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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-08-10
TO UTILIZE WASTE STRAW.
PoStcrity'S Debt to New England as
Indicated by Recent Invention.

New York, Aug. S.-Ten Nilion
tons OF flax straw are burned every
year on the arms Of this country.
In the prOdiSal waste OF this pro-
duct OF the soil there is a Strik ing
analogy between the position of the
Western farmer Of to-day and his
earlier prototype Of the South, prior
to the Invention OF Eli Whitney's cot
ton gin in 1893. Up TO that time.
cotton, now king OF the worlds tex
tile industry, as a habitat of the
Southern house garden had little ap-
parent value. 1t took a whole day to
separate the seed from one pound OF
the clean white staple, making its
cultivation for commercial uses an
impracticable, and an expensive bus
mess enterprise in which few plant
crS dared to embark. SO little cot
ton was raised in the States south OF
Mason and DiXon'S line that the Brit
iSh customs officials, thinking they
were being deceived by false in
voices, seized the first eight bales Of
it entering Liverpool in 1884. on the
ground that such a quantity could
not have been raised in this country
in Il single year.
TO Whitney, who was a native of
New England, the South owes its
present prcdominancc in this field.
His invention, aside from helping to
pay off tho SOuth'S debts has enabled
ii 10 develop an industry which to-
day produces n product Of an aggre-
gate annual value OF $500 900, 900.
TO another nkcc-3cnj jamin Cush-
ing Mudg".-thc West is bchOldcn to
a discovery which is as important in
its relation TO flax as was Whiincy'S S
gin to cotton. BY ii the waste flax
straw is being transformed into
linen, opening up to the farmers a
new avenue Of revenue, which in
time. experts predict, will prove to
them a bonanza, commensurate in
value TO the first fruits OF the cotton
gin.
Out OF the ten million tons Of
straw heretofore regarded as useless,
this genius. whose processes turn the
flax into fabric for manufacturing &
purposes in twcnty-four hours, in
contrast to he 80 weeks consumed
in -nccting the change abroad. says
h, win be able 10 produce two mil
lion tons OF flax fibre. The best
grades are being used TO manufacture
linen dress goods and fine table Fab
ricS and the residue towels. mat
trcSScS, ctc.
AS the South sought a means OF
utilizing cotton TO advantage so has
the West for years looked forward
to solution Of its problem Of trans
mitting its flax straw into a cOmmod-
ity of value. Now that Nudge has
pointed the way by his discovery,
many believe it forcShadowS the es-
tabliShmcnt Of new national indus
try Of commanding Importance to
American commercial supremacy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-08-10
Caught Big, Black TaIantula.
(AndcrSOn Mail, Sth.)

j. X. ManoS, the fruit dealer on
North Main street, was exhibiting
something unusual this morning in
the insect line. 1t was a black ta-
rantula with a hairy body about two
inches in length and with legs much
longcr--the whole giving the obscr-
yer the creepS.
a day or two ago Mr.. Manos re-
ccivcd shipment Of bananas from
New Orleans, to which point they
had come from Cuba. Among the
bananas was found the insect--onc
Of the most dangerous that exists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-08-10

Blackpool, Eng, Aug. S.-A. V.
Roe, novice aviator, is suffering
from burns sustained last night,
when, while making trial flight,
his machine caught fire in mid air.
The flames spread rapidly and Roe
was under great danger from pc
troll explosion, but he coolly guided
his machine toward the earth
When he was but few feet from
the earth the burned planes gave
way, and the machine fell with a
thud.
Roe escaped, however, with slight
injuries.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-08-10
Why Suffer
from Eczema :?
a Georgia Man Tells His Expert
enCc.

~ Ncnlrlo MAN lcllS Ills IINpCl1-
cnCc.
was afflicted with very bad
ease of Eczema for twenty-five years,
which was in my feet, legs and hips.
Through all this time l tried differ
cnt remedies and doctors prescrip-
tions, obtaining no relief until
used your HUNTS CURE.
One box (50c.) cured me entirely,
and though two years have elapsed,
| have had no return of the trouble
Naturally, l regard it as the great
est remedy in the world.
Yours, J. p. PERKINS,
Atlanta, Ga.
Manufactured and Guaranteed by
\. B. RICHARDS MEDICINE CO.,
Sherman, Texas.
For Sale by
NORMAN COMPANY, Druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-08-10

When the digestion is all right,
the action Of the bowels regular,
there Is a natural craving and relish
for food. When this IS lacking you
may know that you need a dose Of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They strengthen the di-
gestivc organs, improve the appetite
and regulate the bowels. Sold by
Dr.. ]. w. Bell, Walhalla; Chas. w.
Wickliffe, West Union.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-08-10
FOR SALE OR RENT.

