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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
GRANTS oLD-TIME WAR HOME
Located In New Jersey and Likely to
Be Destroyed-Hero's Visits Re-
membered by Old Timers.

In the city of Burlington. N. j.,
which boasts of more colonial history
to the square yard than any other
spot in New Jersey, there is one his
toric site not colonial that is just now
drawing the attention of visitors be-
cause of the significant part 1t played
In the national events of so years ago.
This building is the little Uncovered
cottage, famous as the residence of
Gen. U. S. Grant, and recognized by
history as potent factor in saving
the life of the hero of the Civil war
and the future president of the United
States from death at the hands of the
assassins who had planned to slay
him on the night Booth shot President
Lincoln.
General Grants family was domi.
ciled here during and for some time
after the Civil war. General Grant
was to have been member of Lin
coins theater party on the evening of
the assassination, but at the last mo-
ment, tired and anxious about his
family, he left Washington for Bur
lington. He had gone no farther than
Philadelphia when news reached him
of the attack upon the president, and
he at once returned to the capital
city. He afterward learned that the
Lincoln assassins had plotted to take
his own life and but for his trip to
Burlington undoubtedly would have
succeeded.
1t was on his return from battle
field during a lull in the campa. IN
that General Grant received tribute
here which he is said to have appreci-
ated more than all the laurels and tri-
umphs which came in his life later.
Dusty, begrimed, looking anything
but the commander of the Federal
armies and accompanied by single
staff officer, Grant alighted from the
train at the Burlington station. A few
boys recognized him first and fol-
lowed as he walked down Broad street
toward his home on Wood street.
One of these boys, who was John
G. Sholl, now a Burlington business
man, tells of this incident. AS Grant
and his aid neared a mansion at the
corner of Wood and Broad streets,
Mrs. Kinsey, aged wife of Judge Kin
sey of a family famous in the courts
of both New Jersey and New York,
stepped on the high porch. Support
ed by her daughter, she waved a silk
en- American flag as General Grant
passed below.
The frown passed from General
Grants face, smile fitted over his
countenance and he doffed his hat in
answer to the pretty salute. 81 am
proud to hold my country's emblem
over the head of it's most noble de-
fender" said the patriotic old lady,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
SAYS SYSTEM OF
LABOR IS CRUEL
FEDERAL EMPLoYE iNVEsTl-
GATES BIG STEEL MAuUFAc-
TURING PLANTS IN U. s.
LIKENS WORKMEN TO GALLEYs
Declares one-fifth of the $4,000 En-
ployes of All Blast Furnaces,
Steel Works and Rolling Mills
Labor IL Hours a Day.

