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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
~ CIME OF PEACE PREPARE.

WNile there is such an earnest in
."rchnnge Of diplomatic correspond
'nr. going on between the represen-
.n'',"= OF our own country and those
a. .&.an, 1T is interesting in the ex-
trc.a to take into consideration pos
5im'''ies that lie just beneath the
surface and but thinly yelled from
pUalic view. There is not we be-
hr'". any great importance to be at
.#ched to the war talk" that Is be-
!og u1ulged in to no small extent in
'omo quarters, but there is no ques-
tlnung the main fact that the United
'u"s government to-day is in a state
"iH,ir unprepared for war.
N@yertheless we are at present
having some very serious settlements
10 make with q number OF nations,
DOT me least interesting Of which is
that ,nncerning Japan. The Jap is
y.'} Individual, and his government
Is lEo Whit less willy than he.
\t,Wing our present delicate rela-
tIuaa With the government Of Japan
'u light Of the well-known char
a.''. tics OF the people OF that ma
,.oU It is interesting to entertain
,Npw. IT'S as they come direct from
.Aua. subjects Of Japan who are best
,N'".. ted to rPneC; Japan'S official
tu'.,He as REGARDS our own govern
mrn.
W" quote from recent article by
.N.A emile Graves, which appea red
2 tl. New York American OF June 2:
H smarkable story comes to me
1u-gI. from an authoritative SOurc
en- .', last Congress.
TIN. American statesman to whom
.,.yr was closely associated with
.0r .ureign. affairs OF our govern
Wru: He was a particularly init
ma,g friend Of Baron Uchida, the
.aptAese Ambassador preceding Wis
souut Chinda.
Nuo night after dinner with Baron
".a.da, the American drifted into
..auk discussion of future conditions
hat might make trouble between
rh!7 ountry and japan.
F.rning to Uchida, he said:
Bacon, | am we'll aware from my
uI..l closenesS to our foreign af-
Iu'ra that in case of war between our
,.un'r rics all the preliminary ad
,ri. geS would be on the side Of
!n', people.
do not hesitate to say, which |
gg. are you know. that we OF Ameri-
1a ole shamefully unprepared, in the
coalitions and equipment OF our
NAY. in our naval bases and our
,Das' defenses, and even in our small
an" MadeQuate army. to cope with
;hC plendid preparedness of your
tT0ned and disciplined navy and Of
yOu~ veteran soldiers.
Does my estimate Of conditions
agree with yours?"
Ambassador Uchida, tho story
goes, got up from his chair, and with
evidence Of intense interest and feel
ing, replied:
You are frank, square man, Mr..
-, | IKE you, ! trust .ou, and
| viii talk to%you frankly.
'All that you say Is true, and
much more than what you say is true
Japan knows just exactly what II
cOuid do with America in case Of
war. Every official OF the japan ese
COVE rnment knows We are pre-
red and have long been prepared
fully prepared. Since the Russian
war ended we have had in our minds
the possibility of conflict with the
United States and have carefully and
spec! ficaliy gotten ready for Vt.
We know every detail OF your dc
Ienses on land and sea, every bay, In
lot and sounding on your coast from
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
NOTICE OF DRAWING JURY.
The State of South Carolina,
County OF Oconee.

The State of South Carolina,
County OF Oconee.
We, the undersigned Jury Com
missioners, for the County and State
aforesaid. will draw in the office OF
the Clerk of Court, on June II, 1913,
at 9 o'clock a, M, or as soon there
after as possible, thirty-six (36(
Petit Jurors to serve the first week
&c the July Court, commencing Mon
day, July 7th, 1913, in accordance
with the law now in force governing
the drawing OF Jurors.
June 7th, 1913.
JOHN II. CRAIG, (Seal. J
Clerk OF Court.
d. "A. SMITH, (Seal. }
County Auditor.
w. j. SCHROEDER, (Seal. }
County Treasurer.
Jury Commissioners.
June IL, 1913,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
Thp NETZOW PIANO
An Instrument of Superior
Quality.