Two-horse farm two miles Wal
halla; eight-room house; two.rcoM
tenant house; two-story barn; pas
ture and orchard. Apply to w. II.
Cary, Walhalla, S. G. &C.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-08-10

halla saturday. Come ana bring the
, boys.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. B. Oelkers are
| now occupying the cottage residence
Of Mrs. A. Oclkcrs in West End.
Miss Ruth Wingo, of Greenville,
is visiting her friends, Misses Kate
and Hannah Harrison.
Plenty Of brick-hard and sal
mon--now ready for delivery in any
quantity. w. John Schroeder, Wal
halla. 80
There will be no services at
Double Springs on the third Sunday
in this month, the pastor being en-
gagged in a meeting at Whitmire.
MIR. and Mrs. Il. w. Ashc, of
Anderson, and Mr.. and Mrs. Il. I'll.
Thompson, Of Cleveland. Ca, are
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. r. Earle. in Midway.
"A protractcd meeting will begin
at Whitmire Methodist church next
Tuesday morning at | a. m. Rev.
w. \. Massabcau, OF Greenvillc. will
assist the pastor.
w. T. Ballcnger. OF Westmin-
stcr, has the thanks Of The Courier
force for Il nice treat in the shape OF
a half dozen fine cantalOupeS OF his
own raising. They were fine melons.
If you will try Kurfee's paint
you will be convinced Of its superior
ity in looks and wearing qualities.
Sold by Dan Il. Good.
Call at our store next Monday,
August ). and have your fall and
winter suit and ovcrcoat made 10 or
der by the Globe Tailoring Company,
Of Cincinnati. They represent the
standard OF quality in clothing. c.
w. e j. +. Bauknight, Walhalla.
The county board OF registra-
ton will be at Oakway to register
qualified electors on August % from
to ~ o'clock. The board will be
at South Union from 1.30 to 1 in
the afternoon. All voters who de-
sire TO register at these precincts
will meet the board at the times
named.
The Bcavcrdam Baptist 4Asso-
citation convened with Bethel Baptist
church (OakwaN) yesterday morn
ing. The attendance is very large.
The body will adjourn tomorrow.
An election Of officers was held yes
terday with the following result:
\. =. Marctt. moderator, reelected;
~ ,u, ,,,
"''tt -, "o'H' ''SSc -, NV i'''
ana '"hn l." p""h"'SnI Ni'' '''Nr 'oI
h."''o" MOI ni1,S ~! d" 'N''h"c"
p'c"""ic UP ,."",' n.'""i'S I'oP
! overs !" Ne" 'N' '\'"HH,'' N''"-
! u''h o'''''' Nn''"7o' N'''c n'''' .,'.'' J.
Louisville and other places OF inter
est. III" ,'lP IS ""c 10 '"e ma 't''e
liSNt Oh thc NuHCHicIu anu olil'
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-08-10

BE sure and take bottle of
Chambcrlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy with you when
starting on your trip this summer.
1t cannot be obtained on board the
trains or steamers. Change Of water
and climate often cause sudden at
tacks Of diarrhoca, and it Is best to
be prepared. Sold by J.. G. Martin,
Clemson College; Seneca Pharmacy.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-11-03

badly soiled when he squats in the cir
Gle with Komalty, Kiowa Bill, Little
Wolf. Prairie Chief. Little Calf and
the other wise men.
The long pipe and many grunts are
the most apparent features of this
council, which sometimes lasts as long
as the night session of a state con.
vention.
The ghost dance, however, enliv-
ened things. When time came for
the dancers to take their places. It
became evident what had been going
on in the tepees. The participants
appeared in full glory of feathers, war
paint, blankets, buckskin garments,
beads and gaudy trinkets. These In.
dams justified any colored picture of
a painted red man that has ever been
printed.
All dancers, squaws and braves to-
gether, join hands and form a circle
around group of few Of the Oldest
and wisest of the chiefs. The latter
sing or chant a tribal song. Their
voices are pitched in a shrill, high
key, which might be compared to the
treble" of the early-day white folks
class meeting, and the song usually
ends with war whoop, which is a
bit disquieting to timid spectators, o.
casionally the dancers Join in the
chant ans also in the whoop. espe.
cially when the dance is given by the
light of campfire and there Is a bet.
ter opportunity of impressing white
folks.
The dance Is given in five-minute
rounds, between which the Indians
walk about and converse with each
other much as at fashionable ball.
Conversation with white visitors IA
limited to the younger Indians, those
who have attended school. The older
ones, when addressed, answer mo
savee," but If the person speaking has
something Of interest to the Indian to
impart and will continue talking, hs
usually finds that the brave under.
stands all that he cares to.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-11-03
INDIANS CONE To
DANCE IN AUTOS
WELCOME, TWO BITS" GREET.
ING OF kIoWA BILL, TRIBAL
COUNCIL HOST,
RED MEN CHARGE GATE FEE
Ghost Dance, With Frequent War
hoops, Features Of Big Three-Day
Meeting Near Hobart, Oklahoma
Great Attraction for Pale Face.

