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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Cast Up Accounts.
(Anderson Mail.)


The end Of the year will soon be
here, and it Is time to cast up ac-
counts--to balance the books, so to
speak.
Those who have money due them
will want to collect it, and those who
owe money should try to pay it or
mako some satisfactory disposition
of it. No accounts should be left
open at the end Of the year.
This is the time to go over the
accounts and see where we stand.
There should be a general account
ing. Even those who owe money and
are unable to pay it should figure
out just how they stand. They should
know just how much they owe and
just how near they could come to
paying out if forced into liquidation
Time spent in this way during the
next week will be time we'll spent
for all of us. If we find that we are
in good shape we will be content,
perhaps, and if we find that we are
in bad shape it may make us work
harder and manage more carefully
during the year just ahead of us.
But by all means have an account
ing. Find how you stand with your
self and with the world.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
STATISTICS OF RURAL ROUTES.
Post Office Department Reports A.
800 I'm Operation.

According to the report of the
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General,
just made public, there were in the
United States on March OF this
year 42,644 rural routes IN opera
ton, of which 456 had been estab-
lished during the current fiscal year.
From that date to June 80, 1913,
there were established 1913 routes
and two were discontinued, making
total of 42,S05 in operation at the
close of the fiscal year. To serve
these routes 42,6S5 carriers were
employed, whose annual salaries
aggregated $45,377,442. There was
net increase of 606 routes, Ia, 1892
miles and 606 carriers.
During the year ia tri-weekly
routes were established, while four
were discontinued. At the close of
the fiscal year there were 745 tri-
weekly routes in operation. On June
80, 1913, the total length of rural
routes in operation was 1,03S,O76
miles; the daily travel 1,028,6O3
and the annual travel, 315,7S1, ,121
miles. The average length of
routes was 24A miles, the average
cost per mile $43.71.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Part Of Present DAY System.
tCnicago Tribune.)


Opposition to night work is as fu-
tile to-day as was the opposition to
the Introduction Of machinery hun
dred years ago. Night work is part
and parcel of the present-day indus
trial system. Abolish night work
and the industry and commerce Of
the country is sure to become demor-
allied to great extent. Think, for
instance, of stopping all trains at
night.
1t is a different matter, however,
to advocate the use of discrimination
in choosing night workers. The Bu-
reau Of Labor Statistics at Washing
ton, in recent report, has come out
strongly against the employment of
women and males under age at night.
Women are to be mothers of the ma
ton, the bureau argues. Their health
should be safeguarded. Night work
even under the best conditions,
means a physical hardship upon wo-
man. The same Is also true Of the
your man under twenty-one, who
is no. fully developed
Thu. far, the report says, Massa-
chusetts Is the only State which pre-
vents night work by persons under
twenty-one. California sets the limit
at eighteen, while Illinois and the
majority Of other States set the limit
at sixteen. No State, however, seems
to place any legal restriction against
night work for women.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice Is hereby given that the
undersigned will make application to
'. f. Martin, Judge OF Probate for
Oconee County. In the State Of South
Carolina, at his office at Walhalla
Court House, on Saturday, the Gath
day of January, 1914, at II o'clock
In the forenoon, or as soon thereaf-
ter as said application can be heard,
for leave to make final settlement OF
ceased, and obtain final discharge as
Administrative OF said estate.
(MRS.) ELLA TERRELL,
Administrators OF the Estate of NJ.
A. Terrell, Deceased.
Dec. "a, 1913. 52-2
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Bones of Columbus Through Canal.

Washington, Dec. ga plan to
Columbus from San Domingo
through the Panama Canal for the
Panama-Pacific Exposition received
Senatorial backing this week. The
idea is to place the remains on the
battleship leading the pageant at the
opening of the canal.
Senator Ashurst said: 81 believe a
Senate resolution should invite San
Domingo to take part in the naval
parade"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
One on the Cardinal.
(Judge.)

NJuuSe.J
ring his visit in his churchly
capacity tlro ! gh Southern Maryland,
Cardinal Gibbons was entertained by
the Order Of Jesuits at Leonardtown.
That part Of the State is famed for
it's diamond-back terrapin, canvas
back duck, oysters, crabs and fish,
and sumptous table was spread be-
fore the cardinal.
During the repast, the cardinal
turned to a priest near him and said,
with a twinkle in his eye:
$50 this is the way the Jesuits
dine?"
"No, your eminence," replied tie
priest, "this is the way the ca :dinal
dines!"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Rich Borrow Babies for Christmas

Philadelphia, Dec. 22.-Borrowed
babies, leased only for the Christ
mas season and warranted to bring
childiess homes" are being sent to
many residences Of men and women
high in society and financial affairs.
The Children's Bureau and other
organizations, to whose care several
hundred little waits without homes
are entrusted, are distributing the
little boys and girls.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Not the Return Trip.
(Lippincott's.)