There is no flaw in the Netzow
scale; 1t has a treble clear as crys-
tai; Is sympathetic as the human
voice in the middle register; and
full, resonant and rich in the base.
The action OF the Netzow Piano is
so finely balanced and even that It
gives the performer q means OF the
most accurate Interpretation.
for sale on right terms and at
right prices.
H. W. GRUBBs, Walhalla, s. @.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
Paradise perls is nestreye;!,

New York, June 9.--All of upper
Manhattan was illuminated and it's
residents excited shortly before day
break to-day by fire which swept the
summer resort known as Paradise
Park at Fort George. The blaze
started from causes unknown. The
loss was estimated at upwards of
100000,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11

Headline over dispatch from STAN
ford, Conn, June 10: "Unfrocked
clergyman weds Floretta Whaley."
Deucedly bad form, doncher know
to say nothing Of the cool weather
prevailing over the country on the
10Th
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
JUST FRIENDS.

| had a friend
loaned him ten;
| haven't seen
My friend since then.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
had one, too
went his bail;
| wish he now
Was back in jill.
Boston Transcript
\ friend Of ours
Endorsed our note;
You may be sure
We got his goat"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11

Last Monday the thermometers in
Walhalla dropped from knee-length
and sleeveless b. V. D.s to full
length "heavies' and Overcoats.
Some drop, believe us.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
statement Of the Condition of
THE BANK OF WALHALLA.
ReSOurCeS.

located at Walhalla, s. c., at the close
or business June 4, 1913
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
Total. ......... $30435S OF
,tata OF South Carolina, County of

IOtal. 3ob4306 Ol
state Of South Carolina, County Of
Oconee.-Before me came p. p.
Sullivan, Cashier Of the above
named bank, who, being duly sworn,
save that the above and foregoing
statement is a true condition Of said
bank, as shown by the books of said
bank. T. r. SULLIVAN.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 10th day of June, 1913.
(Seal.) ]. G.. BREAZEAI.E,
Notary Public, s. q.
Correct---Attest:
q w. p. ANDERSON,
M. 8. STRIBLING,
d. L. NORRIS,
Directors.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
Statement of the Condition of
THE WESTMINSTER RANK.

located at Westminster, S. c., at the
close of business June 4, 1913:
Resources
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
PIXIES PEAK NOT HIGHEST
MOUNTAIN IN COLORADO

What is the highest mountain in
Colorado9 "Pikes Peak nineteen
persons out of twenty will answer,
incorrectly. The twentieth may know
that the two highest mountains in the
state are Mount Massive and Mount
Ebert, both in Lake county, in the
Leadville district. The altitude of
each of these mountains, according to
the United States Geological Survey,
is 14,402 feet above sea level. The
height of Pixies Peak is l4.10s feet
Moreover. there are fifty or sixty 9th
er peaks in Colorado approximately as
high-over $4,000 feet. The lowest
point in Colorado is 1850 feet above
sea level OF all the states Colorado
has the highest average altitude, es-
timated by the Geological Survey at
$500 feet.
Although not the highest noun
tain, Pixies Peak is probably the best
known peak in the United States.
There was at one time a weather
bureau station on its summit, and it
now has a substantial railway station
at the terminus of the highest railway
line in North America. 1t can also
be reached by an excellent wagon road
and trail which connect the summit
with Colorado Springs.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
SEVEN TROUGHS MINE
SOLD AT GOOD FIGURE

That the Seven Troughs Coalition is
anticipating the extension of the bor-
ders of its domain is shown in the fol-
lowing notice from Secretary F. I.
Gunnell of the Seven Troughs Therien
which is being received by stockhold-
ers:
There is hereby called a special
meeting of the stockholders of the
Seven Troughs Therien Gold Mines
company at 10 a. m. on Tuesday, Feb
ruary Is, 1918, at the company's of
fee, room 26, Exchange building, Salt
Lake City. Said meeting is called for
the purpose of considering and acting
upon a proposition made by the Seven
Troughs Coalition to purchase all of
the mining claims and mining proper
ty of the Seven Troughs Therien now
owned by it and situated in Seven
Troughs mining district, Nevada, at
and for the purchase price of $4,000
cash, the assumption by said Seven
Troughs Coalition of all the outstand-
ing debts and obligations of said
Seven Trougns Therien, amounting to
approximately $4,000 and to ratify
the action of the board of directors of
the Seven Troughs Therien at meet
ing held January Is, 1913, accepting
said proposition and agreeing to sell
said property at said price and for
the purpose of authorizing the proper
officers of said company to make, exc
cute and deliver a good and sufficient
deed of said premises to the purchaser
upon payment of said sum, and for the
purpose of considering the proposition
to wind up the affairs of and to dis
solve said company.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
CHINA DISHES FREE TO
SILVER STATE SUBSCRIBERS