Hobart, Ok.-"Welcome, Two Bits"
was the greeting Kiowa Bill gave the
white visitors who gathered at his
farm to witness the ceremonies at
tending the council and ghost dance
Of the Cheyenne and Kiowas during
their fall visit. A good sprinkling of
the Indians present made the trip
from their homes in automobiles.
Kiowa Bill is crafty business man
and he knows the value of his chief.
tainship and also of Indian ceremo-
malls. The gathering at his farm was
to last three days and provisions cost
money. so he proceeded to make the
show self-sustaining. Beef was the
chief article on the menu and often
there was not time enough to cook It.
The visitors found as much attrac-
ton in the personality of those gath
cred for the council, as in the proceed.
ings themselves. The Indians still
take these councils quite seriously, or
at least appear to.
Lone Wolf, in his clerical garb, was
there. Wolf represented the Kiowas
In the opposition to the opening Of
the Kiowa-Comanche country in 1901
so persistently that he lost standing
with the authorities. It was con-
cluded that he was more of a spokes-
man for wealthy cattlemen than for
his tribesmen and the government
has since ignored him, dealing with
his tribe through others. He is Bap-
fist clergyman and always appears in
civilian dress. which becomes pretty
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-11-03

NE of the strangest stories that
ever came out of the tropic seas
Is that of Edward Thompson, the
only American who ever became
king In his own right. Moth
ing more romantic exists in pc.
etry or legend than the tale OF
the lad from southern Illinois,
who founded a kingdom In the
faroff isle of Naikeva. For
quarter of a century he ruled in
his savage realm, forgetful of the
world that had forgotten him.
While he sat in judgment over
tribesmen or led his warriors to
the world was being changed.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-11-03

the affairs OF his tribesmen or led his warriors to
battle the map of the world being changed.
Only the fantest echoes from civilization ever
reached the island kingdom of Naikeva, where ruled
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-11-03
Grasshoppors Ate His Coat,

Washington. Pa.--Recently Oscal
West of Venetia attended Sunda,
school picnic. He dotted his coat.
rolling it into bundle and PLACING
it In a grassy place. When he was
ready to start home and went to get
his coat he found 1t literally eaten uu
by the hoppers.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-11-03
Deadlock.

OGdUTOCKs y
"Who is that man who has been sit
ting behind the bar day after day1"
inquired the stranger In Crimson
Gulch.
THAT'S Stage Coach Charley. He's
in peculiar predicament. He went to
town last week and got his teeth
fixed. Then he came here. and, bein'
broke. ran up bill on the strength Of
his seven dollars worth of gold film.
Charley won't submit to havin' the
nuggets pried out an the proprietor
won't let him git away with the col.
lateral. and there you are!
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-11-03
GEoRnz hAER

Mike-shure. OF feel very queer.
Dan. OF have SIGH feel av fullness
after me meals. Do yes know a rim
Idly fur thot?
Dan-Oi do, me bhoy. Whin yez sit
down to ate meal, don't ate ony.
Mike-But thin OF shud be full av
emptiness!
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-11-03
RHEUMATISM
"a :: !: :
~ - n
~ y
Il
6A

want every chronic rheumatic to throw
s%sZ sl ~ %e sa1s 81 pfPsntg -
T1SA REMEDY . trial No matter Whist
your friends may Gay, no matter how
trcjudiced you may be against oil aQver.
ti:ed remedies. e # once "S .t e THSF 4sqf-
FIsM REMNDY, II It fails to giye salts
1action,I will refuAd your money.-4unyon
Remember this remedy contains NO sal
lcylic acid, no opium cocaine. morphine o.
th@ guarantee Of the Pure Food and Drug
Act.
For sale BY Ill druggists. Price. x6c.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-11-03

There are some rich men who have
made their fortunes honestly. Also
you may have heard of the needle In
the haystack.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-11-03
Her Tribute.

t7GT JrTUUI0s
Randall-How did you like the mill
tary parade, Ida?
Miss Representations never saw
enough men in all my life before
Harper's Bazaar.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-11-03

The want of fear leads to the fear
of want. Be fearful to be fearless
Cox.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-07
WANT MONEY
TORUN THE
|. |. 8 c.