The Southern darkey's love Of put
ting off till next spring or later what
should be done on the spot Is as we'll
known as it is vexatious. One day
Major Jackson, a contractor in a
Georgia quarry. told zeb, the general
utility man, to go to the blacksmith
shop across the road and bring back
a drill that was to be sharpened
About half an hour later the major
saw zeb come poking. around the cor
ner of the office. "Here!" he shout
ed, "where have you been?"
81 ain't been, boss" responded
Zeb, cheerfully, "Is gwine"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
First Argentina Corn Cargo.

Mobile, Ala, Dec. 23.-Tbc first
cargo Of Argentina corn under the
new tariff bill, by which it is free of
duty, is due here on the British
steamer Newlands from Rosario. The
cargo amounts to 5,636 bushels.
A representative of the United
States agricultural department is
here to obtain samples of the corn.
G. B. Fox, Of New Orleans, is the
consignee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
City Sacked by FederaIs.

Chihuahua, Mexico, Dec. 22.-
Rebel control ottelegraph and rail-
road communication to-day had
reached the point where Gen. villa
believed himself to be safe from at
tack by the Fedreal army In the
North, although 1000 Federal troops
at Ojinaga are said to- be preparing
for an advance, Villa declared that
he believed they could not do more
than destroy the railroad.
Chihuahua presents a desolate
scene. Stores are almost empty and
the streets Uttered with goods that
the Federals in their haste could not
carry off. The cathedral and churches
are empty since the expulsion Of the
priests and nuns. The streets are
plastered with notices that even
trivial offenses will be punished by
execution.
Gen. Villa, who cannot read or
write, from the State Capitol exer-
cises all the functions of the govern
ment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Where the Break Occurred.
Birmingh News.)

With bated breath the mother
rushed across the foot ball field to
the emergency hospital. What It'd
ings," she faltered, "of my SOM"
They looked upon her with com
passion. We'll, you see," explained
the captain of the team, che lost his
head when he tried the flying
wedge"
Shrieking wildly, she sank to the
floor. "They told me 1t was only a
broken arm"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Woman Met Tragic Death.

Spartanburg, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Jas.
Coyle, 81 years old, fell into the fire.
place at her home near Cowpens this
morning and was burned to death
There was nobody else in the room
at the time. 1t is supposed she faint
ed. The body was badly burned
when discovered. Mrs. Coyle leaves
husband and several children.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
IN THE BARBER SHOP.
The Cheap Dead Beat Who Goes
There for Nothing But Shave.
(American Magazine.)


Who's been doing your work." he
asked. This question from a barber,
has no reference to ones daily occu-
patton. 1t means "Who has been
shaving you"
Il knew it was best to own up.
I'd been in the wrong, and l meant to
acknowledge it with perfect frank
ness.
I've been shaving myself said.
''My barber stood back from me
In contempt. There was a distinct
sensation all down the line of bar
bers. One Of them threw a wet rag
in corner with a thud, and another
sent sudden squirt from an atom
mark of disgust.
"My barber continued to look at
me narrowly.
What razor do you use?' he said.
"A safety razor l answered.
"The barber had begun to dash
soap over my face; but he stopped
aghast at what l had said.
"a safety razor to a barber Is like
a red rag to a bull.
If it was me- he went on, beat
ing lather into me as he spoke, 4
wouldn't let one Of them things near
my face! No, sir! There amt no
safety in them. They tear the hide
clean off you-just rake the hair
right out by the follicles'-as he said
this he was illustrating his meaning
with jabs OF his razor-'them things
can cut mans face all to pieces
he jabbed stick Of alum against an
open cut that he had made-'and as
for cleanliness, for sanitation, for
this here hygiene, and for germs, I
wouldn't have 'em round me for a
fortune
"T said nothing. I knew had de-
served 1t, and l kept quiet.
"The barber gradually subsidized.
Under other circumstances he would
have told me something of the spring
training of the base ball clubs, or at
least items from the Jacksonville
track, or any of those things which
cultivated man loves to hear discuss
ed between breakfast and business.
But was not worth it. AS he near
ed the end of the shaving he spoke
again, this time in a confident tial, al
most yearning tone.
'Massage?' he asked.
No, thank you
Shampoo the scalp?' he whis-
pered.
No, thanks
SINCE the hair?' he coaxed.
No, thanks
The barber made one more effort.
'Sa, he said in my ear, as
thing concerning himself and me
alone, your hairs pretty we'll all fall
ing out. You'd better let me Just
shampoo up the scalp bit and stop
up them follicles, or pretty soon you
won't
No. thank you,' I said mot to-
day
This was all the barber could
stand. He saw that I was just one
of those miserable deadbeats who
come to barber shop merely for
shave and who carry away the scalp
and follicles and all the BARRIERS per-
quisites as if they belonged to them" -
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate
Of M. A. Terrell, oceased, are hereby
notified to maf 4yment to the un-
dersigned, q! II persons having
claims agair laid estate will pre-
sent the same, duly attested, within
the time prescribed by law or be
barred
(MRS.) ELLA TERRELL,
Administrative Of the Estate of M.
A. Terrell, Deceased.
Dec. "a, 1918. 1922
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30

