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Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-02
EVIDENCE WITHHELD.

Atlanta, Ca Aug. Counsel for
Daisy Ope Grace, on trial accused Of
having attempted to kill her husband.
charged that lawyers for the state
had wilfully withheld evidence in
their prosecution. The charge was
made while Mrs. Grace's lawyers
were arguing today for her acquittal.
Referring to the medicine with
which the prosecution contended Mrs.
Grace drugged her husband before
she shot him. the attorney for the
defense said: "They have tried to
convey the idea that she planned to
drug Grace with this medicine. which
Grace, who was at their beck and call.
knew he bought himself, and which
they know he bought We had to in
troduce the evidence that he bought
it,"
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-02
RIe TIMRER sALE.

San Francisco. Aug. 2.--The largest
timber sale the government has ever
made under one contract and the larg-
est sugar pine belt operation in Cali
fornia was consummated yesterday
when SOO,OOO,OOO feet Of pine lumber
in the Sierra forest reserve in Ma
dera county was bought by the sier-
ra Sugar Pine company. recently or
ganized by San Francisco capitalists.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-02

Washington, Aug. 2.-Senator Sim
mons, representing the democratic
insurgent alliance in the senate and
Representative Underwood, democrat
ic leader OF the house, today reached
an agreement to frame compromise
wool bill similar to that President
Taft vetoed last summer A meeting
Of the wool tariff conferees win be
held tonight The conferees on the
iron and steel bill, which is expected
to pass both houses before night. pro
ceeded in accordance with the pre-
arranged program. They agreed to
all senate amendments to the house
bill except that for repeating the Ca
madam reciprocity act.
Senator Simmons will move that
the senate abandon the reciprocity
amendment and will have the support
of democrats and progressives in
that action. The compromise on the
wool bill will be on the basis of 20
per cent duty on raw wool instead
Of 20 per cent as in the house bill
and s5 per cent as III the LaFollette
bill. On yarns the LaFollette rate
Of 45 per cent and the house rate Of
80 per cent viii be compromised at
IS per cent. on ready made cloth
ing, knit fabrics. women's dress
goods and the like, the LaFolIette
rate Of IS per cent and the house
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-02
COTTON ONLY EAIR

Washington, Aug. 2. The condition
Of the growing cotton crop Of the Uni
ted States on July 25 was 56.5 per
cent Of a normal, according to the de-
partment of agriculture report issued
at noon today.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-02
FORMER PRESIDENT ACCUSED
OF MAKING CONTROL OF THAT
CORPORATION GROW ABSOLUTE
]. P. Morgan and Other Capitalists Said to
Have Been Greatly Enriched
GIGANTIC COMPANY FLAYED EDUNNERCIFULLY

lis Policies Are Said to Have Been Instrumental For Lower SOCO
OgCa Condition Of lis Employees Publicity Is Recon-
mended a Remedy for the Evil Found to Exist
Representative Sterling Files Minority Report
Other Members Also Dissent
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-02

Continued on Page Four)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09
]. Il i. i. j. j. i. !. j. !. il j.
J. WALHALLA SCHOOL NOTES. i.
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The IssaQuena Literary Society
was reorganized Friday, September
9th, with tho following officers:
Florence Hetrick, president; Frances
Earle, vice president; Ola Grubbs.
secretary and treasurer; Geo. Kauf-
mann and Ida Biemann, literary
critics.
A junior crack team has been Or
ganiZed with the boys Of the fifth,
sixth and seventh grades as mem
bers. The age limit has been placed
at IA years. The first meet will be
with the West Union school on Fri
day afternoon, when a relay race will
be run. There will be ten
for each school, each runner covering
one-fith OF a mile. The race will be-
gin at 400 p. M, starting from West
Union. The finish can be seen at the
Confederate monument.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09
WOMAN's MISSIONARY UNION.
Benverdam Auxiliary to Meet ut Oak
WY on "Wednesday Next.

Benverdam Auxiliary to Meet ut Oak
way on Wednesday Next.
A meeting of the w. NJ. IT,, auXil-
larry to Beaverdam Association, will
be held in the Fourth Division with
Bethel church (Oakway) on Wednes-
day, October 10th. 1t Is urged that
every society in the association shall
be represented.
Program.
Prayer and praise, with Scripture
quotations.
Welcome, by Mrs. w. w. Bearden.
Response, by Mrs. Joe Allen.
Roll call with verbal reports.
Welcome to new societies and Wis
itors.
Discussion: The feasibility of cir
culating mission study courses with
Breazeale.
Duet by Misses Bruce and Eu-
banks.
"Why should every woman be in
terested in m~issions?" Mrs. ID. A.
Perritt.
Devotional exercises, by Mrs. J. A.
Kelley.
Adjourn for dinner, one hour.
Hymu-Chain Of prayer.
Consecration-Mrs. j. A. Watkins.
Talk on personal Service'-Mrs.
j. w. Shelor.
Question box, literature, ETC..
Collection.
Song-"Blest be the Tie"
Dismission.
Mrs. d. A. Perritt,
Supt. w. NJ. A., B~eaverdam Assn.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09
Suit Filed Against Anderson.

Anderson, Oct. miss Lulu Arm
strong, Of Honea Path. has instithted
suit against Anderson county Tor
damages in the amount Of $4,000,
which she claims to have suffered
when injured when an automobile in
which she was riding collided with a
rope stretched across a public road
several months ago to warn drivers
Of a washout at Four-Mile branch.
Miss Armstrong occupied a seat in
DR.. kirkpatrick'S automobile and the
driver OF the machine did o see the
rope. The rOne snatchcd off the
windshield, scattering glass over the
occupants. The rope then struck
several Of the occupants on their
throatS and snatched them from their
seats. Miss Armstrong suffered one
ear to be severely cut and also lost
several teeth. Other members OF the
party we're severely injured.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will make application to
d. A. Smith, Judge Of Probate for
Oconee County, in the State of South
Carolina, at his office at Walhalla
Court House, on Friday, the 25th
day Of October, 1912, at II o'clock
In the forenoon, or as 500 thereafter
as said application can be heard, for
leave to make final settlement of
the estate Of Fl. NJ. Hardin, deceas-
ed, and obtain final discharge as Ad-
ministrators Of said estate.
M. l.. HARDIN,
w. A. HARDIN,
Administrators.
September rs, 1912. 39-42
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate
r. G. Strother, deceased, are hereby
notified to make payment to the nm
dersigned. and all persons having
claims against said estate will pre-
sem the same, duly attested, within
the time prescribed by law or be
barred.
MRS. II. G.. STROrHER,
EXecutriX.
West Union, S. C.
Oct. 2, 1912. 40-43
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09

cole grain drills at Hutchinson
Bros. & Co., West Union. adv. AZ
Mrs. K. p. Smith and little
daughter, or Anderson, are visiting at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. N. L.. FAINT.
-Four cows for sale. See r. G..
Carter at Carter & Co.'s. adv. s
Mrs. A. p. McClair, of Atlanta,
spent several days this and last week
in Walhalla visiting among her many
friends, who are always glad to well
come her back to her old home.
See II new fall goods before
you buy. Carter & Co. adv.
Mrs. John w. Wickliffe and chill
dren, after spending some time in
Toronto, Canada. returned to their
home in West Union last week, to
the delight of their many friends.
r. S. Rutledge, accompanied by
his sister, Mrs. Mary Duncan, and
niece, Mrs. Mason Simpson, are on a
few days visit to Mr. and Mrs. Dock
Dickson, Of Greenwood. Mrs. Dick
son is a sister of Mr.. Rutledge and
Mrs. Duncan.
For Sale-Good family horse,
ness; price, $175. w. II. Hetrick,
Walhalla. adv.
The many friends of Louis c..
Harrison will regret to learn that he
will leave Walhalla Saturday next
to become a resident of Augusta, Ga.
Mr.. Harrison has been for some time
secretary Of the Walhalla plant of
the Monaghan Cotton Mills, but has
resigned this position to accept a
position as assistant to the division
passenger agent Of the Southern
Railway, whose headquarters are in
Augusta. We hope that IL young
friend may attain the very highest
degree Of success in his new position.
He is an able young nan and already
familiar with a large part Of railway
clerical work. His brother, Frank
Il. Harrison, Jr., stands high in the
estimation of railway officials.
Miss Gertrude Smith entertained
most charmingly the members Of the
Emery Circle or Tuesday Of last
week. After all the guests had ar
rived and a half hour had been spent
in dainty embroidery, Miss Smith in
vited the ladies to join in an old
fashioned spelling bee, which caused
much merriment and proved how
easy 1t is to forget. Dainty refresh
ments we're served by the hostess,
assisted by Misses May FAINT and
Eleanor Keys. Miss Smiths guests
were Mesdames J. A. Ansel, c.. w.
Bauknight, n. l.. FAINT, j. r. Hughes,
w. c. Hughs, Harry Hughs, e. r.
Lucas. E.. L.. H%erndon, George Sea-
born, J. A. Steck, and Mrs. T.. H.
Tatum, Of Bishopville; Misses Sue
Maxwell, Eloise Strother, May FAINT,
Julia Maxwell and Eleanor Keys.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09
Thomas }. Ryan Suicides.

Philadelphia, Oct. 6.-Thomas j.
Ryan. for many years a leader of the
Democratic party in this city and a
prominent promoter Of amusements,
ended his life here to-day by shoot
ing himself through the mouth. His
body was discovered in his office in
a downtown office building shortly
after he had been discussing business
affairs with his private secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09

Here is a woman who speaks from
personal knowledge and long expert
ence, viz: Mrs. P. III. Brogan, of Will
son, Pa, who says: 81 know from ex-
pcriencc that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is far superior to any other.
For Group there is nothing that excels
it, For sale by all dealers. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09

If you have young children YOU
have perhaps noticed that disorders
of the stomach are their most COM
mon ailment. To correct this you
will find Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets excellent. They are
easy and pleasant to take, and mild
and gentle in effect. For sale by all
dealers. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09

FOR SAIIE-Farm Horse; in fine
condition: good worker; travels
well. Apply at Courier Office.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09

WE WANT to buy one-half million
Dogwood and Persimmon Shuttle
Blocks, from 12h to 23 inches In
length. Prices range from $4,000
per thousand downward. See d. l..
Norris, Manager, The Southern Shut
tie & Bobbin Co., Westminster, s. G..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09

]. w. Copeland, Of Dayton, Ohio,
purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for his boy who had a
cold, and before the bottle was all
used the boys cold was gone. Is that
not better than to pay a five, dollar
doctors bill. Sold by all dealers. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09

WANTED-A renter for a good
corn farm. Address Box 272, Wal
halla, S. G..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09
Observation-Disclosures. observation-disclosures,
10 WANTS, FOR SALE, LOST .
10 AND FOUND. j

Notices under this Heading one !.
:. cent a word each insertion. !.
|. Cnitials count as words.) !.
e.t'sf. j..t.t..t..i.. t..t H.f..i-.l. .i..i..i..l.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09

At a called meeting of the track
Of the High School Lloyd Brown
was elected captain. Considerable
interest is being taken by the boys,
and 1t Is likely that several races will
be run before the cold weather sets
in.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-09

The Carolinian Literary Society
was organized by the members of the
fifth and sixth grades on October Sd.
The following officers were elected
to serve for three months: President,
White; vice president, Hole
Seaborn; secretary, Joe Moss;
orderly critic, Robert Kay.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-15

hungrily picks out tho trail back to the
cradle of the child. At an open window
beside the cradle pair of glaring eyes
appear. They take in the room with
one sweeping glance and. the next in
slant the leopard has the child IN its
teeth and is gone
The mother gives chase. and her hus-
band with an armed guard boards an
elephant and follows her trail. The
mother tracks the leopard to the secret
entrance to the Grotto of Torture.
Only a moment she hesitates, then
plunges forward. She is instantly
seized and dashed to post amidst a
weird collection of snakes and lizards.
Her husband reaches the cave few
moments later and rescues the mother
and infant child.
An unusually elaborate musical pros
gram rounds out this splendid selection
OF subjects
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-15

and John c. Fisher, under whose
Miss Barnett win make
her local appearance, is confident the
playgoers of this city will find The
Red Rose The best costumed play
they have ever seen here,
The play is laid in the Latin quar-
tar Of Paris The first act repre-
serts an art school; the second is
laid on the grounds of wealthy
baron, in the enyirons of Paris; the
third depicts the Four Arts ball. The
story has to do with the love Of 2
son OF an American millionaire for
Lola, an artists model Lola is i'm
personated By Miss Barnett. support
ing the star are Nelson Riley. BLY,
Brown, Walter II. eatlett, WaS5e
Num-, Russell Lennon, Charlotte Pull
brick and others, the entire orGanila :
ton numbering over SO people.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-15
At the Woods Theater.

Despite the dissemination Of the di
vine Sarah to favor Boise theater-
goers III the past, it has remained for
the management of the Woods TO se-
cure her photo play production u
Queen Elizabeth, which Viii BE pre-
scented at thar theater, beginning with
tomorrow matinee. Insofar as this
production is the most stupendous in
cost and magnitude ever attempted.
and is the Offering Of note only the
worlds premiere tragedienne, but also
Americas master producer. Daniel
Frohman. the presentation of this play
in Boise obviously marks an epoch In
photo play Offering in this city, ana
stamps the management of the Woods
as being positively sincere In guaran-
teeing the best obtainablc IN exclusive
~ high-class feature photoplay pro-
duction.
Reviewing Queen Elizabeth" In the
New York Word, one Of Americas
foremost dramatic critics says:
MADAME Sarah Bernhardt. as an ac-
tress in motion pictures, made her
American debut Friday afternoon in
the Lyeeum theater, New York, before
few spectators who We're present At
the invitation of Daniel Frohman, who
recently became managing director of
new motion picture firm called the
| Famous Players Film company, the
! purpose Of which is to present we'll
known PLAYERS of tho legitimate stage
in the plays that have Won fame for
them. Mr. Frohinan and his associates
| set out by acquiring the rights to the
4 pictures of Madame BernharGt in
\ Queen Elizabeth, a play in four acts bN
! f. Moreau. recently produced by the
actress herself in Paris.
The story Of the play rather thar
the play itself is told in the pictures
which make an entertainment lasting
about an hour. The costumes and set
tings are those used IN the play. but
tho absence of words has made neees-
sary the elimination OF the long scenes
and the introduction of numerous cpl,
sodes to further tell the story of tbs
drama, which is laid around the love y
the English queen to the earl of Els
SEX
This production is supplemented hs
an especially selected musical program
which Director Duchand of the Wood
has arranged for pipe organ, viii
IiaAO accOfnpanir0enf
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-15
At the Picture Shows

produced is the largest in the world.
This Offering is by tho Selig Polyscope
company and pretty Miss Betty Harte
appears in the title role. 1t tells or
Pietro. handsome young Italian. VINO
is in love with Maria, the village mag
mates daughter. refused by the father
after swearing eternal love for her,
who with her rosary about his neck
goes to America to win fortune that
shall win her. Eventually he makes
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-15

Zoe barnett. In "rhe Red Rose
win be the attraction at the Pinuey
theater ON Monday aud Tuesday
nights. Miss Barnett's new musical
comedy is in three acts. II was writ
ten by Harry +. Smith and Robert b.
Smith. Robert Hood Bowers CON
tributed the music and the production
was staged by r. FL. Burnside.
.1he BED Rose" IS legitimate mn-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-15
That ataI Nap.
e1rronl Judge

your ancestors did not come over
ia the MayfloWer.s snapped the tall
spare thin Tipped Miss Hester PlSm
recli,
No" and Alias Ananias rubbed his
chubby hands together, while an oily
snrS spread over his fullmoon phil.
you sec 1t was this away; The old
man forgot to wind UP the alarm clock
md 50 naissnd the bout
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-15
At the New Boz.

Showing how fortune for one is fall
ure for another, is the mission of The
Vintage of Fate which viii be the
headliner at the New Boz the first
three days of the week. This is a pic
turesque and dramatic tale of the beau
tiful California grape vineyards. an
exciting story, full Of clever action and
beautiful costumes The particular
vineyard in which this picture was
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-15
THE Red Rose," Successor to
"RobinHood," Comes This Week

slral comedy and as serious a piece Of
Work as Harry &. Smith has done
since he wrote Robin Hood" 1t re-
lies for it's effect on no salaciousness
is equipped with an extraordinary
cast, is replete with good music. clever
dancing, clean comedy, exquisite
costumes, peculiar situations and pref
y girls.
The piece has been a hit everywhere
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-15
At the Coy.

Supplemented bS two most laughable
comedies and Il splendid Indian drama
this popular theater offers as its fea
turc for The FIRST half of the week a re-
malliablo two-rccl release photoplay
production entitled, The Grotto of
lfort me.'
The persistence Of an English lover
wins him bride from the reeesses OF
a Hindoo temple, woman who, know
ing the punishment which Viii follow
her action. still listens TO her lover.
Her whereabouts are unknown for a
long time to the high priest, hat one
day he finds her home and secs in its
cradle her infant son The Hindoo de-
parts with piece Of the baby's wrap.
This he uses TO give the scent to a vic
tons leopard which IS SGT free and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-15

great success as grape grower IN
California, and in rescung lovely
Young lady from dreadful death. fans
in love with her, discards Mara's
rosary and appears to continue well
favored by fortune.
The faithful and overload Maria
takes her scanty savings and, guided
by Pietro's last letter TO her, goes TO
America, and reaches her destination
in California on the evening of Pietro's
wedding fiesta At frst she decides to
kiln him. but resolves to humiiate him
by tossing on the table in front Of him
the token he gave her in the old days
in Italy She finds the only relief for
her despair and 1t is all prettily told in
the picture.
Another feature of this program will
be "A Lucky Fall" mining story Of
the west, by the Lubin company. In
the picture Jack Hollingsworth and his
partner 60 out for prospecting trip.
AS they are away several days. Kate.
Jacks wife, goes out prospecting on
her own account and strikes claim
that IS very rich. She tals es some of
the quartz to an assaNer, who tells her
it is only worth $50 to the ton and Is
about the buy the claim for $3.50, when
Jack and his partner arrive and dis
cover that the quartz Is worth $4,000 to
the ton. They are just in time to save
Kate from crooked deal. 1t Is all
nicely told and much care was eXer-
cised In securing the proper back
grounds.
Another Offering of more than ordi-
nary merit will be "a Marked Man,
presented by the G.. @. p. C, This pic
ture is beautifully colored and tells of
an escaped maniac and infantieide, who
is being sought by the police of q small
town. He wanders in search of food
into shoenaker's shop in which Is the
cobbler's little daughter-alone. The
child offers him some food and the
maniac struggles with himself to over
como the desire to Kill the little one.
Two big laugh producers by the Bio,
graph company will complete this most
excellent program They are; "Jinxs
Birthday Party and she Is a Pippin,
both farce comedies of the very first
water
+ In addition 70 the re-engag cement OF
Nfolinist Albert j Tonpkins the New
+ Boz orchestra has been further aug
mented by 0rganist NJ. j Crusoe an
accomplished musician from Portland
ore MIR. Crusoe conrrs here for an UNI
limited engagement at the New Boz.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-15
FEATURE BILL AT
EMPRESS THEATER

The management Of the Empress
can boast of an unusual bill this
coming week with Battling Bob the
boxing kangaroo as tile feature This
is Battling Bob'ss first appearance
in the vest and Will no doubt prove
II To be a drawing card.
Manitoba the little Navajo Indian
maid. has the second place on the bill,
presenting the famous Sun Dance and
genuine Navajo songs.
The Ploners, nightingales OF the
Alps. arc q team of 1'yrelean singera
and dancers.
White and Brown. in a white and
black comedy sketch. are guaranteed
to be real laugh producers.
It's Up to You.
Ii YOU don't like your bed, don't lie
in it. Get UP and make it again
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-04
ROBBERY BY CHINESE BRIGANDS
Highwaymen and Murderers Terror
ize Inhabitants.

A Warbin, Manchuria, message
says band of Chinese brigands at
tackled an imperial convoy which was
on the way to Kirin with large
amount of bullion. The robbers car
ried off sum of s850,000. The
number of brigands in the province
of Kirin has increased rapidly since
the beginning of the political distur-
Dances throughout the kingdom.
Many soldiers have deserted from the
army and have joined the ranks of
the brigands and now live openly by
plunder. Murders occur frequently
along the highroads and the brig
ands even attack settlements of con-
siderable size, in which they loot the
stores and do not hesitate to murder
the inhabitants if they offer any re-
sistance.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-04
HIS NOSE CUT OFF.
Man Hurries with 1t to Hospital and
Has it Sewed in Place.

Nicholas Calliando, 81 years old, a
bricklayer, was returning home from
friends house to-day when a man
sprang from the shadows and cut
his nose off with one sweep of sharp
knife. Calliando picked the nose up
in his hand and ran screaming down
the street.
Captain Gray, of the Herbert
Street Police Station, heard CALI
ando's screams and ran toward him.
Seeing that the man was bleeding
profusely, Gray sent hurry call to
St. GATHERINGS Hospital. The ply
sician who responded hurried the
bricklayer to that institution, where
the severed nose was Immediately
sewed on again. The physicians say
that they have hopes that it will grow
fast again, as it was freshly served
when they got it.-New York Special