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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02
President Helps Orphans.

Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the president of the Indus
trial and Orphans Home at Macon,
Ga, who writes: I'VE have used
Electric Bitters in this institution for
nine years. 1t has proved most ex-
cellent medicine for stomach, liver
and kidney troubles. We regard 1t
as one of the best family medicines
on earth" 1t invigorates all vital
organs, purifies the blood. aids diges-
ton, creates appetite. TO strengthen
and build up pale, thin. weak chill
dren or rundown people 1t has no
equal. Best for female complaints.
Only SOC. at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02
100 LIVES sNUFFED OUT
by Terrific Explosion in Coal Shaft at
PfmerO, Colorado.

Primero, Colorado, Jan. 31.-More
than hundred men are believed to
have been killed by terrific explo-
sion In the Primero mine Of the Colo
RADIO Fuel and Iron Company at 4.3O
this afternoon.
Eight bodies have been recovered
and rescue parties are making des-
perate efforts to reach the interior
working cut off from the outside by
the caving Of the main shaft.
Three men were killed at the
mouth of the mine slope by the force,
or the explosion.
Both fans with which the mine is
equipped were shattered and It was
Impossible To enter the mine until
they were repaired at 7.3O tonight.
Miners were rushed to Primero
from Trinidad, SegundO, Starkyille-
Sopris and Cokerville, and are labor
ing frantically to clear the main
shaft, relieving each other every few
minutes. 1t Is Impossible to deter
mine how far the main shaft has
caVed, and 1t may be days before the
shaft Is cleared and the total death
list known.
Ihere is little hope that any Of the
men In the mine are alive. The COM
pany clerk reports that 70 safety
lamps are missing, and 1t Is sure that
that number Of men are entombed,
Many Of the miners, however, say
that l50 men are missing.
Most OF the men are Slavs and
Hungarians. Pit Boss Wilhelm Is
known to be among the missing.
The camp Is a scene of indescrib-
able horror Tonight. While every
able-bodied man Is taking his turn
with pick and shovel to clear the
shaft, the women and children, kept
back by ropes, have gathered about
the shaft, weeping and calling wildly
upon their loved ones, who have not
been found.
Experts from al the local camps
OF the State have gathered to assist
superintendent Thompson.
Fifteen Bodies Recovered.
At 10 O'Clock tonight f,fteen
bodies had been recovered from one
or the main slopes. The bodies we're
literally blown to pieces and were un-
recognizable.
Ofhcials Of the company state that
the disaster Is the worst in the his
tory OF Western coal mining. .2
Over 100 Bodies Found.
Primero, Col, Feb. 1.-Early to-
day 26 bodies we're taken from the
Primero coal mine in which the ex-
plosion occurred yesterday. Later 70
bodies were found piled in q mass at
the foot Of the accident shaft and
taken out one by one.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02
HIS FRIENDS WELCOME SHIPP.
Give Enthusiastic Reception to the
Released EX.Shcl'iH.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 30
With bands playing Dixie" and
Home. Sweet Homs," Capt. Jos. f.
Shipp was greeted here at o'clock
this evening by at least 10000 Of
his fellow citizens when he alighted
from the train that bore him to his
home from Washington, where he
had Just completed sentence in
prison for contempt Of court in con-
nection with the lynching Of e. John
son, a negro. 1t was the most unique
reception ever accorded a private cit
izen of Chattanooga and probably
one of he most unusual occurrences
in the history Of the country.
A delegation Of rs Chattanoogans
went to Knoxville this morning to
meet Capt. Shipp and accompany the
party back to this city At all sta
tions along the route vast throngs
gave the party rousing receptions. At
the smaller towns country folk had
driven In all sorts OF vehicles and the
stations were swarming with people
Whenever the train stopped there
were loud demonstrations and at sew
eral places Capt. Shipp appeared and
acknowledged the greeting Of his
friends
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02
DIES AT GREAT AGE OF 1O8.
HAD Lived the Simple Life for More
thnn Il Century.

