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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-02
NOTES FROM BOUNTY LAND.
Miss Ballenger Goes to Baltimore.
Enjoyable Day Mt Fairview.

Bounty Land, June 30.-Special:
Some parts Of this section are need
ing ~, but crops in general are in
fine growing condition, and farmers
are pretty we'll up with their work.
Mrs. J. B. Pickett left the latter
part OF the week for visit of seve-
raj months to her son, Frank Pickett,
of Rockingham, N. c., stopping over
with H. NJ. Pickett in Greenville for
"a short visit. ..,..
d. 8. Abbott, of Clinton, was
among kin people in the community
for short time last week.
Mrs. Breazeale and Miss Eva
Reeder, Of Westminster and Mrs.
Elizabeth Alexander and Miss Rena
Hunsinger, of Coneross, spent Thurs
day with Mrs. D. A. Perritt.
MT. and Mrs. w. T. Hubbard, Mrs.
Joe Mcdonald and Miss Julia Davis
went on an excursion to Atlanta
Thursday. Miss Davis is expe led
home to-day.
MT. and Mrs. D. A. Perritt, Mrs.
j. B. Pickett and Miss Mae Hubbard
attended the Harper-Milam wedding
in Seneca last Wednesday.
S. M Shankiin returned last week
from Florida, where he has had bust
ness interests for several months.
His numerous friends here are de-
lighted to have him spend his ,vaca-
tion among them.
Miss Lalla Ballepger, accompanied
by her brother Charles, Of Greenville,
left few days ago for Baltimore,
where she will receive medical treat
ment, which we hope will effect a
complete and permanent restoration
of her health.
Miss Sallie Davis spent Friday
might with Mrs Lucy Burris in Wal
halla and attended the concert Fri
day evening.
Quite a number of our people at
tended Children's Day exercises at
Fairview yesterday, spending a most
pleasant and profitable day. The en-
tire program was interesting and
creditably rendered, and evidenced
untiring energy and effort on the
part Of those who had the executive
responsibility of the program as we'll
as those who participated in it's rem
dition. 1t is needless to comment on
the abundance and variety Of viands
with which the long dinner table was
loaded, for the unlimited hospitality
of the Fairview people is proverbial,
and on this occasion they did not
fail in it's demonstration
Oscar Doyle left this morning with
a crowd OF young men from Seneca
for points OF interest In the noun
tains. They will be absent about a
week.
Miss Emma Dendy, of Augusta,
Ca, made brief business trip to the
community Saturday, returning Sun
day morning. She was accompanied
by her niece, Miss Louise Fennell,
also of Augusta.
w. H. Doyle and daughter, Miss
Selma, Of Walhalla, spent Wednes-
day night in this section. They had
been in attendance on the Harper
Milan nuptials.
Miss Ruth Carol, of Georgia, is
spending a few days at the home of
j. r.. Holland
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-02
NoTECE no PATRONS OF WAL
HALIIA HIGH SCHOOL.

All conditioned pupils will he re-
quired to make up their conditions
by examination at the beginning of
the fall session before being pro-
NOTED to higher grades. Also all
pupils failing to stand final examina-
ton VIII be required TO stand an en-
trance examination.
H. w. GAsQUE, superintendent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-02
The King of All I.axatives.

For constipation, headaches, indi-
gestion and dyspepsia, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, of
Buffalo, N. Y, says they are the
king Of all laxatives. They are
blessing to all my family and / al
ways keep a box at home" Get
box and get well. Price 25c. Rec
commended by all dealers. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-02
Advertised Mail.

The following Is list OF letters
remaining uncalled for in the WAX
halla post office for the week ending
June 30th, 1919:
Corker, M. A.; Fricks, Miss I5s-
telle; Turnnar; t.. j.
When calling, for the above, please
say they are advertised.
e. M. Sloan, Postmaster!
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For Cnts. Burna and Rrnises,

In every home there should be a
box of Rucklen's Arnica Salve, ready
to apply In every case OF hurns, cuts,
wounds or scalds. j. III. Polanco,
Delvalle, Texas, Route No. Q, writes:
"Bucklen's Arnica Salve saved my
little girls cut foot. No one beliey-
ed 1t could be cured" The worlds
best sa1ve. Only Csc. Recommends
ed by all dealers. adv.
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Young BOY Drowned.