One hundred and thirteen women
and three men were imprisoned dur
ing the year 1910 in England for Of
fenses in connection with the suffra-
gist agitation. The figures for 1912
were 23S women and two men.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Shot Wife and Self.

Tussa, Okla, Dec. 23.-Louis II.
Read, OF Carrollton, Maine, shot and
probably fatally injured his wife,
Blanche, here early to-day. Mrs.
Read came here from Oklahoma City.
Read arrived few hours later and
traced his wife to the hotel, where
the tragedy took place.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Constipation Poisons You.

If you are constipated your entire
system is poisoned by the waste mat
ter kept In the body-serious results
often follow. Use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills and you will soon get rid
or constipation, headache and other
troubles 25c. at druggists or by
mail. H. e. Bucklen & Co., Philadei-
phia and St. Louis. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Association Of OCOleG County.
organized December 1, 18O3.)

Actual average yearly cost for 20
years, SO cents per 500 insured
All losses paid promptly.
Cash on hand at all times to pay
one average loss.
More than 500 policy-holders, car
rying 100000 insurance.
All business OF the company at
tended to promptly, carefully and
economically.
Give this Company careful inyesti-
cation and become a policy-holder.
See or write to
j. D. ISBELL, Agent, WalhalIa, s. o..
]. P. STRIBLING, President.
j. d. ISBELL, Sec. and Treas.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30

Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't cuf5.
The worst cases. no matter OF how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DIR.
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. Csc. soc, 8. .oo
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
The One Who Did the Best Job.

A certain careless student in a
small college suff, rcd from obesity
and 1t appears that Zen college pro-
fessors do not love fat man. One
day, after particularly unsuccessful
recitation in mathematics, the in
structor said scornfully "Well, Mr..
Blank, you are better fed than
taught"
That's right, professor" sighed
the youth, subsiding heavily into his
chair; "you teach mel feed my
self"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Group and Cough Remedy.

Group is a terrible disease. It at
tarks children so suddenly they are
very apt to choke unless given the
proper remedy at once. There is
nothing better in the world than DR..
Kings New Discovery. Lewis Cham
berlain, of Manchester, Ohio, writes
about his children: Sometimes in
severe attacks we were afraid they
would die, but since we proved what
a certain remedy DR.. Kings New Dis
covery Is we have no fear. We rely on
it for Group, coughs and colds" SO
can you. soc. and 81. A bottle
should be in every home. At all
druggists. Fl. e. Bucklen e Co.,
Philadelphia and ST. Louis. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-12-30
Arrest May Follow Savannah Fire

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 22.-Evidence
secured by an investigation made by
State Fire Marshal w. r. Joyner may
result in indictments being returned
against Savannah merchant whose
place was destroyed in the fire of last
Tuesday night.
Capt. JOyner got more than a
dozen affidavits that clearly show, he
says, that the fire was of incendiary
origin. He Is positive, from his inves-
tigation, that the fire started in the
store Of s. Bernstein. The facts
brought out by his investigation will
be turned over to the State Insurance
Commission. Prosecution is expect
ed to follow. Property valued at
over $4,000 was destroyed by the
fire.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-04-24
ll.epsr Of Secrets Of KInas.


Lord Knollys, who Is retiring. after
having been private secretary TO King
George and the late King Edward,
has received many tempting offers to
write his autobiography, but, needless
to say, has steadfastly resisted them
all, An enterprising publisher from
the United States. once ran him down
during hts vacation, and placed n
blank check before him. inviting him
to Ill It in for any sum he liked to
name in return for book Of no fewer
than $4,000 words.
M terms would be five million dol.
lars" Lord Knollys remarked, quietly.
The publisher gasped. Good era.
cious sir are you serious?" he asked.
quite" Lord Knollys rcJoined, and
then. with one Of his merry wrinkles
of his eyes, he said;
Would It not be worth a good deal
more to you II | had to say frankly
all | know"
The publisher realized the force OF
tho argument. and was bound to ad'
init that Il would be n hopeless task
TO induce an indIscretlon on the part
OF II" veteran courtcr.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-04-24

Representative Solomon Francis
Prouty OF the Seventh district Of I'LL
nois is the only man In the house Of
representatives. WHO chews gum, and
he Chcws 1t with a remarkable avidi-
ty. lie took the gum habit after n
conference Of Iowa physicians had
warned him that he must either stop
smoking or I'll a grave They sug
gcsted chewing gum as a substitute
for my Lady Nicotine.
The only time he has smoked In ten
years was on hot day last summer
while ont campaigning, He stopped TO
talk with an old farmer who was pun.
ing at a corncob pipe The smoke got
into Representative Prouty's nose, and
as soon as he reached town he rushed
into his office. grabbed his secretary
by the arm. and almost shouted
For goodness sake dig out that pipe
OF yours and give me n pun. Lock the
doors and keep every man out who
looks like a doctor. I've got to smoke
or bus,l"-W Washington Star
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-04-24

In Regards to use CT tankage, will
say I believe It to be a valuable feed
where other sources Of protein grown
on the farm are not available. have
been feeding it for about two years In
connection with middlings made into
thin slop. | mix about three parts
middlings to one part tankage ard use
with one or two parts corn. varying
tho proportions with the age and size
Of the hogs. The hogs also have the
run OF a blue grass pasture. says a
writer in an exchange. When skim
milk is available | use less tankage
| am unable to give the exact cost
of producing a pound Of pork when
3slng this feed but am satisfied II Is
proving n valuable supplement There
Ia one thing sure. namely, young pigs
must have a growing ration to be
notwithstanding,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-04-24

8. Feed hay or other roughage be
fore the grain The horse eats II
slower and 1t aids digestion by sep.
arating the grain instead of its form
ing Il compact mass which the stom.
ach juices cannot work on we'll.
G. Never use moldy or damaged
feed. 1t is cheaper in price but much
dearer in the long run because It
often causes collie and acute or
chronic indigestion
Z. Dusty hay or grain must be
moistened or it will cause wind trou-
bles and aggrayate eye infections.
Dust is a frequent cause OF heaves.
s. Make changes in the ration very
gradually or your horse will go of
feed and may develop violent disor.
ders.
Q. A warm bran mash with q hand.
full Of salt in IT Is an excellent feed
for Saturday night 1t loosens the
bowels prevents collie and azoturia.
and keeps the horse in fine condition.
10. Finally use good horse sense.
See that your horse is comfortable
before you look out for yourself.
Start him easy work up to the pull
gradually, protect him when overtircd
or heated. feed as outlined and your
horse will rarely have digestive trou.
| bles.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-04-24
SLOW to Feed Your Horse"

Over onc-half of the diseases which
horses are subject to are caused by
wrong feeding Correct feeding is
really such y simple matter that there
is no reason why every horse should
not be fed properly. Violation Of
one Of few simple rules spells death
to thousands of horses every year.
1t will pay every horse owner to learn
these rules by heart and put them
into practice Here they are;
Horse Feeding Rules"
/. DO not feed too much or too lit
tie Feed Just enough to hold the AMI
mails weight while doing his work
properly. For a 1O00.pound horse on
full work normal ration is 10 pounds
of timothy or mixed hay and IL
pounds OF oats day.
.. Feed three times a day and at
the same time each day, Regularity
keeps the horse from fretting and
aids digestion.
3. Do not feed grain or water when
too warm and tired Wait half an
hour. feeding Il little hay. When a
horse is too warm for water he Is too
warm for grain.
T. Water before feeding, except q
little hay while cooling of. If you wa
ter after feeding the horse drinks too
much and it chlls the stomach and
lnterferes with digestion. Give al
the water he wants, but at the proper
time. Even very warm horse may
have a dozen swallows II he is kept
travelling for while afterward. Wa
ter too dirty or stale TOR you to drink
IS too dirty for your horse. Give clean
water only.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-04-24
Japan IS RICH IN WORDS
Il Has More Than Nine for ~ TO be
Used According TO Cir.
cumstances.

There are great differences between
the richness and poorness OF words
in the different countries. Japan Is
certainly richer in its words than Eng
land. Just for example, we have NOR"
than nine words for the word IT,
Tho emperor alone calls himself
Chin" and all his subjects call them.
selves "Wntakushi," "Washi." "Ore,'
"Roku" "Sessha," "Soreeashi.
Ware" "Yo," etc, according to cir.
cumstances. Tho second or third per.
son changes as much az the FIRST per.
son. 81" and all the verbs accordingly.
When | started to learn the English.
first time, asked my American teach
er: What shall call myself before
the emperor" He said a."
Then what shall say before my
parents"
az"
what shall say before my man
friends? And before my woman
friends"
az"
81 was quite astonished and said:
How simple, but how rude is the Eng
lish language."--Atlan Monthly.