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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-11-19
Some Striking Facts.

The Japan Sunday School Associa-
ton was formed in 1907 and al
though only six years. have passed
since them 80 district organizations
have come into existence with 414
schools, 1876 officers and teachers
and 1858 scholars.
Fifteen American missionary socie-
ties have work in Porto Rico. They
report 167 missionaries, 12O church
organizations and 9,692 communi-
cants.
The American Bible Society, with
the cooperation Of the Arabian Mis-
sion Of the Reformed church, distrib-
uted 1850 copies Of the Scriptures
in Southeastern Arabia last year.
During the past year in the
churches connected With the six mis-
sions in Korea there were 11,7OO
baptisms. This includes infant bap-
tisms, but the bulk Of them were
upon profession Of faith. In one
mission alone, 7,O75 catechumens
were enrolled during the year. Also
in the congregation of this church
1,O55 Bible classes, each running not
less than four days in length, and Of
ten much longer, were organized.
The aggregate attendance was 49,
39S.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-11-19
African Boy Preacher.

The Christian Observer tells a
beautiful story which illustrates the
possibilities Of Christian work in
Africa. Dr.. William Morrison tells
Of a community in Africa where he
found chapel erected by the natives,
with boy twelve years old as teach
er and minister. This boy had at
tended a Christian mission school for
brief time, and on being taken to
his home by his parents, began to
teach his little companions how to
read by writing in the sand. The
men Of the village gathered around
and stated that they could not allow
the boys to learn something that they
did not know; so the boy became the
teacher Of the men. Finally they
said to him: "You be our teacher
and leader, and we will erect a
chapel for you SO that you can do the
work as it is done by the Christian
missionaries" Thus this boy was
teaching the whole village t knowl-
edge of the gospel as he had learned
it. There are hundreds of other vii
lagos where the people are just as
anxious to know the truth
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-11-19
A Note from Burma.

Speaking of her service as a mis-
sionary in Burma, a young woman
said:
eve dwell not upon the external
life with its mosquitoes, frogs, spi-
ders and smells, but upon the bless
ings Of the inner life. Fellowship
with the Master, joy in service, the
blessedness of light-bearing, Of SOW
ing and reaping in the school work
the last few years-these are some
Of the blessings"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-11-19

The quaintness and charm Of this
letter from real Japanese schoolboy
will be appreciated and enjoyed by
the most casual reader. 1t breathes Of
sincerity and earnestness in every
line. 1t is dated at Toxic, Japan, and
is addressed to a well-known mis-
sionary. Here it is exactly as it was
written:
Dear Father Newton: / have read
your letter, and much ashamed of my
idleness in writing letter. Please ex-
cuse me. But please understand that
] am not able to forget you and your
Kwansei. l felt always the desire to
write you, but l am sorry have been
very busy for these several weeks,
because | am entertained as an assist
ant preacher at GinZa church, which
is pastored by Rev. Ukai. On the
one hand, | am diligent student at
Waseda University, and on the other
hand | must be an able assistant for
church. At first ! desired to be
helped by and also to help DR..
Coates, and visited him two or three
times, but as he had a graduate as
sistant, and as Rev. Ukai asked me
to take work at his church, | agreed
that, and now working there. We
have juse tonight finished the
Thanksgiving special dendo meeting
for whole a eek, and for this meet
ing with it preparation, | spent whole
two weeks at church, and | must
work to get fruits of this meeting in
future. Perhaps | must spent whole
this summer vacation for this pur-
pose.
And moreover | am going to teach
English at night school which is es-
tablish by this church. So, am so
busy that ! have never gone to bed
before l o'clock at night. But | am
very comfortable. Hard work for
good brings always comfortableness
And especially it is my great gladness
that I am working for the church of
Christ with all my possibilities. We
get 102 Kyndosha during this meet
ing. And yesterday I am going to
send them card to invite them lately.
l am working also for Sunday school
oi This church. Mr.. Nemoto who is
elected few lays ago member Of Par
liaNant, is he principal Of this Sun
day school All the brothers and sis
fers love NE much and I also love
them in Christ. I have never felt so
much happiness as I feel here.
have much to say to you. But now
am so tired that I feel much diff
Guilty to write English letter, because
time is ten past one now. Please
excuse me all, and forget all my idle
hess and acknowledge all my synsere
love. and reverence to you. From
your synsere, A. Tanaka."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-11-19

a drag. l was lrreg-
ular, had cramps so
b ad that | would
have to lie down, al
so a distressed feel
ing in lower part Of
back, and headache
My abdomen was
sore and l know l
had organic inham-
nation.
Lydia F.. Pink
hams Veg e t ab lie
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-11-19
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure

The worst cases, no matter of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DIR.
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieves
Rain aud Heals at the same time. 2Sc, SOC, 81 90
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-11-19
CRAMPS,
HEADACHE,
BACKACHE:,
Yield to Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa. -"I was always
tired and weak and my housework was
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-11-19
To Prevent Blood Poisoning

| apply at once the wonderful old reliable DR.
PoRTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, sur.
| gical dressing that relieves pain and heals at
| the same time. Not liniment CSC. soc. 81. 90
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

The first victim to be electrocut-
ed in Arkansas under the new law
will be Lee Sims, a negro, who
will be electrocuted two weeks
from today. The electric chair is a
homemade product, and was built
at the State University at a cost of
$702.05. The chair, was successful
ly tested a few days ago when a
large steer was electrocuted. The
negro who will die in the chair
September 5 was sentenced to
death for an attack upon a white
woman in Prairie county about a
month ago.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

The railroads of the West have
joined in request on the Post Of
flee Department for an increase in
pay for handling the parcel post,
During the first six months of the
parcel post, the Government re-
ceived over eleven and a quarter
millions of dollars in revenue from
this class of mail matter, but did
not pay the railroads extra for
handling the service. Under the
extension of the parcel post system
inaugurated August Is the size of
package permitted is increased
from eleven pounds to twenty
pounds, and the mileage has been
increased and the rates reduced,
so that it is estimated that the par
Gel post business will increase sew
eral fold. So it seems that the rail-
roads have a kick coming.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29
BUILDING CHE
COMMUNITY

1t is remarkable how much oul
own success depends upon that Of
our neighbors. No man desires tC
live in a community where most
of his neighbors are unsuccessful.
If a majority of the people in the
community cultivate poor farms,
live in poor houses. shelter their
scrub stock in dilapidated barns, it
naturally follows that the roads
will be poor, the schools inadequate,
the churches unsatisfactory, and
all lines of business in that COM
will be improbable, and the SUBJ
stantial and progressive homeseek-
ers carnot be induced to locate
where such conditions exist. The
result is retrogression instead of
progress.
But when our neighbors pros
per financially, we have an oppor-
tunity to sell our products, buy
theirs and cooperate with them in
making the neighborhood a desir-
able place for successful people.
This attracts progressive citizens
who lend their influence for COM
munity building, with the result
that there are better schools, good
roads. larger and better churches
and an increase in land values.
The sooner we as individuals re-
alize our own responsibility in
neighborhood cooperation, the bet
ter it will be for us and the COM
munity. Every rural community
is state in miniature, not inclosed
by walls, but held together in hui
man sympathy, which extends be-
yond neighborhood lines and
reaches to the remote corners of
the state. And every community
where such cooperation prevails is
a factor in the development of the
state and nation.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

It is better to have the reputa-
ton of paying your honest debts
than of being leader in society.
All the glory of social life cannot
compensate for the ignominy of
getting through on false pretenses.
The wretchedness of a man or
woman who for the sake of display,
is hunted by his creditors until he
almost fears to walk the streets, is
pitiable. There must be an end to
him and a bitter one. Character is
worth more than clothes, and in
dependence than the social swim.
1t may not cut as great sweep or
attract as much attention but will
last longer and bring much re-
ward in the end.-Osceola Times.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29
Arkansas will distribute nearl

Arkansas will distribute nearly
million dollars among the vari-
Gus school districts of the state in
a short time. This is a goodly sum
of money, still Arkansas stands
away down near the foot of the
column among the states of the
union in the amount per capita ex-
pended for educational purposes.
But Arkansas is coming to the
front with rapid strides in this re-
spect and in a few years she will
head the list of Southern states in
educational matters.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29
STOP THE MILL.