Washington, d. C.-Following a
sweeping investigation covering al
most every great steel manufacturing
plant in the United States, the depart
ment of commerce and labor, in a re-
port now ready for the senate, ac-
cuses practically every corporation of
maintaining system of labor as
cruel, relentless and unnecessary as
the galleys of ancient time.
Makes Direct Statement.
Making the direct statement that
these corporations have instituted a
policy of eliminating the skilled
artisan and putting in his place the
lowest form of unskilled workman,
who is paid Id cents an hour, the re-
port states that the men are forced
to remain on duty without relief as
long as "a hours at stretch and that
in some plants 1S-hour tricks are the
rule rather than the exception.
One-fifth of the $4,000 employees Of
all blast furnaces, steel works and
rolling mills work 81 hours, or IL
hours a day for seven\ days, week.
to eat and Sleep"
In May, 1910, the period covered
by the investigation, it was found
that $4,000 furnace and steel mill EN-.
ployes worked regularly seven days
a week, and that $4,000 worked "a
hours or more a week.
Many Unskilled Workmen.
added significance attaches to the
condition of labor here described"
says the report, when we consider
that the general tendency for years
past has been toward a shorter work
ing day.
Years ago the tenZhour day be-
came almost a standard; since that
time further reductions have brought
the working day to nine and in many
cases to eight hours, and this reduc-
tion has been accompanied by a part
holiday on Saturday. 1t is therefore
in striking contrast to this general
tendency in other industries to find
in great basic industry, such as that
part of the iron and steel industry
covered in this report, that approx
mately only IA per cent of the $4,000
employees worked less than 60 hours
week, and almost 43 per cent
worked 72 hours or over a week.
Another striking characteristic of
the labor conditions in the iron and
steel industry is the large proportion
of unskilled workmen in the labor
force.
Not far from one-half of the 81, ,463
employees in the productive iron and
steel occupations included within this
investigation were of the class Of un-
skilled workmen. In the blast fur
mace department more than two-thirds
of the 24,792 employees in productive
occupations were unskilled laborers." !"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
FAMOUS SWORDSMAN IS DEAD
Marquis of INDIANA Engaged in Many
Affairs of Honor Which Ended
,Disastrously for Opponents.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Carlos Gotes-
mani, the marquis of INDIANA, de.
scendant of Lafayette, scion of fam
lily owning immense estates in Prov
ence, France, Borneo and Africa, ia
nous duelist and soldier of fortune,
is dead at his Mount Washington res
idence from stroke of apoplexy.
The Marquis arrived In Lon Angeles
last September from Fort Worth, Tex,
where he retained considerable property
interests. He is said to have widow liv-
ing at Marysvile. o..
The life of the Marquis os INDIANA was
a marvellous one of adventure in which af-
fairs of honor ending disastrousy for his
opponents was the dominant note. He
was regarded as the greatest swordsman
in the world and, prior to leaving Frence
ten years ago for America. killed three
men in duels and WAS himself seriously
wounded in an encounter. After arriving
in America he enlarged the scope of his
fame by defeating in one night In Phila-
delphia the French. Italian and American
champion fencers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
Real Woman-Hater.

A will of a confirmed woman-hater,
writes Virgil M. Harris in Ancient
Curios and Famous Wills" is that Of
rich old bachelor who had endured
much from attempts made by his
family to put him under the yoke Of
matrimony, and who wrote: II beg
that my executors will see that 1 am
buried where there is no woman In
tered, either to the right or to the
left of me. Should this not be prac-
ticable in the ordinary course Of
things, direct that they purchase
three graves, and bury me in the mid
die one Of the three, leaving the two
others unoccupied."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
GRAND TO LIVE
nd the Last Laugh Is Always the Best

And the Last Laugh Is Always the Bess
"Six months ago would have laugh
ed at the idea that there could be any
thing better for table beverage than
Coffee" writes an Ohio woman, now I
laugh to know there is.
Since childhood drank coffee FREQ
ly as did the other members of the fam
lily. The result was a puny, sickly
girl; and as grew into womanhood I
did not gain in health, but was af-
hicted with heart trouble. weak and
disordered stomach, wrecked nerves
and a general breaking down til, last
winter, at the age of 3S, seemed to
be on the verge Of consumption.
my friends greeted nae with How
bad you look! What O terrible color!'
and this was not very comforting.
"The doctors and patent medicines
did me absolutely no good. was thor
oughly discouraged.
Then ] gave up coffee and COM
menced Postum. At first / didn't like
1t, but after a few trials and following
the directions exactly, it was grand.
It was refreshing and satisfying In
a couple OF weeks ! noticed great
change.
II became stronger, my brain grew
clearer. was not troubled with for
getfulness as in coffee times, my
power of endurance was more than
doubled.
"The heart trouble and indigestion
disappeared and my nerves became
steady and strong.
Il began to take an interest In things
about me. Housework and home
making became pleasure. My friends
have marveled at the change and when
they enquire what brought 1t about
l answer Postum, and nothing else In
the world" Name given by Postum
Co.. Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little Book. "The Road to
Wellville." in pkgs. There's reason"
Ever read the abOve Ietters A new
one appears from tisne to time. Thcy
are genuine, true, and full Of huHaAn
lntoEest.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02