Seneca, June Isl. b.: Nicholson,
the 1A-year-old son of Il. j., Nichol-
son, was drowned in L,owry's mill
pond, two miles from Seneca, yester-s
day afternoon. Mr.. Nicholson runs a.
saw mill at the place. His SON was
one Of several children, IS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-02
Bulgarians Resume Activities.

Belgrade, Servia, June 3O.-The
Bulgarians this morning opened an
attack on the Servian troops along
the whole line in Macedonia, accord
ing to dispatches from the Servian
headquarters. The publication of
the news created intense excitement
In the Servian capital.
The Bulgarians opened their at
tack at 2 o'clock this morning on
the Servian outposts before Istip, and
couple of hours later their artillery
was brought into action.
spread until there was fighting at
Retna. Rouvka, ZletovoI, Ne6gasi and
Valandovo. ~ :" H'''ar ~.
The BulgarIans appeared intent
upon selling the railroad.
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A group OF electrical ozone ma
chimes succeeded in purifying the air
in Boston tobacco factory when all
other means of ventilation tried had
TaiIeu.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
TAFT REPLY TO MADERO
ALMOST AN ULTIMATUM
MEXICAN SITUATION AT A GLANCE TODAY

Fighting resumed in Mexico City between federas
and rebels in this, the ninth day of the battle.
Strict censorship established by government prevent
ed the sending of details of the fighting.
President Taft made public his reply to President Ma
deros protest against intervention assuring him troops
have not been ordered to the border but did say the
United States is not considering intervention. y
The "a hour truce agreed upon in Mexico City
broken after nine hours
Americans have taken refuge about the American
bassy. Many have fed to the suburbs are
deavorng to reach Vera Cruz in hope of taking refuge
the American ships there
The batteship Georgia is at Cruz the Virginia
at Tampico and the cruiser South Dakota Acapulco
day Three other battleships expected
Mexican waters during the day.
Northern Mexico is seriously menaced by rebels.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
3rd Sister of Stricken
Family Is Seized By
Dread Scarlet Fever
Miss Annie Garrity Develops MaIady
While Arranging for Obsequies
of Brother Who Was Buried
Today

Park Terrace Because of the nature
of the disease that caused his death,
the funeral was private, yet the cor
tege that escorted the body to it's last
resting place was one of the largest
seen In this city in some time.
Rev. Matthew Judge of Sacred Heart
church offfciated at simple services at
the home. The prayers for the dead
were offered and final benedfction was
pronounced over. the body.
The hermetfcally sealed casket in
which the body reposed was complete
1y surrounded by many floral tributes.
atteSting the esteem in which Mr..
Garrity was held by his many friends.
There were several beautiful floral
pieces from the family, a standing
anchor from Court PeQuonnock, +. of
A, standing wreath, from the Second
District Democratic club; standing
wreath, from railroad employees; flor
al semaphore signal, from mainten-
ance department of the railroad;
standing harp from Division 1, A. Q.
H; standing anchor. John Rogers
@. c. Batchener Company.
Delegations were present from Di-
vision 1, A. o. H, Court Pequonnock,
F. of A., and John Rogers Council, K.
of G. City officials occupied two car
riages in the funeral correge. The
pa11bearers were Daniel Reilly, Leo J.
Wha1ey, Thomas LAWN, Matthew
Lynders, JameSNRe don and William
There will bA, a requiem mass for
the repose of Mr. Garr1ty's soul at
Sacred Heart church at O'clock
Wedn eSday morning
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17