Blacksburg, Jan. 31.-There died
recently near here Miss Peggy Clark,
who. had she lived until the 21st OF
February next, would have been 1O8
years old. In the old family Bible.
which belongs to one of her kinsmen.
Is the record of her birth, February
II. 1902. She always lived the sim
pie country, outdoor and open house
life, and in later years INDUCED in
the luxury Of smoking her pipe. AL
though her home was within 200
yeards Of the Southern railroad line
from Atlanta to Washington, and
every day for a third of century
she heard It's pOnderous freight trains
and magnificent vestibuled coaches
roll by. she never herself enjoyed n
ride over 1t. She was never sick
enough to require the services of n
physician and died rather suddenly.
Miss Clark lived with her cousin.
Mrs. White, who is nearing her Goth
year. and who has, for the past Is
or 20 years been drawing a pension
from the United States government
on account OF her husband having
served in the Mexican war.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02
Six Living Grandparents.
(TugalOO TribuneO

Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Keese and III.
tie daughter, Margaret, of near Fair
Play. were visiting relatives here last
weef. Little Margaret Is, perhaps,
the only child in the county that can
boast OF having six living grandpar-
ents. Besides her four grandparents.
her two great-grandfathers are living
and both are hale and hearty. One
or her great-grandfather Is our fell
low-townsman, s. II. Marett, Esq.
Some ten or fifteen years ago there
was a boy In the county whose grand
and great-grandparents were all liy-
ing when he was a little child, but
we doubt II there Is anybody that
can claim more than little Margaret
now.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02

lumbia. Is In Seneca, where he was
called on account Of the death OF his
uncle. j. Il. Clarkson.
Charley and Frank Harper, who
are students at the University, spent
few hours with their homefolks last
Friday, having come up to Clemson
with the members of the Legislature.
Miss Julia Harper was at home to
a f"' OF her friends last Friday even
Ing. An interesting contest was held
and the evening was altogether a de-
lghtful one. At the close q delicious
sweet course was served.
The new depot was opened yester-
day to the public. and the change will
be heartily welcomed by the public
NJ. V, s.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02
"WhiSkcy Dffl II ~

Rome, Ca. Feb, 1.-"Whiskey did
It," Is the epitaph which j. NJ. Ian
ders. prosperous farmer, asked
with his dying breath to be carved
on his tombstone. Mr.. Landers died
last Friday night from the effects Of
burns received when he fell in a Ire a
week ago while intoxicated. The
lower part Of his body was burned
and when he regained consciousness
he had no recollection of the happen
ing. His last request was for wide
publicity to be given his fate as a
warning to others.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02
THE NEWS FROM BOUNTY LAND.
Improving Walks to School House
Matters OF Local Interest.

Bounty Land, Jan. 81 Especial:
News is awfully scarce this week; in
fact, there's nothing doing except
that w. H. Hughs sale Is still lively,
and we hear there is to be a wedding
in the community in few days.
Mrs. Sallie Gillison is still suf-
ferer from rheumatism. and is unable
to be up long at q time.
Miss Alice Webb, OF Hartwell, Ga,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. 4. Fl. Eli
son.
After a most pleasant visit among
relatives In Greenville. Central and
Anderson, Miss Agnes Ellison return
ed home Saturday. She was accom-
panied home by her cousin, Miss Bes-
sic King, of Central, who Will spend
some time with her.
Some Of the patrons Of the Bounty
Land school have greatly improved
the highway between the railroad
and school house by making side
walk, overspread with sand.
Eugene Power and Miss Pearl
Werner visited at South Union Sat-
urday. .
Miss Claudia Crouther has been
quite Ill at the Mcdonald boarding
house for several days, but is
thought to be improving.
Mrs. Ebert Foster, who has been
Ill for week or two, Is better.
The meeting at Poplar, conducted
by Rev. Brock, Of Clinton, is pro-
crossing with increased interest, and
will probably continue through this
week.
S. N. Hughs is having shop
erected just back Of the store of
Henry Chastain
Mrs. G.. NJ. Gaines and children, Of
QNValhalla, are expected to spend this
week at the home Of J. II. Dendy.
Miss Marion Coe was hostess to
few OF her friends Thursday even
ing.
Mrs. S. II. Coe is Offering her house
and lot at Richland for sale. We
sincerely hope that Mrs. Coe does
not contemplate leaving Richland.
We could Ill afford the loss of such
an estimable family.
Rev. Fl. A. Knox, who, with his
family. has been visiting at the home
of Capt. }. J. Ballenger, is on busi-
ness trip to Greenville.
Edgar Shanklin, OF Clemson, vis-
tied his mother, Mrs. Julia d. Shank
M&A Saturday and Sunday.
V3Slenry Chastain Is adding to the
rCngth OF his store room. ENID.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02
A New Statc---"S;iSkiyOu."