and Grant is declared to have cher,
ished the words as among the choic.
est ever spoken in his praise.
The Grant cottage is pretty little
two-story structure situated on the
east side Of Wood street, midway be.
tween High and Broad streets. On the
High street side of the block, almost
opposite. Is building in which the
colonial legislature OF New Jersey met
and where Washington is said to have
had temporary headquarters during
the Revolution.
Burlingtonians recall many stories
of General Grants life there. Shortly
after his return from the war, accord.
ing to one of the stories. there was
an amusing incident In which serv.
ant from a neighboring residence and
the general figured. There was knock
at the front door of the Grant home
early one morning and servant re,
turned to the breakfast table with a
report that a young woman wished to
see the general.
General Grant went TO the door. The
girl, apron drawn into hood over
her head. stood upon the veranda.
81 wanted to see General Grant"
she said.
Eyes, I'm the general" said Grant.
The maid. who had expected to see
giant in stature. looked her amaze
ment; then she stammered: I'll
Just wanted to s-s-see you. general. so
could say had seen youj"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
TAFT ASKS FOR FUNDS
WANTS MONEY TO HELP THE
STARVING IN CHINA.
President, as Head Of the Red cross
Society, Makes Personal Plea
TO American People.

Washington, d. C.-The appeal is.
sued through ordinary channels hav-
ing failed to elicit response in any
way commensurate with the situation,
President Taft has personally and as
president of the American Red Cross
sent out an appeal for funds to relieve
the famine-stricken people of China.
Mr.. Taft's plea follows:
"As president of the American Red
Cross, 1t becomes my imperative duty to
call to the attention of the people of the
United States the conditions of awful des-
titution which now exist in certain prov
inces of China. Recurrent inundations by
the Yangtse and other rivers have de-
stroyed crops and prevented the cultiva-
ton of the lands. Millions of human be-
ingS are now facing starvation. An agent
of the American Red Cross, who has re-
Gently travelled throughout the famine dis
trict reports conditions of starvation OF
the most terrible and appalling character.
Until peace is restored in China and the
functions of efficient government are es-
tablished, these conditions must continue,
save as relieved by the charitable efforts
of other countries.
1.-THE central China famine relief COM
mittee has created a strong and efficient
organization with agencies established
throughout the affected districts. This
body, which comprises in its membership
Rt. Rev. Bishop F. r. Graves, chairman;
Rev. e. c. Lobenstine, secretary, and 20
or more of the leading American, Euro
pean and Chinese merchants and mission
aries In Shanghai, will render assistance
as means may be available. Able-bod
natives will be employed in preparing
dykes, canals and roads and thus be en-
abled to support themselves until new
crops can be harvested.
I'm the name of humanity the Red
Cross calls once more upon the American
people to come to the relief of sister ma
tion with that prompt generosity which
has never failed in time OF great ell err
gencies
Contributions should be sent to state
Red Cross board treasurers or to the
treasurer of the American National Red
Cross, room 341, War Depa: -nent WASH
ington, D. C. WILLIAM II. TAFT"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
MOB LYNCHES FIVE GENERALS
Infuriated Supporters of Ecuador Ad-
ministration Defy Soldiers and
Take Rebels From Penltentiary.

Guayaquil, Ecuador.-A mob of sew
eral hundred infuriated supporters Of
the administration forced their way
through triple guard of soldiers into
the Quito penitentiary, seized Gen
erals Manuel Serrano, Eloy Alfaro,
Flavio, Ulpiano Paez and Medardo AL
fardo and lynched all Of them in the
court yard, The five generals, to-
gether with General Montero, who
was beheaded by mob recently,
were the leaders of the revolution
which broke out after the death of
President Estrada and which culmi-
mated in the capture of all six officers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
Dlssraoed Banker Kills Self.

Windsor Locks, Conn.-The treach-
cry OF the most respected man
in this community has brought
disaster upon this little town of mill
workers, farm hands and small trades
people Wall street was his undoing.
When the inevitable came after 10
years and Alfred w. Converse, vete.
ran of the Civil war, postmaster, poll,
tician and big frog in the little pud-
die, saw shame and disaster immi-
nent, he killed himself For 80 years
he had been treasurer OF tho Windsor
Locks Savings bank.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
Mob Kills Rebel General.