and at that time was the source of a
persistent rumor that Wilson was
likely to be. removed to another place.
press reports that a portion of
Monterey and NueVo Laredo are in
the hands of D1az rebels was receiY-
The Laredo line of the national rail-
way is controlled by rebels. Wilson
said that no trains arrived in Mexico
City, yesterday or today, and from the
north south.
Consul A. B. Garrett, at Nuevo
Laredo, reported that revoIutionists
were in full possession of the city, that
railroad bridges between Nuevo
Laredo and Monterey have been
burned.
Consul Holland at salti1lo reported
that IA bridges were burned between
SaIti1lo and Monterey, that there is no
train service and that Geographic com
munication has been interrupted.
The governor assured Consul Hol-
land there is no need for apprehension
over the local situation.
At Chihauhua, the situation Is un-
changed, according to Consul Letcher.
Consul Edwards at Juarez reported
that the newspapers along the inter
national border are doing much to ex-
cite Mexicans by claiming. interven-
ton 10 a certainty. a.
Consular officers throughout Mexico
reported that except for a small zone
around Mexico City, the country is
quiet and anX1OuSly the
come of the battle in the capital. The
consul at Nogales stated that there
have bee no disturbances in that town,
although excitement is high. Consul
H. o. Stetter, at Hermosilla reported
the entire state as quiet and the
consuIs at Frontera and Durango
stated the local authorities have been
instructed by the government to pro
teet all foreigners. So far there have
been no disturbances.
Anti-American sentiment which
broke forth at ManzanilIo and
Acapulco shifted the zone of naval
activities, today, from the east to the
west coast. The cruiser Colorado,
which left Mazatlan for ManzanilIa,
yesterday, in response to an appeal
from American Consul Kirk, will ar
rive there late tonight. But meagre
details have been received from Kirk
regarding the situation at Manzanillo.
According to Consul Canada's re-
port today, the arrival of the Georgia
at Vera Cruz has done much to quiet
the fears of foreigners. The Georgia
has tied up to a long dock on the west
side of the city. Upon the vessel and
in the buildings on the dock, An1eri-
can forces already there can grant
and protection to several thou
sand people.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
MADERO ACCUSES DIAz
OF BREAKING THE TRUCE

Mexico City, Feb. H-CCensored)-
President Madero, today, Issued an Of
fetal bulletin saying that General
Diaz broke the agreement for a "a
hour truce on Sunday. The rebel gen
eraI, according to Madero, placed ar
tiIIery at the intersection of BaIdoas
and Victoria streets and opened fire
upon the federals, thus compelling his
own troops to renew the fighting from
their side.
President Madero also announced
that he had received a cable from
washington stating that a majority
of the American Congress was oppos-
ed to Intervention by the United
States because they realized condi-
tions here and were convinced the
government of Mexico could handle it's
own troubles.
Although there was no cannonading
in the city after O'Clock today, when
both sides decided to rest, sleep in the
capitol was impossible after o'clock
this morning Wagons and automo-
biIes ratified over the stone pavements
carving supplies to the refugees on
the outskirts of the city
There was practically no change.
early today. Fighting was to be re-
sl1uaed with the same f1erceness that
chara racterized the struggle all last
week,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
CHENEY To TALK
TO MANUFACTURERS
Workmen's Compensation Act
Is to Be Subject of Monthly
Discussion

Howell Cheney OF South Manchester,
state Manufacturers' association deal
ing with the question of workmen's
compensation act. will address the
Bridgeport Manufacturers association
at the regular monthly dinner and
meeting at the Stratfield tonight.
Mr.. Cheney is chairman of the COM
mittee handling this subject for the
Natiol,al association of manufacturers
as well as of the corresponding state
committee. He has made an exhaus-
tive study of the subject, and his ad-
dress no doubt will arouse consider
able interest in the subject among
local manufa cturers.
His particular mission is to explain
to the Bridgeport manufacturers the
provisions Of the proposed law which
has been presented to the General AS
senaib1y by the Connecticut Manufac-
turers' committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
JAIL SENTENCE
FOR PATTERSON
National Cash Register
President Also Fined
$4,000
Judge SCathIngIy Scores Him
for Violating Anti Trust
Law

Cincinnati, Feb. 1T.-FoHowing a
Bcathing arraignment of the business
methods of the National Cash Regis
ter Company, of Dayton, O., United
States District Judge Howard Hollis
ksE, today, sentenced John H. Patter-
pon. So, president and general man
1ger OF the corporation, to one year
Ia the Troy, O., jail and to pay fine
Of $1,000.
Correspondingly heavy sentences
were @fven to 81 other present and
Eormer officials of the concern, con-
voted Of violating the Sherman anti
kYust law. Only one of the defendants
escaped.
on his plea that his only connection
with the company was to look after
the insurance and tax work and not
the actual manufa cture and sale of
rash registers, George G. Edgeter,
secretary of the company, was dis
missed by Judge Ho1lister after he
had sentenced him to three months in
the Troy Jail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17

Her brother dead, "a victim of scar
let fever, and her two sisters serious
iy Ill of the same disease, Miss Annie
Garrfty, daughter Of Mrs. William
Clarity, of 80 Park Terrace, last ev-
ening was stricken with the malady in
a severe form. Her condition today is
critical
Miss Garrity assisted Saturday and
Sunday in the preparations for the
funeral of her brother, Ex-Alderma
James P. Garrity, who died Saturday
OF scarlet fever. Last evening she
was taken seriously ill and was i'm
mediately Quarantined.
The Health department has been
asked to aid in precautions that will
prevent further ravages Nof the disease
that has fallen with such heavy hand
upon the Garrity fanny.
This latest misfortune has overcome
the family with grief. When James
p. Garrity was buried this morning,
his three sisters were bedridden of the
same disease that claimed him as a
victim
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
CUTTING OFF MEXICO CITY
MAY FORCE INTERVENTION