Medford, Oregon, Feb. 1.-Agita-
ton for the creation Of proposed
new State. to be called "Siskiyou,"
out of Northern California and
Southern Oregon, has reached such
stage that convention has been
called to meet at Eureka, Cal, on
March 18TH
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02

IT troubled with indigestion, con-
stlpalion. no appetite or feel bilious.
give Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets a trial and you will be
pleased with the result. These tab
lets invigorate the stomach and liver
and strengthen the digestion. Sold by
Seneca Pharmacy; l.. G. Martin
Clemson College.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02
Not Yet Finally Settled.

Columbia, Feb. 1.-The Supreme
Courts decision In the Till nan case
was generally expected this morning,
but Chief Justice Jones announced
that the decision had not been reach
ed. but would be handed down as
soon as possible. He announced that
In the meantime the court had decid-
ed to leave the children in the Sena-
tors custody.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02

few minutes delay in treating
some cases Of Group, even the length
of time 1t takes to go for doctor
often proves dangerous. The safest
way Is to keep Chamberlain Cough
Remedy In the house, and at the first
indication of Group give the child
dose. Pleasant to take and always
cures. Sold by DR.. j. w. Bell, Wal
halla; c. w. Wickliffe, West Union.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02
WaycrOss to Plant Celery Farms.

Waycross, Ga, Feb. l.--If expert
ments prove successful. Waycross
may yet be the center OF celery
growing district which will rival the
FLORIDA town famous for this pro-
duct. A 60-acre farm has been sold
near Waycross, a portion of which
VIII be used as an experiment farm
by the new owners.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02

The case OF the three negroes
charged with killing John McGaha
near Honea Path some time last
year resulted in a mistrial last week
IN Greenville. Only eleven Jurors
tried the case, both sides consenting.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-02-02

II troubled with indigestion, con-
Stipation, no appetite or feel bilious.
give Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets a trial and you will be
pleased with the result. These tab
lets invigorate the stomach and liver
and strengthen the digestion. Sold by
Or. }. w. Bell, Walhalla G. w.
Wickliffe, West Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-06

tive procedure. 1t is gratifying to OBJ
serve that this additional protocol Is
being signed without objection by the
powers signatory to the original con-
vention and that there is every reason
to believe that the international prize
court win be soon established.
The identic circular note also pro-
posed that the international prize court
when established should be endowed
with the functions of an arbitral court
of justice under and pursuant to the
adopted by the last
Hague conference. The replies receiv-
ed from the various powers to this pro-
posal inspire the hope that this also
may be accomplished within the rea-
sonably near future.
1t is believed that the establishment
of these two tribunals will go long
way toward securing the arbitration of
many questions which have heretofore
threatened and at times destroyed the
peace Of nations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-06

empire of Japan, promulgated Aug.
20, 1910, marks the final step in a
process of control of the ancient en-
pire by her powerful neighbor that has
been in progress for several years past.
In communicating the fact of annexa-
ton the japanese government gave to
the government of the United States
assurances OF the full protection of
the rights OF American citizens In Ko-
rea under the changed conditions.
Friendly visits of many distinguish
ed persons from the far east have been
made during the year. Chief among
these were their imperial highnesses
Princes Tsai-tao and Tsai-Hsun of
China and his imperial highness
Prince Higashi Fushimi and Prince
Tokugawa, president Of the house Of
peers of Japan. The secretary Of war
has recently visited Japan ana China
in connection with his tour to the
Philippines, and large delegation of
American business men are at present
travelling in China. This exchange of
friendly visits has had the happy eff
feet Of even further Strengthening our
friendly International relations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-06
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Estimates For Next Years Expenses.
Where Savings Have Been Made.

Every effort has been made by each
department chief to reduce the esti-
mated cost of his department for the
ensuing fiscal year ending June 30,
1912 say this in order that congress
may understand that these estimates
thus made present the smallest sum
which will maintain the departments,
bureaus and offices of the government
and meet its other obligations under
existing law and that a cut of these
estimates would result in embarrassing
the executive branch of the govern
ment in the performance of its duties.
This remark does not apply to the
river and harbor estimates, except to
those for expenses of maintenance and
the meeting of obligations under au-
thorized contracts, nor does it apply
to the public building bill nor to the
navy building program. OF course as
to these congress could withhold any
part or all of the estimates for them
without interfering with the discharge
of the ordinary obligations of the gov
eminent or the performance of the
functions of its departments, bureaus
and offices.
y
ing June 80, 1912, as they have been
sent TO the treasury on Nov. 20 of this
year for the ordinary expenses of the
government, including those for public
buildings, rivers and harbors and the
navy building program, amount to $780,
494 ,O13.12. This is $52,964, SS7.36 less
than the appropriations for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1911. 1t is $16,-
$50, 153. A less than the total estimates.
including supplemental estimates SUBJ
mitted to congress by the treasury for
the year 1911, and is s5,574. $50. 80 less
than the original estimates submitted
by the treasury for 1911.
These figures do not include the an
preparations for the Panama canal. the
policy in respect to which ought to be
and Is to spend as much each year as
can be economically and effectively
expended In order to complete the ca
nal as promptly as possible, and there
fore the ordinary motive for cutting
down the expense of the government
does not apply to appropriations for
this purpose. 1t will be noted that the
estimates for the Panama canal for
the ensuing year are more than sat-
000, 900, an increase Of $4,000. 600 over
the amount appropriated for this yesr
a difference due to the fact that tbo
estimates for 1912 include someth,.s
over $4,000 900 for the fertilization os
| the canal
Against the estimates of exuena,-
lures, $3.50, 49zy o13.12. we have esti.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-06
TO APPOINT PEACE COMMITS
SIONERS.
President Is Waiting For EXPIRES
sions From Foreign Powers.