Guayaquil, Ecuador.-General Pc
dro Montero, who in November last
was proclaimed president by the
troops stationed in Guayaquil, was
murdered by an angry mob, his body
dragged into the streets and burned,
after being beheaded. General Mon.
tero. who was at one time the most
popular born of Guayaquil, with other
rebel leaders. was captured on Janu-
airy 20. and Montero was brought be-
fore a court marshal and sentenced to
16 years Imprisonment in pepiten-
tiary.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02

Los Angeles, Cal.-An ancient Bible,
said by collectors to be the only
"Breeches Bible" left of the few that
were laboriously printed in 1888 and
valued at $4,000. has come to light
in the possession of Mrs. G. w. Cow
les of 1867 Holmby avenue, South
Hollywood. The quaint volume came
by its name through the fact that it
describes the garments worn by Eve
after she and Adam had been elected
from the Garden OF Eden as breeches,
while other Bibles refer to the primi
tive costume as kirtle Of fig leaves.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
CURSES NET CHARITY S4.76
oaths Uttered by Members of Anti
Swearing Society Cost Guilty Per-
sons Penny Each.

Louisville, Ky.-oaths uttered by
members of anti-swearing society,
under penalty of penny apiece,
netted charity $4.76 in New Albany,
Ind.
The club was organized in a board
ing house shortly before the holidays,
and the members agreed that for
every oath uttered the guilty person
should deposit penny in box kept
for that purpose. The first few weeks
contributions were numerous, but re-
Gently they have become SO infre-
quent that the members decided they
have gained the mastery of their
habit.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
-FOUR DIE AS FLAMES RAGE
Three Others Seriously Injured When
Fire Breaks Out in House In
Mining Hown.

Sharon, Pa. -Four people were
burned to death and three others are
in serious condition as the result of
fire in the residence of G. G. Hale
at Claytonia, little mining town 20
miles southeast of here. The dead:
Earl Miles, 29.
Mrs. Earl Miles, 19.
Mrs. James Hale, %.
Scott Hale, II.
The injured:
David Hale, 80.
G. G. Hale, 60.
Miss Sadie Hale, 20; burned about
head when rescuing her brother,
James Hale, who escaped with slight
burns.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
House Passes Steel Revision elII.

Washington, d. C.-After wran,
Cling all day over the steel revision
bill the house passed the measure by
a vote of 210 to 109 with no amend,
ment save an Insignificant change Of
phraseology.
The passage of the steel bill was
marked with wranglings and filibus.
tering. Every political bubble known
was thrown in the way of the bill by
the regular Republicans, but 21 insur,
gent Republicans and one Socialist,
Victor Berger, voting with the Demo
Gratis.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
DUKE LIKES UNITED STATES
viii Recommend to King and Queen
of England That They Pay Visit
to This Country.

New York City.-So favorably impressed
with his visit to New York and Washing
ton that he will recommend to king and
queen, of England and other members OF
the royal family who come to Canada that
they visit the United Sta tes, his roya! high
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
And He Was the Man.

Mrs. Benham-My new dress is q
poem.
Benham-The man who has to pay
for 1t loses his love for literature
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02
pidn,t ThInk Much of Erred.

Didn't Think Much of Fred.
,Louis-"They tell me she will get
million the day she marries Fred"
Louise-'Well, it's worth it."-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-06-28
THE AMERICAN ISSUE
HANGING BASKETS-Special Offer.

Hanging Baskets filled with Ferns, Vines and
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home, outside in summer and indoors in winter.
AS special Introductory offer will send for
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This is splendid collection of plants, both
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
Deciding the Presidency.

More people are going to vote in
the Presidential election this year
than ever voted before. Tho total
t for all candidates in 1908 was
~ll,SSS,l42. This year it will exceed
5000, 900.
AS the population increases the
total vote increases, but there's ano-
thcr factor that contributes to the
steady climb. A bigger percentage OF
the people are voting every year.
IN 1870 only 81 per cent OF Tie
population voted. Fever since then
the percentage has bccn going up as
follows: lSi0, 1875 per cent; 1860,
l.3 per cent; 1892, 1913 per cent;
1900, 1914 per cent; 1908, 1863 per
cent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.
Which Is Bcttcr-Try An Experiment
or Profit by II Walllalla Citi-
Zen's Experience?