Washington, Feb. 17--Tntervention
in Mexico by the United States today.
had simmered down to three contin-
gencies, the development Of which
would change President Taft's deter
mination to keep hands off, In the
Mexico City civil war.
If cable communication is cut OF
from the capital; if there is an ont
break of anti-foreign war particular
ly of anti-American sentiment-then
the United States VIII sttD Cther-
wise there is every disposition on the
part of the administra ton to let the
situation work itself out.
Mexicans-rebeIs and federals alike
do not want intervention and even
the landing OF an expedftionsry force
would be purposely mfsconstrued by -
certain class of natives as the first
step toward Intervention. A massacre
OF American residents might follow 81
the natives were inflamed with the be-
lief that troops were coming.
The administration is ernestfy hop
ing that Ambassador Wilson VIII have
succeeded in removing beyond tho
zone OF fire in Mexico city every
American resident. All have had .
weeks notice to flee. SO far az TIE
Continued on Page Two5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
STILL TRY TO
AVERT STRIKE
Mediators Work With
Railroad Managers
and Firemen
Judge Knapp Says Strike Order
Won't Come at Least
Today

: New York, Feb. 1-FinaI efforts to
avert a strike of the IS, 600 fremen EN-
ployed on the eastern railroads were
being made, today, by Judge Martin
A. Knapp, of the commerce court and
acting Commissioner Of Labor G. w.
w. Hangier,
The two mediators met with the
railroad managers committee. headed
by Elisha. Lee, during the morning,
and considered the reply made by the
fremen Saturday, which regarded a
compromise plan Of arbitration Sug-
gested by the managers.
1t is expected that the managers
may submit another proposition which
then would put up to the dreTnen, this
afternoon. 1t Is known that Presi-
dent Carter will accept nothing but ar
bttration of the wage schedule under
the Erdman act and it would cause no
great surprise if strike should be
called. tonight
The two nediators have held off the
strike call for severals days now, how
agreement might be reached.
President Carter, of the hrmen' s
brotherhood, denied today that the
strike call had been mailed to the To-
cal unions.
THAT report was unfounded,'' he
said There will be no strike call
issued until all negotiations have been
broken off. Out of courtesy to Judge
Knapp and Acting Commissioner of
Labor Hangier we will wait until they
report to us that the situation is hope
less and no further concessions can be
expected from the managers In that
event the call will go out and 48 hours
notice be given. 1t may come to-
day and 1t may not come for several
days It is impossible to tell at pres
ent which way things will co.
The gravity of the situation was in
dicated. today, by Judge Knapp, who
declared that at least a stike order
would not be issued, today
Under any circumstances said
Knapp, <ta strike order will not be is
sued before tonight. intend to keep
up the work Of endeavoring to bring
the two factions together throughout
the day and will not give UP until the
last possible plan has been submitted
and rejected p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
ARCHITECT
FOR B.H.S.
IS CHOSEN?

A special meeting of the Board of
Education has been called for this
evening to select an architect to de-
sign the new High school. The call
TOR the meeting was authorized this
afternoon. :
1t was rumoRed that the firm of
9oldw1n, Starrett and Van F1eck, of
New York, is the first choice with
Gamble Rogers, of New York as sec
ond choice of the out OF town arc1i-
tests.
Both of these were among the thirty
OF more architects VINO appeared be-
fore the board.
II the work should go to local
man Ernest c. Southey will carry off
The prize.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
ARMISTICE BROKEN
And BATTLE RENEWED