Approaching these enlightened tend
encies of modern times, the congress
at its last session passed a law provid
ing for the appointment of commits
sion of FIVE members ''to be appointed
by the president of the United States
to consider the expediency of utilizing
existing international agencies for the
purpose of limiting the ornaments of
the nations of the world by interna-
tionaI agreement and of constituting
the combined navies of the world an
international force for the preserva-
ton of universal peace and to consider
and report upon any other means to
diminish the expenditures of govern
ment for military purposes and to
lessen the probabilities of war"
have not as yet made appointments
to this commission because 1 have in
vited and am awaiting the expressions
of foreign governments as to their will
ingness to cooperate with us in the
appointment of similar commissions or
representatives who would meet with
our commissioners and by joint action
seek to make their work effective.
Europe, Canada, Etc.
Several important treaties have been
negotiated with Great Britain in the
past twelve months. A preliminary
diplomatic agreement has been reach
ed regarding the arbitration of pecu-
| mary claims which each government
| has against the other. This agree
ment, with the schedules of claims
annexed, will, as soon as the schedules
are arranged, be submitted to the SEN
ate for approval.
An agreement between the United
| States and Great Britain with regard
| to the location of the international
boundary line between the United
| States and Canada in Passamaquoddy
! bay and to the middle of Grand Ma
han channel was reached in a treaty
concluded May 21, 1910, which has
been ratified by both governments and
proclaimed, thus making unnecessary
i the arbitration provided for in the
previous treaty Of April IL, 1908.
The convention concluded Jan. IL
1909, between the United States and
Great Britain providing for the settle
ment of international differences be
| tween CQe Ou1L0Q States anu OdudOA
including the apportionment, between
the two countries of certain of the
boundary waters and the appointment
Of commissioners to adjust certain 9th
er questions, has been ratified by boil
governments and proclaimed.
The work of the International fish
cries commission appointed in 1908
under the treaty of April II, 1908, be
tween Great Britain and the United
States has resulted in the formulation
and recommendation of uniform regu
; lations governing the fisheries of tn
boundary waters of Canada and tn
United States for the purpose of pro
, tecting and increasing the supply o
food fish in such waters. In compile
| ton of this work the regulation
agreed upon require congressional leg
, islation to make them effective AM
for their enforcement in fulfllment o
the treaty stipulations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-06

The policy Of broader and closer
trade relations with the Dominion of
Canada which was initiated In the ad-
5ustment of the maximum and mini
mum provisions of the tariff act OF
August, 1909, has proved mutually
beneficial. 1t justifies further efforts
for the readjustment OF the CONNER
cial relations of the two countries SO
that their commerce may follow the
channels natural to contiguous coun-
tries and be commensurate with the
steady expansion Of trade and indus
try on both sides of the boundary line.
The reciprocation on the part of the
Dominion government of the sentiment
which was expressed by this govern
ment was followed In October by the
suggestion that 1t would be glad to
have the negotiations which had been
temporarily suspended during the sum-
mer resumed. In accordance with this
suggestion the secretary Of state by
my direction dispatched two represent
atfves Of the department of state as
special commissioners to Ottawa to
confer with representatives Of the Do
minion government. They were au-
thorized to take such steps for formu-
lating reciprocal trade agreement as
might be necessary and, to receive and
| consider any propositions which the
Dominion government might care to
| submit
Pursuant to the instructions issued
conferences were held by these COM
missioners with officials of the Domin-
ion government at Ottawa in the early
part of November.
The negotiations were conducted on
both sides in spirit Of mutual accom-.
mediation. The discussion of the com
mon commercial interests Of the two
countries had for its object satisfac
tory basis for a trade arrangement
which offers the prospect of freer in
terchange for the products of the Unit
ed States and of Canada. The confer
ences were adjourned to be resumed II
Washington in January, when it II
hoped that the aspiration of both gov
ernments for a mutually advantageous
measure Of reciprocity will be realized
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-06
OVERTHROW OF KING MANUEL
United States Recognized Portugal
Provisional Republic.

In October last the monarchy in
Portugal was overthrown, provision
al republic was proclaimed, and there
was set up a de facto government
which was promptly recognized by the
government of the, United States for
purposes of ordinary intercourse pend
ing formal recognition by this and 9TH
er powers of the governmental entity
to be duly established by the national
sovereignty.
Liberia.
A disturbance among the native
tribes Of Liberia in a portion of the re-
public during the early part of this
year resulted in the sending under the
treaty of 1862 of an American vessel
of war to the disaffected district, and
the Liberian authorities, assisted by
the good offices of the American naval
officers, were able to restore order
The negotiations which have been un-
dertaken for the amelioration of the
conditions found in Liberia by the
American commission, whose report
transmitted to congress on March %
last, are being brought to conclusion,
and it is thought that within short
time practical measures of relief may
be put into effect through the good Of
fees of this government and the cor
dial cooperation of other governments
Interested in Liberals welfare.
The Near East-Turkey.
To return the visit of the special EN-
bassy sent to announce the accession
of his majesty Mehemet ", emperor