girl. They look a lot better that way
than they would thrown over her
shoulders, for intsance
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-12-02
Rail. TIEUP
affecting
BUSINESS
Many Industries Are
Forced to Close.
NO FREIGHTS MOVING
Strike Of SwitChmen Practically
Suspends Traffic
GENERAL SITUATION VERY BAD
Entire Section From ST. Paul to
Coast Involved.
GENERAL SITUATION VERY BAD
Entire Section From ST. Paul to
Coast Involved.

st. Paul, Dec. 2.-Shipping business
throughout the affected territory has
been paralyzed by the strike Of the
Switchmen's union. Thousands OF
men have been thrown out of EN-
ployment directly and indirectly
Thousands more will follow and the
loss in money and commerce may be
stupendous..
Despairing of any possible compro
mise Martin A. Knapp, chairman OF
the interstate commerce commission
and Charles p. Neill, United States la
bor commissioner, who came here to
act as mediators, have returned to
Washington. There is not single in
dication, in any direction, of a possible
settlement at this time.
Railroad managers are now arrang
ing to import strikebreakers. This
may be followed by stronger defense
measures.
President Hawley of the Switch
mems union declares that this will not
break the strike and President w. G.
Lee of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen has wired that members OF
the brotherhood will be instructed
as to their relations to your strike In
line with the established policy of the
brotherhood"
Some Industries Already Closing.
Some factories, mills and industries
which depend for their activity on sup
plies brought in from the outside are
closing. twenty-five flour mills o1
Minneapolis have closed down, throw
ing $500 men out of work in the mills
and 1,500 more in the cooperages. Ir
St. Paul-and this applies about the
same in Minneapolis-there is only ter
days supply of green vegetables or
hand and the small towns in the strike
district are shut off at once from theil
daily supply.
Commission houses and jobbers are
down and out at once, for they canno'
move their goods either way, and as 8
result of this they are laying off hun
dreds of men in the aggregate, wht
are useful only when there is mataria
on hand The grocers can pull alonl
for a while, but not for long Dairy
men can use the express, until trans
portation by that means is shut OFF
One of the most serious local con
ditions is in South ST. Paul, where tht
entire population is supported by thu
packing industry. 1t is declared tha
If the strike lasts week Swift viii
have to close down for lack of stool
to slaughter; and this means that no
only will thousands Of men in tina
packing plant and employed by alliet
concerns lose their livelihood, but st
Paul and Minneapolis stand q yer!
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-12-02
fine chance of running shCrt OF meat.
General Conditions Desperate.

fine chance Of running shcrt OF meat
General Conditions Desperate.
The local situation is only an item
in the desperate condition reported
over the whole territory. In Duluth,
for inst-.nce, 1900 men have been
thrown out of employment on the
docks because no freight is being de-
livered by the railroads and it Is re-
ported that 10000 may be out OF
work within a few days If the strike
continues. Duluth's immense grain
market is in confusion and heavy
losses have been reported. There,
too. insurance on all boats and car
goes expires Dec. and if the i'm
mense volume of business cannot be
moved by that time the result will
be serious.
Sixty freight trains are stalled in
Montana and Eastern Idaho and az
Great Falls and Fargo other trains
ara stalled, unable to move even along
the main line for lack of sidings.
Brainerd is threatened with a coal
mining and smelling regions there Is
fear of Immediately serious trouble.
The Amalgamated smelter at Ana
conda, the mines at Butte and the
Clark and Pittsmont smelters at
Butte are threatened with shortage
Of coke and coal, which would mean
a shutdown. Through the Pacific
Northwest there is a general tieup OF
freight.
Terminals Are congested.
Locally strenuous efforts are being
made to move passenger trains on
time. but the terminals both in Min.
neapolis and st. Paul are SO congested
with freight, coaches, dead switch en-.
gines and lines of empties that there
are long delays. Officials are in the
yards throwing switches. Strikers
stand about watching them with
amused interest.
Perishable goods are standing out
on the tracks, going to rotor they
cannot be moved and the cars cannot
be iced Every railroad in st. Paul
and Minneapolis, excepting the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul, has
sent notice to shippers that no freight
will be accepted and the one road that
will accept freight does so at the ship
per's risk. Every warehouse is closed
Freight can be taken out, but none
will be delivered from the cars.
The situation may become involved
with the arrival of strikebreakers
who are to be brought to the Twir
Cities to take the places of the mel
now out.
Derby hats and stiff collars suffered
In the Minneapolis railway yards
Office forces generally were taker
from the desks to take the places o.
the striking switchmen.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-12-02

Great Northern employees at Missouia
30 Northern Pacific at Livingston, so
Great Northern at Great Falls, II
Northern Pacific and Milwaukee at
Laurel. s Northern Pacific at Butte,
and 4 Northern Pacific at Billings.
Members of the Trainmen's union
have remained generally on duty.
Thirty switchmen who continued at
work at Billings are not members of
the union and are said not to be in
sympathy with the strike.
Local freight is being refused by the
three roads under orders from head.
quarters. Passenger traffic has not
been affected
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-12-02
SHELTERS MAY SHUT DOWN
ProIongation of Strike Would Throw
Thousands Into idleness.

Butte, Mont, Dec. 2.-Prolongation
of the switchmen's strike will tie uI
the Amalgamated smelter at Anaconda
and the miners at Butte through the
inability of the smelling plant to re
ceive coke and coal supplies. as the
smelter has little coke ahead.
The Clark and Pittsmont smelters
here are similarly situated.
Suspension of smelters would mean
rendering idle of about ten thousand
miners and smeltermen here and al
Anaconda.