Mexico City, Feb. II, Ccensorsd.J- D.
The earliest possible. conclusi6n Of the
bloody war between President 1Ia-
dero's forces and those Of General
Diaz was hoped for ~ both sides to-
day. Madero, believing he could wipe
out Dizz' forces, anxlOusiy awaited the
formal assurance from President Taft
that the United States would not i'm
without reason that Ambassador VIII
son would recognize him and his fol-
lowers as forming the real govern
Dead bodies of additional soldferu.
this morning litter the streets about
the arsenal and the national palace
yesterday, to prevent the spread 0f
disease. The burning Of carcagses
took place during the armistice which
was declared by both armies az
agreed upon for "a hours. There was
no firing.
armistice and he agreed to IL only ar
ter being pressed by the ambassa doris
and ministers of the foreign powers.
Diaz believed If he went on with nla
assault upon the palace he could win.
GeneraT Hnerta, IN cornTna and Of the
federal troops, was not pleased with
the agreement to an arnistice- Preai-
dent Madero ordered him to agree TO
it. The President had sent a plea %
President Taft requesting that the
United States keep hands OFF and
tive, was one of the most
of all the foreign diplomats
who demanded the Armistice-
Before noon the trace was broken
Scattered shots broke the calm and
two hours later the battle was on
again with renewed herceness. The
guns of the rebels were sweeping San
Juan Place where the federals had
moved part of their forces during the
rest.
No one attempted to estimate the
number of dead in yesterdays fight
ing. Americans and other fOreiEuerg
were safer, today, than at any other
time since the battle began . week
ago Sunday. The battle zone and the
,erritory imm ediately surrounding 80
was cleared of residents during yes
,erday's lulL Food supplies were re-
o1enished while the two armies rested
Many foreigners entered the battle
zone during the truce and obtained
a1ua bles which had been left In their
nasty flight a week ago.
Ambassador Wilson and the Ger
nan representative were assured bv
Preside ent Madero that he would aid
n the esta blishment of free zone lm
he center of the city where food
.ouId be obtained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
TOMMY ASTON SEEKING
DIVORCE FROM PAULINE
State Street Garage Owner Names
Christian ScIliclz as Correspondent.

Thomas r. Aston, president and
treasurer of the Aston Motor Car Co.
of 1923 State street, has brought df-
vorce proceedings against Pauline
Aston of this city. Aston charges
that his wife has been unfaithful and
names Christian Schick of this city as
correspondent
The Astons were married July g.
1897 Mrs Aston's maiden name wa 8
Pauline BrfehI There is one minor
child, Helen, but the father does not
ask the custody. The alleged in
fidelity is said to have taken place be
tween January 1, 1912 and January Il
1913. In his younger days Aston won
fame as a bicycle racer and often com
peted in this city. His marital trOu-
bles have been aired in the news
papers before.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
RESOLUTION
BROADENING
INQUIRY DUE
Senate Will Be Asked to Extend
Powers of Bribery InveSti-
CATION Committee
(sepcia1 to The Farmer-)

Hartford, Jan. 1.-THE attempt to
throw light into the office of the high
way commissioner will be continued
tomorrow in the Senate, when resolu-
tions will probably be offered empow-
erfng the bribery investigation COM
mittee to extend the scope of it's in
quiry as to include all the affairs of
the highway department
Comptroller Daniel p. Dunn. will.
if he has power, Immediately audit
the books of the highway commission
er, which have not been audited in
fourteen years.
The first hearing on workmen's
compensation will open Monday after
non and will continue until the matter
is closed and until the committee is
ready to report bill. A Workmen'S
compensation bill is regarded as GER
tain to pass before the end of the ses-
sion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
NEW DEFENSE OF
RAILROAD REBATE
IN FEDERAL COURT

New York. Feb. ia new defense
on a charge of violating the railroad
rebate law was offered, today in the
federal district court in the trial OF
George w. Sheldon and Henry W.
Ackoff, of Chicago, accused of &C
the Lehigh Valley Railroad Attorney
John B. BIanchf1e1d declared his
clients were not taking rebates but
road on a, $5, 600 salary and ten percent
commission on all freight business
they sent over the Lehigh. Sheldon Il
Ackoff are heads of the George W.
Sheldon & Co, freight forwarding
houses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-17
IS ]. P. MORGAN
SERIOUSLY I'LL?
Report Has Him
Stricken in Egypt
Today
Said to Be En- Route to Naples
In Care Of Specialists
Indigestion fhe Cause

London, Feb. 1.-THE report that
J. P. Morgan is seriously i'll and is
being fastened to- Naples where Paris
physicians will attend him, today, was
believed by Morgan's associates to be
a stock market trick.
R. G.. Smith, manager of Morgan,
Grenfel & Company, said:
I'm view of the lack of definite in
formation, our impression is that the
report is just another ruSe. That has
been the final. disposition of other
similar rumors regarding Mr.. Morgan.
The last thing we knew, Mr.. Morgan
was in Egypt and we naturally would
expect to hear from him if he were
ILL.,