Something new is an experiment.
Must be proved to be as represent
ed.
The statement Of a manufacturer
is not convincing proof Of merit.
But the endorsement Of frienQs is.
Now SuppOsing you had a bad
back,
A lame, weak. or aching one,
would YOU experiment on it?
You will read OF many so-called
cures.
Endorsed by strangers from far
away places.
It's different when the endorse
mcnt comes from home.
Easy to prove local testimony.
Read this case:
K. ID. OclkcrS, merchant, West
Main street, Walhalla. S. c., SAYS:
"Doan's Kidney Pills have proved
very beneficial in Il family, and We
are glad TO confirm our former en-
dorScmcnt Of them. My kidneys
were d~isordered and caused my back
TO ache. DOan's Kidney Pills, which
| obtained at DR.. Bells drug store,
gave me relief, and / might also add
that another member Of my family
used them with good results"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. FOStcr-Milburm Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the namc-Doan's-
ana take no other. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
Still 4 to | on Wilson.

New York. Oct. 1S.-Bctting in
Wall street on the Presidential race
is still 4 to | in favor of Wilson
against the field, according to the
New York Sun. About two weeks
ago the odds, which had been 8 to 1
on Wilson, were increased to 4 to 1
when 1t was learned that Tammany
leaders had picked Wilson as the sure
winner.
The Sun says that the shooting Of
Col. Roosevelt has left the political
situation unchanged. and predicts
that ne will not benefit as to votes by
the occurrence.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23

shall still give you here upon earth,
and that, at last, you may enter into
| that eternal happiness reserved in
heaven for you. ,
"To you, my dear friends, this
must be a most joyful occasion. AS
you look back to that day, rs years
ago, how short the time seems. and
how well you remember that strange
and indefinable emotion that thrilled
your hearts as you stood there be-
fore the man Of God and heard the
solemn words that made you man and
wife! How 1t flashed the whole flu
ture with it's golden light from the
throne Of God in heaven. 1t was the
Jubilee Of your affections! 1t was
the contamination of your fondest
hopes! 1t was the browning 81 the
pledges that you had already made to
each other! And the sunlight Of
Gods love and approval vas upon
you then, and has been with you
through all the years that have pass
ed since then.
sixteen years as pastor Of the
First church of the Capital City Of
your native State; three and one
half years as pastor OF st. Johns
church of Knoxville, Tenn, and six
years as pastor of old ST. Johns
church, Of Salisbury, y. c., with all
the care, responsibility and blessings
Of the m are some Of the indica-
tons Of Gods loving. watchful care
that has been over and around you.
"Twcnty-iive years Of welded life!
All, ne, how much has been crowded
into those years; how the mind to-
day insists you the memory Of events
long past any June! And what
changes have come since that day,
long ago. All, yes, since you were
wed, have been many changes.
"Since you we're wed, on lawn and
lea.
OFT did the daisies blow,
And oft across the trackless sea
Did swallows come and 60.
loft were the forest branches bare,
And oft its gold arrayed;
OFT did the lilies scent the air,
The roses bloom and fade.
"You've had your share of hopes and
fears,
Your share of bliss and bale.
Since first he whispered in your ears
A lovers tender tale.
Gull many a thorn amid the flowers
Has lain upon your way;
You've had your dull November
hours
AS we'll as days Of May.
But, firm and true, through veal
and woe,
Through change Of time and scene,
Through winters gloom. through
summers glow,
Your faith and love have been
~"Together, hand in hand, you pass
~Serenely, down life's hili;
And may you, when it's end has come,
Be faithful lovers STILL"
Here followed the prayer by Rev.
Dr.. Cox, after which began congrat-
ulations, led by the reverend gentle
man above named.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23

District No. 25.
20 Hattie Rutledge .....$ 40 90
SO Hattie Rutledge ..... 20 90
276 Hattie Rutledge ..... SO 90
397 Hattie Rutledge ....A 40 90
412 G. e. Deaton ........ 6 SO
525 Hattie Rutledge ..... SO 90
675 w. u. Blanchett ..... 10
1872 Keowee Courier ...... q Is
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
ADVERTISEMENT
ANNUAL REPORT
of a..
w. j. SCHROEDER,
Treasurer Of Oconee County, S. G.

To His Honor, the Presiding Judge of
November Term Of Court, 1912, for
Oconee Count, S. c.:
Schedule of claims paid from
School Funds for fiscal year COM
mencing July 1st, 1911, and ending
June 30th, 1912: