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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-05-17
Millionaire Kills Himself.

New York, May 11.-After an all
night search in Riverside Park, the
body Of Charles Garnett, a st. Louis
found dead in a clump Of bushes,
with bullet through his head. He
had committed suicide during the
night. The cause Is assigned to i'll
health.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-05-17
Locals from Battle Creek.

Battle Greek, May Especial:
Mrs. Lucy Swofford has be-. very Ill,
but we hope for her speedy recovery.
Mrs. e. B. Lee and family are
going to move to Oakway this week.
We regret very much the departure
of this family.
Listen for the wedding bells to
ring soon.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-05-17
Baked at Cold Steel.

II wouldn't let doctor cut my
foot Off," said II. d. Ely, Bantam, o.,
although horrible ulcer had been
the plague of my life for four years.
Instead I used Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and my foot was soon com.
pletely cured" Heals burns, boils,
sores, bruises, eczema, pimples, corns.
Surest pile cure. 25c. at all drug
gists. :.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-05-17

Sick headache results from a dis
ordered condition of the stomach,
and can be cured by the use Of Cham
berlain's Liver Tablets. Try It. For
sale by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-05-17

j. M. Howell, a popular druggist
OF Greensburg, KY. says: I'VE use
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in our
own household and know it is excel
lent. For sale by all druggists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
AFTER TAFT's SCALP
Progressive Republicans Have Begmn
Their Active Warfare.
!, .Lspeeial . The 7 mes -Dispatch.l

Especial TO The ! mes-Dispatchl
WASH washington. September 2S.--Pr"-
their warfare on President Taft in
earnest. They Will hold nation
wide conference In Chicago. October
l6. to consider the nomination of some
other man than the President as head
of the Republican ticket In 1912.
This announcement was made at tho
headquarters OF the Progressives here
to-day. and the following statement was
issued by Walter l. Houser. chairman
in charge:
1t la now simply question
whether the great mass OF Republicans
shall rule the next national conven-
ton, or whether the political organ
izatton and otficeholders will domi.
nate. We arc convinced that the peo-
pie. not the politicians, will dominat tie
II thu people can be made to agree
on what ough, to be done. This con-
terence lis designed to bring them
together from all parts of the coun-
try and let each section see IT is not
alonH IN opposition to the President
but that all sections are of the same
mind.
1T is our desire to take the whole
country into our confidence. There
will be nothing fer CONFEDERATION that
the entire country cannot know-noth-
Ing that we don't want II to know"
Whether the announcement OF the
conference vas made to-day in order
to take advantage of the low ebb OF
President Tafts political fortunes. fol-
lowing the defeat OF reciprocity, Is
merely conjectured.
Mr.. Houser insisted that there was
no such purpose. Tho arrangements
for the conference had been perfect
ed 10 such point that It was now
possible to make the announcement.
and IT would have come at this time
without reference to the Canadian
vote on reciprocity.
Despite this assurance, politicians were
OF opinion to-day that those behind
the anti-Taft movement have skilfully
taken advantage OF a psychological
movement peculiarly favorable to their
plans.
Some idea OF the proportions OF the
work which this anti-Taft committee
has been doing may be gained from
the fact that the committee mailing
lists now number over 100000 names.
representing every State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
NOT TO BE ABANDONED
objection of southerners VIII Not XIII
Cotton Plan.

w
Cotton Plan.
New York. September 23.-The Cen
trail Bureau for the Valuation of Cot
ton Bills of Laoing, recently establish
ed In this city for the prevention OF
frauds in connection with forged bills.
VIII not be abandoned despite the re-
cent rejection of the plan by con-
ference of shippers in New Orleans.
Charles Z. Haight, attorney for the
committee of Liverpool cotton buyers,
on his return from New Orleans. said
Orleans citing did not fairly reflect
the opinion of Southern shippers. OF
the fifty or moro shippers and bank
ers who attended the meeting, he said.
only eleven voted TO reject the plan,
while the others refused to go on REQ
ord either for or against.
The answers received from ship
pers in reply TO letters sent out to
them explaining the new rules, and
the advantages to be obtained there
FROM" said Mr.. Haight, show an
operation.
1T Will not take long for the com
mittee and the European buyers 10
ascertain exactly who those shippers
are When that information has been
obtained, we shall all be able to quiet
down and the cotton shippers who
are SO violently opposed to safeguard :
Ing American and European bankers
adm Fnropean buyers against forgery
can sell their cotton to America
spinnersi while those who do not feel
Keep the forgers out OF the trade can
sell to the European spinners, and
every one will be happy and, bette
Still, every one will be safe
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
WILEY HAS A PLAN
Suggests Publ. Storchouscs to Cut
Cost of Living.
Especial TO The Ttmes-Dispatchl

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.l
Washington. September 23.-Dr. Har-
"ey Wiley. vindicated chief Of the
Bureau OF Chemistry, talked to-day
about how to solve the cost of living
Admitting the seriousness OF the
cost OF living. DIR. Wiley declared the
problem must be solved by elimina-
ton OF the needless middlemen and
by bringing the producer and con-
consumer closer together. Purchasing
u-eplies from public storehouses. Dr.
Wiley advocates. to give relief 10 the
civilian employees OF the government
in Washington, and he says that
similar system OF public supply can
be worked out elsewhere
When II comes TO meats. Dr. Wiley
says the product passes through FIVE
hands. The littlo broker who goes
about the country buying cattle. the
big broker. the butcher. the whole
saler and the retailer. The public has
to pay 1--WE profits.
Abiding to the cost of milk. DR..
Wiley said 1t was about four times
what IT should be to the public. be-
cause OF lack of proper system OF
distribution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
GOT GUGGENHEIM JEWELS
second Butler Is Held on Charge of
Committing Theft.
[special Id The Times.pispatch.l


Port Washington. l. l.. September
2S.-lsaac Guggenheim. the millionaire
president of the National Smelling
company, and brother of United
states Senator Guggenheim. was the
complaining witness against Otto
kleesattel before Justice of the Peace
CHARLES Z. Weeks. on a charge OF
here to-day.
kleesattel is accused of stealing
$500 of Mrs Guggenheim's jewelry.
Inc accused man pleaded not guilty
and was held in $500 bail
Nieesattel entered the Guggenheim
household at Sand Point about three
months ago as second butler. Later
MRS Gusgenheim complained that
some OF her tewelry had mysteriousIy
disappeared. Mr.. Guggenheim per-
sonally interviewed his servants, but
they all denied knowledge of the
,,nett. suspicion fell upon KleesatteI
because he had access to Mrs Gur
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
BELIEVES 1T ACCIDENT
Coroner Rejects Suicide Theory

fTICH.
Chicago. Ill, September 2S-corone
Hoffman. after spending several hours
nvest!gating the death OF Charles w,
Allen. the wealthy leather manufac-
turer of kenosha, Wis. who was kill
dow of his room in a downtown hotel.
expressed teh opinion to-day that the
death was the result of an accident.
coroner Hoffman, upon questioning
learned that Mr.. Allen had been sub
Ject TO attacks of vertigo for several
occasions had suddenly been taken iii
or the street.
Il am convinced that Allen acct
dentally fell out OF the window" said
the coroner: He had no financial or
other troubles which would lead him
to commit suicide
The body was shipped to Kenosha.
Wis. for burial TODAY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
wickersha M. Statement.

Breton Woods, n. H, September %.
Replying to many inquiries concern
ing the authenticity of a reported in
terview published In New York
newspaper this moving. Attorney
General Wickersham made the follow
ing statement to-ngne:
The purported interview is a sum-
mary of two conversations which were
neither understood nor intended to ma
Nor publication. Circumstances un-
necessary to state here led me to ex-
press myself much moro freely upon
the subjects discussed than ] would
have done for publication The report
contains some inaccuracies, For in
stance, did not state TINT the United
States Steel Corporation was com
bination in violation of the law. nor
did l state that the men under indict-
mept in the beef trust cases in Chi
Continued on Second Page)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
Blow to Republicans.

Washington. September 23.-The ac-
cpSsion of Obediah Gardner. of Maine,
as Democratic appointee from a State
for many yea't n stronghold of the
Republican party. viii have a ma
terial effect upon the voting strength
on important questions in the Senate.
When he takes the oath of office the
Democrats in that body. lacking but
four votes of a majority on any mat
ter, Will be nearer to control of the
upper branch of Congress than at any
time for a decade past. The Repub-
lean representation will stand at
forty-nine and the Democratic at
forty-two. there being one vacancy
from Colorado.
In the recent extra session the tariff
measures Were put through the Senate
by alignment of Progressive Republi-
cans with the Democrats. and the aid
of even four OF the Progressives would
enable the full Democratic strength
of the Senate to carry out its Will on
all issues.
While MT. Gardner Is not known to
members of either House of Congress
who happen to be in Washington now,
II is expected that his course will be
aligned with that OF his Democratic
colleague. Senator Johnson.
Representatives. Kinds and Guernsey
Will at the next session be tho only
Republicans In the entire Maine con-
gressional delegation OF two Senators
and four Representatives.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
RANEY SUPERSEDED
General Stockton VIII Become Head
of Patrinrchs Militant.

Indianapolis. Ind. September "a
Though the term for which General
NJ A. Raney. of Marengo. Ia. was
elected as commander of the Patri-
archs Militant does not expire until
January 1. 1912, he Is to be succeeded
within the next ten days by General
a. r. Stocker OF Miamisburg. Ohio.
according to the announcement to day
Of Grand Sire John B. Cockrum, OF
the sovereign grand lodge of Odd-Fel-
lows
Mr.. Cockrum declined to state his
reasons for supersedng General Ra-
ney at this time.
Over the opposition OF General Ra-
ney's friends and the military council
OF the Patriarchs Militant. Me SOW
ereign lodge at its convention here
this week empowered the grand sire
to appoint the commander of the Pa
triarchs Militant, who hitherto had
been elected by the military branch
of the Odd Fellows
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
WHO GETS THE PROFIT?

Department OF Agriculture Seeks An
swer to the Query.
Washington, September 23,-An ef-
fort to ascertain who gets the profits"
the Department of Agriculture hns
made plans for an Investigation OF
retail prices of foodstuffs, and Wash
ington, with It's army of government
employees. probably Will be the base
for the initial inquiry.
Should Congress make an appropria-
ton for the investigation which Sec
rotary Wilson has planned some time
the investigation will take In many
of the larger cities and will extend
to the farm itself
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
MAYOR BEATEN TO DEATH
Fatal Quarrel Cnnsed by Non-Pnyment
of Small Bill.

Atlanta, Ga. September 2s.-w. H.
Johnson. Mayor of Oakhurst. n suburb
of Atlanta, was beaten to death with
a scantling this afternoon BY T. w
Zuber. after the latter had been shot
and mortally wounded by Johnson
medical attention, while Johnson died
at his home about fifteen minutes after
the fight.
The dispute. 1t is stated grew out
OF a small bill which Zuber claimed
Johnson owed him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
sccretary Fisher ni.

Yosemite. Cal. September "a
Secretary OF the Interior Walter Fish
er is suffering from a severe attack
of rheumatism. The secretary Is con.
fined to his room at local hotel,
whore he is receiving the hest pos
sible attention. He came TO this place
to confer with the Federal officials re-
>garaing improvements in Yosemite Ma
tional Park.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
MISS PARNELL. DROWNED
Slater of Lnte Irish Leader Meets
Death While bathing

london, September 23.-An inquest
ty of Devon. disclosed the Identity Of
the body of the woman who was
drowned while bathing in a rough sea
as Catherine Anne Parnell, a sister Of
the late Charles Stewart Parnell tho
great Irish leader. a peculiar coin
,cidence is that on Sunday the unveil-
ing exercises of the Parnell monument
in Dublin are to take place. John Red
preside.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
ACTIVE CAREER ENDED
Renr-AdmiraI Hnrher Goes on Retired
List To-day.

Washington. September 2S.-Retr-
Admiral Giles D. Harder saw the last
of his active service. and VIII be
placed on the retired list tomorrow
on account of age. He is u native OF
Ohio.
During the Spanish American war
Admiral HARDER was executive officer
of the baNleship Texas. and his gall
lantry in the battle of Santiago was
recognized by Congress. He command
ed both the Asiatic and Pacific fleets,
and Is now head of the naval cxamin,
ing and retiring BOARD
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
HOPE FOR SETTLEMENT
Earl of Aberdeen Takes HIND In Strike
rniIll

(Special Cable to The Times Dispatch
Dublin, September 2S.-The settle
ment of tho great railway strike was
taken in hand this afternoon by the
Earl of Aberdeen. Lord Lieutenant OF
Ireland, and there Is a good basis for
hmicably settled. Porters on the Great
Northern Railroad struck to-day, but
the passenger service was little ar
fected. Emulating the Boston Tea
Party" number of strikers to-day
seized consignment OF butter in
boxes. imported from England. anu
threw the boxes into the Lifrey. They
were recovered INV the nolicn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
GARDNER NEW SENATOR
He Is Appointed to Succeed Lnte will
liam r. Frye.

Portland. Me, September 23.-GoYnr-
nor Plaisted to-day appointed Obedia h
Gardner. of Rockland. United States
Senator to succeed the late Senator
William p. Frye. This gives Maine two
Senator's, and reduces the Republt can
majority In the Senate to seven.
Mt Gardner was Democratic candi-
date for Governor in 1906. and was In
the race for the Senate when Senator
Charles +. Johnson was elected last
January. He has a large farm near
Rockland. and has sarved several terms
as master OF the state Grange.
The appointment of Mr.. Gardner is
for the uneXpired term. ending March
4, 1913. Party candidates for the full
term Will be nominated in the primary
next June.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
SHOWS SIGNS OF DECAY
Slow DistintegratIng of washinrto,
Monument Cnu ln nhaaI

NhH I've obScrSed.
Washington. September 23.-The
washington Monument is slowly dis
MIGRATING Observers have noted
signs CT decay in the outer walls
caused from exposure to weather and
bad construction. Upon the marble
facings of the walls numerous de-
posts of sediment have formed. These
are believed to be exudations of de-
caying foundat ton material
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
Meg M Ago Of 1tn y.,r.

West Stockbridge. Mass. September
23.--Mary Mccarthy. believed TO have
been the oldest person in Massachu-
sets. died here to-6S>y, aged 112 years
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-24
s47.oo to California.

Until October H. Tourist sleeping cars
without change. Berth. 50. Washington
Sunset Route. go E. Main Street
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-26
Woman Express
Agent Robbed of Ten
Thousand Dollars
Package Of Money to Pay Coal Miners
at Fuller, Kan, Taken from Mrs.
Gus Joseph.


PITTsBURG Kan, Feb. 2.-Mrs. Gus
Joseph. postmaster at Fuller. a coal camp
near here, was held up by two highway
men last night and robbed Of $4,000 which
she had just received by express from
Kansas City. The money was to have been
used to pay off employees OF the Sheridan
Coal company here. The money was in
one package Two other packages con-
tanning $4,000 each were not found by the
robbers.
The money was sent from Kansas City
last night on the Kansas City Southern
railway. There was so, $50 in all the three
packages, The train arrived at $50 o'clock
and was met by Mrs Joseph and Albert
Briggs, cashier OF the company. The
money was consigned TO an express com
pany Of which Mrs. Joseph is agent
Mrs. Joseph took a package containing
3iO,53 and left the depot first. AS she
stepped out OF the door a masked man
with a revolver confronted her and de-
manded the money. Another robber stood
near by. Mrs Joseph handed over the
money. Briggs. who was close behind. saw
what was going on and threw his two
packages containing $4,000 into corner
The robbers did not llnger 20 determine
whether they had secured all the money
but ran TO a buggy and escaped.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-26
Rowing Americans Not
to Be Made Martyrs
Adventures Captured with Mexican
Insurgents Will Be Tried in
Civil Courts.

WASHINGTON, Feb. @.-one lone
American prisoner Edward H. Biatt. IS in
the ciartel al JuareE, Mexico according to
a telegraph report to the State depart
ment today from American Consul Edwards
at that place. The consul says he is in
close communication with Blatt and is look
Ing after his comfort
The Mexican government has no intention
Of making martyrs of the rowing Ameri-
cans, who have crossed the line 10 cast
their fortunes with the insurrectos Ac-
cording TO the Mexican embassy hsre. these
men, when captured. will be put in Jail
and tried in the ordinary course and ~ due
time, not by "drumhead court-martial. :.
but by the established tribunals. Pendins
the trials they will be treated as ordinary
civil prisoners are treated.
Ell PAsO Tex, Feb, 25.-Mrs c. Fl. Con.
verse OF Giendora. Cal, has arrived to aid
her son, who is held In iaii az Juarez on
tho charge OF sodition. preferred By Rtexi-
can federal troops who captured him at
Guadeloupe His period Of ineommunicado
expires today and he win be arraigned De
fore Federal Judge Miranda Capital pun
ishment cannot be given on the charge
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-26
PARTIAL VOTE ON LORiMEU |
Ayes Sounded and Noes Called for
Before Interruption Comes.
BURROWS INSISTS ON A SPEECH
Bailey Threasens TO Meet Any Ftli-
baster Against Ballet on Case BY
Another Against ApPrO-
priatiOn Bills.

WASHINGTON Feb. 25,-so anxious were
the senators supporting Senator Lorimer
for a vote TO be taken on his case today
that in the senate late today Senator Bailey
threatened 20 meet any filibuster that
might be made against such a measure
with another against appropriation bills.
He wanted an agreement reached on date
for a vote. saying that unless the senate
should agree he was going to insist upon
a vote even II every appropriation bill
should fail
The Texas senator's statement was made
in connection with general discussion
growing out of Senator Burrows effort 70
prevail upon the senate 10 proceed with
the consideration Of the Lorimer matter
II was after $50 O'Clock when Senator
McCumber concluded hts address on reel
procity. and an hour and half remained
before eulogies on the late Representatives
Lowering and Tirren could be proceeded
with. The Lorlmer resolution was laid be-
fore the senate. but no one was prepared
to speak on IT, Senators stone. Crawford
and owen, all of whom desire to be heard
pleaded for a postpcnement. Mr.. Burrows
insisted there must either be a vote or
speech
No one responding the ,dce president pro-
ceeded to direct vote.
Ayea sounded.
The ayes had been sounded and the noes
called for, when there were signs OF much
disturbance on the part Of numerous sena-
tors.
Mr.. Crawford shouted. Il object When
reminded that an objection could not pre-
vent a vote he announced that he was
ready to proceed with q speech, notwith-
standing he was M He said he did not
want to be whipped into service"
Senator Stone moved to adjourn, but the
motion was voted down.
Yielding TO the pleadings OF the unpre-
pared speaker. Mr.. Burrows moved to lay
the resolution aside
Mr. Bailey was not pleased with the suE-
gestion. saying there could not be before
the senate any matter Of higher importance
than that involving the seating OF sena-
tor lie said congress should settle the
matter before final adjournment He said
there was an evident purpose to fiiibuster
against one, although he did not believe
there was any purpose to prevent vote.
Evidently referring 70 the November
elections and to the prospect OF tariff leg
islatlon. he said the people OF the country
had ordered congress 10 do certain things
and n pecessary to do those things he
woulG not object 20 coming back 10 Wash
ington.
After a further exchange Of remarks. Mr..
Burrows dec not 70 press Mr.. Crawford
TO proceed al re question went over.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-26
JanitOr is Accused
Of Stealing Prize Cats
For Wellesley College
Warrant viii Also Be Issued for Pro-
fessOr Who is Charged with Dis
seCting Stolen Pets

NAT1CK, Mass. Feb. 25-Following com
plants from . number Of residents that
household cats we're being stolen John
squires. Wellesley college janitor was
arrested today on warrant charging him
with stealing pets for use in the dlssecting
rooms of the college. saulres, the police
aiiege has admitted he stole cats to supply
the college laboratory.
Occasional complaints rom the towns
people had given the police llttl concern
until recently. when the maEAuders began
carrying off the more valuable pets. when
prize Angora. valued at 1880 disappeared
the police decided to act.
Chief OF Police Brown announced today
that he would secure warrant for the
arrest Of professor. who the chief said
IL responsible for the cutting up OF the
stolen pets
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-26
Enterprising Jehu Collects
Big Fare for a Short Trip

Somewhere on q train spsediRg out to-
ward the western boundary Of ths stats
there is man who Al his earliest oppor-
tunity ls going TO invest his surplus wealth
In line Of hacks. He Is Charles W.
Bishep OF winona, nl and is on bis way
10 Biaden. Neb.
Iis conviction Of the money making pos
sibiliues IN the hack business came 70 him
az an early hour this morning when be
paid an entsrpHsing Jehu the sum o. q 80
20 transfer himself an d,raveliug has from
the Union station 20 the Burlington station.
q distance of about one block.
Tired and travel worn, Bishop stepped
down from an Incoming sleeper az ths
Union station early this morning,
The Burlington station" he said 10 an
esger Jehu, a. be handed over his bag
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-26
Anniversary of Big Events
in the World of Finance

WARRINGTON, Feb. B.-If February
e holds true TO its record and traditions
sometaing important ought 70 happen to-
day in the world Of finance II has been
the birthday Of several epoch-malcing
events In the commercial history OF the
United States on that date.
In i7sl the first United states bank was
established as part OF the general scheme
for support Of public credit proposed by
Alexander Hamilton. first secretary OF the
treasury
In isE z. H. Hartman was born al
Hampstead, l.. l., IN 1907 on his fifty-ninth
birthday anniversary, the late financier tes-
titled before the Interstate Commerce COM
mission that profits on the famous Alton
deal were s2iOOo.oOo; and in 1911 on the
sixty-third anniversary Of his birth. the
governments formal authority viii 20
out Tor the conversion OF the night and
day bank Of New York into the Hartman