Be the weather wet or dry
What's the use to worry;
1t will suit you by and by
Why be in hurry?
Life is bad enough at best,
Then let trouble find you,
Stay at home and take your rest
Keep the dark behind you.
Let the sunlight shine in front,
Shadows are not healthy
Let contentment be your want,
Then you will be wealthy;
Smile, and let the worries glide,
1t is best, tell you,
Do not let the trouble tide
Buffet you, or fell you
Troubles are not half so bad,
II we do not pct thew =. >,
Losses seem not half so sad,
If we don't regret them;
Cheerfulness is ever best,
Go ahead and try it,
Give your worry mill rest
Stop the thing, and tie 1t.
j. H. HARRISON.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29
EX-SENATOR BREAKS LEG

Batesville, Aug. 23.- John A
Hinkle, former state senator, is at
his home here with a broken leg,
the result of an accident late Fri
day afternoon. He was riding a
spirited horse on his ranch, near
the city, when the animal became
frightened and started to run. The
animal fell on the left leg of Mr.
Hinkle, breaking the bone in two
places.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

Nothing equal to the present
activity in road building has ever
been seen in Arkansas. Nearly
every county in the State is pre-
pairing to do some permanent work
on the roads on the days designat-
ed by Governor Hays as Good
Roads Days. The Journal is
especially pleased and gratifed
with the spread of the good roads
enthusiasm. The only way to
have good roads is for the people
to get busy and build them. The
people who wait for State and Ma
tional aid to build roads don't want
any roads.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29
BIG DEAL IN COTTON

Little Rock, Aug. 25.-A cotton
transaction of unusual size for the
season of the year was transacted
today at the Board of Trade. ]. N.
Stegall, representing the Allen
West Commission Company, sold
Alexander Eccles & Co. 1910
bales of cotton for $120,000. The
cotton will be shipped immediate
ly for export.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29
According to government staff

According to government stats.
tics, 1882 foreign immigrants
came to the United States during
the year ending July |. Except
for the year 1907, this is the larg-
est number of immigrants that
ever came to this country in one
year. This Land of the free and
home of the brave" continues to
attract people from all parts of
the earth.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

There is absolutely no reason
why the people of Newark and
vicinity should not organize an as
ISOLATION and hold successful fair
here every fall. An enterprise of
this kind would do more toward
giving Newark favorable adver-
Using than anything that could be
started mere, and at the same time
it would be good thing for the
country in stimulating and eneour-
aging better farming and stock
raising.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

Let's get together on Good
Roads Days the 3rd and 4th of
September, and build a good road
from Newark north to Dota and
Cord. That is an important road
and there are plenty of people liv-
ing in the territory adjacent to it,
if they will join in and put in one
or two days work, to build a good
road the entire distance from here
to Cord.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

When you go to put your name
on the subscription list for that
new church building, remember
that a ten thousand dollar church
building in Newark will be worth,
as business proposition, every
cent it will cost. Such a building
will enhance the value of every
piece of property in town, and
every man who owns property
here should give something to
help build it.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

Good churches and good schools
are an indelible mark of progress
in any community. Every man in
Newark is proud of our school and
our school building. How many of
us can point with pride to our
church buildings?
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

An inspired student of human
nature has said that in general
pride is at the bottom of all great
mistakes. In every community, in
ever organization and in every
family, pride has hindered progress
and disturbed the sacred peace
and harmony. 1t is the breeder of
many ills both great and small.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

The gross earnings of the rail-
roads of the United States for the
first six months of 1913 have been
larger than for any corresponding
period in the history of the coun-
try. The total receipts from Janu-
airy l to July l, were $1,834,000,-
900. This is a ten per cent increase
over the same period for 1910,
when all records were broken.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

The man who sees his duty and
does it, is the man that is needed
always and everywhere.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

Half the effort that is put forth
by some folks to conceal their ig-
norance would remove a large
portion it.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

Eugene Williams, former prom
inent politician and financier of
Eastern Arkansas fame, will no
doubt willing testify that mans
troubles never come singly.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

There is a fine opportunity to
Gift Arkansas out of the mud" on
G God Roads Days, September 3
and 4,
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

With a bountiful harvest and
good prices, our independence
county folks are going to have
money in every pocket this fall.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

The best way to get better
job is to do better at the job you
already have.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

If you want what you want
when you want it, advertise in The
Journal.
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

1t is very probable that there
are more goats than one connected
with that Forrest City Bank fail
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

1t is good to practice what you
preach, but be careful what you
preach, and make your sermons
short
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

For absolute loyalty, can you
beat that exhibited by the Thaws?
The Newark journal., 1913-08-29

ure.
, 1913-01-01

herring were some five weeks earlier than
usual, and the records of their capture are
evidence OF their numbers. Some hold that
the wholesale destruction Of the cod and
paddock, once a source of much wealth to
Yarmouth, has led to the increase of the
herring, on which they prey. A single her.
ring may produce-to quote q particular and
perhaps not extreme example-three-quar-
ters of q million eggs Within three years
the seas would be as thick with herring as
the Yarmouth streets are thick with Scotch
women at the luncheon Interval if one-tenth
survived.
In five years you W able to walk
across to Holland on q 4 OF herring.
SO it may be understood 1T the slightest
limitation of the destructive agencies would
bring about an immense multiplication.
How The Fish Are Caught.
The driIt-net, moreover, is protective as
well as destructive. 1t is P'surface net. 1t
does not as it were bottle the fish. Only
those are caught which swim Ill; and for
centuries it has been made Of a mesh large
enough to let the undersized fish slip
through. The bigger fish are caught by the
gils. While the drift-net only is used the
harvest may continue to increase to the
great good of the nation. But this vast in
dustry at the moment Of It's prosperity Is
seriously threatened. The "drifter" is threat
ened by the "traWIer" on which is used a
net so weighted With chains that it drags
through the sand and is braided" SO close
that not the smallest fish escapes. AS the
spawn Of herrings is v~iscous, clinging to the
bottom of the sea, unlike much other spawn
which floats, it is destroyed by the trawl net
and not touched by the drift, 1t is to be
hoped that the Board of Agriculture-"and
Fisheries" which is now being earnestly
petitioned, will see to the preservation of
this vast source of national wealth, which is
undoubtedly threatened by q new form Of
fishing which does net regard the facts of
natural history thoroughly appreci ted by
fishermen for hundreds Of years,-Daiiy
Mail, Dec. ill.,.
, 1913-01-01
THE FIBRE OF GOMPHOCARPUS
SEMILUNATUS.-

A note based on information regarding
this plant in the KeaS Bulletin, 1906, p. 1877,
and the Bulletin of the LmperiM institute,
Vol. III, p. 316, as we'll as in the Agricu1-
tuy0l Bulletin Of the Straits and Federated
Malay States, was given in the AgrjcuItur-
al NeoS, Vol. TX, p. Y. 1t appears, furth-
er, from the Annual Report of the Biologi-
cal Agricultural Institute, Amani, for 1911
y, in Der Ptmtzer for September 1912,
that the work in the laboratory of that in
stitution included experiments in the extrac-
ton of the fibre from the stem of the plant
by soaking it in water. The Investigation
showed that, after two or three days soak
ing of strips Of the inner bark, these rotted,
together with the fibres. The preparation
of the fibre without soaking IN water is very
laborious and can only be carried out By ma
tives, who employ it for simply making rope
for their own use.
1t may be added that G. S~enaituautus is
sometimes referred 10 rs AsclepiG< SeD9iIu-
nata. The plant is related to the Mudar
fibre of Indi" (Co5ohopiS giga"tea).-A grj-
cultural Meas, Dec. 7th.
, 1913-01-01
THE PRODUCTION OF WHITE SUGAR
DIRECTLY FROM SUGAR-CANE.

The present efforts among cane and beet
growers to produce pure white sugars by
one continuous process from the canes or
the beets, are attracting much attention
throughout the sugar world. The Wiese
Process Company for making white granuIa-
ted sugar has been tested at Wallaceburg,
Ontario, Canada, and the results are said to-
have been very satisfactory. These expert
ments at Wallaceburg, however, have been
chiefly in the way of refining raw cane sugar
imported from the West Iudies under the
privilege given to the sugar factories in
Canada to import free of duty, or co para
lively free OF duty, as much raw cane sugar
as they produced of sugar from homegrown
beets i'll their own country. This conces-
sion to these beet sugar factories has led to
a considerable development of this method
OF cane sugar refining in these same beet
sugar factories.
Pure white beet sugars have been made
fer years directly from beet juice without
the use OF bone black. Dr. on Lipmann
inaugutated the addition of the sulphuring
, 1913-01-01

Porto Rican ports, to the United States and
to foreign countries. These measures have
been directed entirely against rats in order
to kill those on board of vessels and to pre-
vent them getting o board either by direct
routes or in freight. No restriction has
been placed upon passenger traffic, even in
the height of the epidemic, as it is now
known that plague is rarely transmitted ex-
cept through the agency of rats. 1t is true
that many of the West Iudian islands have
placed an embargo on persons coming from
San Juan, but l believe that this was an un-
necessary precaution even when the disease
was at It's worst.
E'From the above the conclusions may be
easily drawn, namely, that excursionists
should be allowed to come here exactly as
has been done in previous years, and be al
lowed to leave and go is ~sG-~1other port
whatsoever without quarantine restrictions,
first because the danger of transmitted
plague by passengers is practically nil at any
tllne, and second we have had no plague in
San Juan for eight weeks, and III no proba-
biity shall we have any cases in the future"
, 1913-01-01
Wanted To Rent A Piano

fer three months. Must be in fair
condition. Apply Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-24
THE NEW HAVEN MEETING.

Probably all was gained that was intended by those stockholders who manifested belligerent attitude at the meeting of the New Haven road It was hardly to be expected that they could upset the plans of the directors, but their action and attitude are bound to have 8 wholesome effect upon the future of the system. That is what was aimed at and unquestionably much progress was made The crit icism was directed at the past for the benefit of the future. It cannot help but go home whether it was under or overstated However Ia tch faith is placed in the new head o1 the system 1t Is made evident that the best bus mess policy is demanded and will be expected, which after all is only the just display of proper interest
 As one director declared, "it cleared the atmosphere and from now on there is every reason to believe that B new order of things will be promptly and effectively put into operation. The system is a big financial proposition and it should be run for the interests of the business in which it is engaged The management must satisfy the pub lie and it's stockholders. The demands of the public have been pretty gen orally known, and the annual meat- ing brought forth. or reproduced, some of the demands of the stockholders. It does not mean that all of it's troubles have passed but 1t does mean that its future conduct is to be upon a sound business basis, even to cutting the dividend to what it can earn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-24
COST AND PROFIT IN SPORT.

Expense is given but little consider ation when enthusiasm runs high in most any line of sports There is. therefore, nothing so very surprising in the figures which have been com piled concerning the amount which it costs the golfers of the British Isles each year for this interesting outdoor game. Figuring on but quarter of million golfers 1t is found that they spend 12.500, 900 for caddies' services every year, $6,250,000 for club dues. & similar amount for golf balls. S625,- GOO for clubs and $250,000 for green fees, making a total amount with a fair allowance for travel expenses and other incidental expenses of approx tnaately thirty million. This is a tidy sum for one small portion of the world and for one branch of sport, but it serves a most valuable double p1r- pose of providing entertainment and important exercise.
 It Is probable that the golfer is not more expensive in the pursuit of pleas ure in his favorite game than are those who are interested in sports not class ed as tho rich mems games, Certainly it Is far less costly than yachting. horseracing or aeropianing. It is not so much what Is put into the game as what is gotten cut of it, The great est expense does net necessarily mean the greatest benefit, but there is great value in the games which get people out into the open air fer the change and exercise which result, It is the profit from outdoor sports which Is however. much harder te estimate than the cost