Replying to Governor Haskell's teIe-
gram as 70 the adyisability Of calling
a special session or the legislature.
Senator T. n Taylor of this city
stated that be Was 10 favor q such
q session and urged the governor to
include IN his caM a recommendation
for an appropriation for the T. 7 & G..
col Ike Claud submitted a resolu.
tion 10 the farmers who are in ses-
sion here today, which also recon-.
mends an appropriation BY the state
Tor the maintenance OF the school.
The girls college is being con
Quoted this year with funds sub
scribed by citizens OF chicllasha II
IS expected that the new building VIII
be completed In tisae for occupancy
next September and unless the spe.
cial session provides funds for cur
rent expenses the school will be in
hard straits II is hoped that the
legislature can be induced "a make
an appropriation for next term
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-07
COUNCIL
MEETING
Routine Business is Han
died Reports Of
Officers

The first meeting Of the city couu-
Gil this year was held yesterday aft
ernoon, the session being devoted
chiefly to routine business. Reports
Of officers were received bills were
allowed and it was agreed to hold
another meei9g at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon
g. P HolIingsworth, who was
awarded the contract for waterworks
extensions, filed surety bond and
the same was referred to the city at.
torney for investigation.
A. T. lobe, a police officer. was re-
lieyed upon the recommendation Of
the police committee, His successor
was not appointed Chief Doss was
given a two weeks leave Of absence.
w Killion, d former police officer
was relieved from duty in December,
filed a claim for a full months salary
and same was disallowed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-07
MEETING OF
RETAILERS
TONIGHT
Secretary MCCraCken Ur-
GeS All the Members
to Be There

Secretary McCracken Of the Chick
asha Retailers association has called
special meeting for this evening,
Ills call reads as follows.
The president has asked this OF
flee to call a meeting OF the Retailers
association for Friday night al the
courthouse at y. m. sharp There
are matters OF vital importance. which
will come before the meeting BY men
who thoroughly understand their sub
jects- Merchant members please
wake UP TO the fact that you are barly
needed and badly wanted at above
time and place II is no trouble to
secure the attendance Of a certain
few, who are always present. when
the yare needed and when work Is
to be done.
This association must take on new
life this season and in order to do
same. must have working timber
You viii not be detained long.
Come promptly and you can get
away early"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-07
IN GRASP
OF COAL
FAMINE
DenizenS Of Big Lake CITY
ShiVering in the
Cold

Chicago Jan Title long contin-
ued cold weather has reduced the re-
serve supply Of coal in Chicago to such
an alarming extent that dealers were
powerIess today to supply the demand
fo rfuel for many manufacturing insti-
tutions that are facing a shutdown
unless relief comes within the next
IS hours.
The railroads we're frantically urged
BY the coal merchants to get coal into
the Chicago yards. Thousands Of
carloads Of coal are reported to be
waiting on sidings because of lack
Of locomotives to move them.
Today the thermometer in Chicago
eegistered four degrees below zero at
the minimum. Though warmer
weather is predicted for tomorrow.
another cold wave Is predicted for
next week and large coal consumers
fear serious results unless the coal
supply is replenished. The United
States naval training station at Lake
Bluff was forced to shutdown to-
day because Of lack Of coal The II
linois Steel company reported that
the coal situation at Gary, Ind. and
South Chicago was serious.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-07
Let CONTRACT
FORT. |. & C.
FEB. IS

Guthrie Okla, Jan. THE board
Of affairs IS planning to let the con-
tract about February Is for the
100000 girls industrial school az
chickIsha ana FOR the two new
buildings for the insane asylum at
ylnita. These latter two buildings
are 20 be built on the cottage plan
and ave to cost approximately $780,
600
On January p The contract win be
lei Tor the university preparatory
school to be located at claremore
which is 10 cost in the neighborhood
Of $4,000 as well as for the frame
cottages for the orphans home. at
Pryor Creek, which win cost about
$1,000
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-07

IN TOWN
Institute and
County Union

with two farmers meetings In
progress here today, chiclSasha be-
came nc mecca OF the soil tillers Of
Grady county
This morning the County Farmers
Union convened in the auditorium Of
the city han and this afternoon the
Grady County Farmers Institute was
called TO order III the hall over the
postoffice.
Little business was transacted at
the morning session OF the union, but
late this afternoon the annual election
of officers was held. Henry Milen
Of Rush Springs has been president
during the past year and Ed Williams
OF the same place has been secretary.
Among those here to attend the
institute are J. c. Elliot, state super
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-07

intendent Of institutes and Prof T. NJ.
Jeffords and Prof w. A. Linklater
both Of the latter being from the
state A. & NJ college. They are on
the program for lectures on subjects
Of practical interest 10 farmers.
Mayor Edwards delivered brie1
address Of welcome to the institute
this afternoon, after which President
Il. NJ Mozier Of Minco delivered his
annual address.
The session will continue all day
tomorrow and among other features
Of the program win be an address on
the work Of the government demon
stration farms by +. T. Ferguson Of
Minco, and also an address by County
Superintendent r. H. Wilson Dr.
Riddle win discuss good roads.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-07
WILL HELP
CHICKASHA
To Get Building Bailey
PrOmiSeSCan't Re-
ply to Reporter

Col George w Barefoot spent a
couple Of days in Fort Worth the
first Of the week with his bosom
friend, ideal statesman and patron
saint Senator Joe Bailey and he
brings back the assurance that the
junior Texas senator viii help Chick
aaha get federal building, just as
he made and won the fight to estab-
lish . federal court here.
Il shall be glad to assist your sen
ators and representatives IN every
possible way when the matter Of a
public building appropriation for your
city comes up. said the senator to
Col. Barefoot The senator has a
host Of former constituents in Okla
homa and he says his mail from the
New State is as large as it is from
Texas.
Vol. bdielool feiHleS an interesting
story Of how Senator Bailey received
a reporter for the Dallas News, pa
per that has been bis ardent foe.
There was a political confab Of some
importance going on in Fort Worth
and the News reporter called on the
senator to inquire as to his mission
in the city In reply TO the reporters
question The senator said: "You can
just say to your readers that ] am
here for the purpose of talking poli-
tics with George Barefoot Of Oklaho
ma-thats all
(-nortra Holden Is retaortad bpttof.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-07
.SKEW'S
REPORT
FOR DEC.

The report Of State Game Warden
j. s Askew to the secretary. Of state
for the motnh Of December shows
that 22,45f resident hunting licenses
and 5,655 permits were issued. Tulsa
county issued 1856; Choctaw county
597 sequoyah county 5s7, and Caddo
county, 1872 Seven counties in the
state issued over foud hundred each.
Three counties did not report any Ii
cense sold. sixty-seven nonresident
licenses were sold and one alien III
cense.
TwentJ-seven reports Of arrests for
violating the game laws were reported
Of these there were twenty-three con
yicaions, three dismissals upon pay
'ment Of costs and one discharge The
amount OF the fines received was
sl62.S7.
Mr. Askew IS sending out to the
county clerks statements Of their ac-
counts with his office. that the ac.
counts may be checked over and adj
iusted so that the books may be
closed at the end Of the present sea-
son without difficulty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-07
HOFFMAN QUITS BOARD.

Guthrie, Okla, Jan Roy Hoff-
man Of Chandler today resigned the
chairmanship Of the state board Of
affairs and was appointed Judge Of
the court Of the Tenth Judicial dis
trict, to succeed J. 3. A. Robertson
Of Chandler, who today resigned to
enter upon his gubernatoriaI cam
paign John }. Garbach, prominent
democrat Of Woodward has been Of
fered the place vacated BY Hoffman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-07
4444s4+@4A4@44444

Citizens Of Phillips addition filed
protest against being taken into the
city limits.
The report Of the superintendent of
water and sewers showed receipts of
$1923.51. The police department coll
Iected 1886 during the month
City Engineer Colby field his report
for the year, showing receipts as fol-
lows Sidewalk permits. $679; lot
surveys, $197; sale Of dirt. ST.
276. Engineering fees for supervis-
ion of public work brings the total
up to S15S5S.44. The expenses Of
the department were $12.5l3.65.
leaving a balance Of $3,939.