In order to supply its subscribers
with handsome premium for the com
ing year, the Silver State recently
availed itself of an opportunity to
purchase large number of fine china
breakfast sets of dishes. They consist
of 81 pieces and retail at $3.50 per set.
These dishes will be given away alb
solutely free to subscribers of this
paper, on the following terms; One
set free to every person paying two
year subscription in advance, which
will be sent 10 any two persons deslr-
ed. To old subscribers, who are IN
arrears, set of these beautiful and
serviceabie dishes will be given upon
their settling arrearages and paying
for one year in advance.
The public is cordially invited to
call at the business office OF the Silver
State and inspect the dishes.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
SERVICE
Will SELL TIMBER
Especial to the Silver State,

SPOKANE, WASH, Jan. 25.-The
largest sale of government. timber ever
made in the northwest will be con-
summated April l, when the national
forestry service will dispose of $685.
100000 feet of saw timber in the
kaniksu forest in Pend Oreille coun-
ty of eastern Washington to the high
est bidder. At the same time there
will be sold 100000 cedar poles.
The minimum prices that will be
considered by the government for the
timber vary from 81 to So per thous-
and feet and it is estimated that the
timber will net the government at
least an average of $5 per thousand,
making total of considerably more
than a million ond quarter dollars
for the lot.
Bids for the lumber are being re-
ceived by the forest supervisor at
Newport, Wash, and by the district
supervisor at Missoula, Mont.
More than 25 different corporations
have submitted applications to pur-
chase parts of the timber, which is To-
Gated on the west branch of Priest
river and along Moore's creek, cover
ing some $4,000 acres of land in the
national forest.
The sale of the timber will mean a
great deal of activity in the district
in the next few years, as under the
terms of the sale the timber must be
removed at a rate of not less than
30,000,000 feet year. 1t is expected
a number of new sawmills will be
built as a result.
Bidders for the timber are required
by the government to submit with
their offers a statemnt of the propos-
ed means of logging and development,
which will be considered in awarding
the timber.
About 55 uer cent of the timber, or
about 150,000,000 feet, is high class
white pine and the balance is about
equally divided between yellow pine
and Englemann spruce.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
WHEN SCIENCE COM
PETES WITH NATURE

The fact that today rubber may be
made snythetically, and that the sny-
theic product is strictly comparable
with natural rubbers, and that il may
he made into automobile tires and into
all the multiform objects of rubber
manufacture, has been verified by
many chemists working Independently,
and is positively beyond dispute. Our
interest in this wonderful achievement
is enhanced by the fact that II re-
quired the labors of many men, of
many kinds of men, and of different
races of men.
In 1860 an Englishman, Greville
Williams, isolated from the destruct
i've distillation of rubber colorless
liauid now named isoprene. He dis
covered that this liquid on standing
became viseid, and that on subsequent
distillation Il became hardened to a
white. spongy mass. We know now
that i'm that mass was rubber. In 1873
a Frenehman. G.. Bourchardat, believ-
Ell. but could not prove, that the
molecules Of isoprene polymerized-
!. e., intercombined through rearrange-
ment-into rubber In 1882 Sir Will
liam Tilden actually prepared rubber
from soprene by treating IT with
hvdroehloride acid, but he could not
repeat the experiments; while IN ls92
he discovered that some old speci-
mems of isopreue. obtained from tur-
pentine, had converted themselves IN
T. rubber without this help. In 1907 =
German. Fritz Hofmann, converted
isoprene into rubber by methods which
anybody could repeat, and in 1910,
aul with a dramatic coincidence, Har-
ries of Holland and Mathews, an
Englishman, Independently discovered,
and for no legitimate reason except
that they were Just trying every
thing that a small quantity of me-
tallie sodium by its mere presence
could carry isoprene over into rubber
in dnantitative proportions. About
the same time it was discovered that
ether substa aces, analogous to iso-
prene. homoogues as they are called,
derivatives of hutadiene, were eapa-
! lie Of similar metamorphosis.
In 1910, then. in consequence of
these decades of work and happy
chance. scientific freebooters that
could get to isoprene, or its like, could
90 t. rubber, and they have rapidly
Teen arriving by different routes. The
necessity of the situation is, of course,
a cheap raw material. Some start
from turpentine, others from fusel oil,
still Others from starch, and much may
he said as starting point in rubber
svnthesis for petroleum. As the up
shot, it may certainly be said that
synthetic rubber will soon be on the
market in competition for the rubber
demand, at first timidly and tentative
ly, but ultimately we may be sure it
will play with natural rubber in the
markets of ,he world an equal role
Professor Robert Kennedy Duncan, in
Harper's.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
IMMENSE COST OF
ELIMINATING ENTERPRISE

The energy, effort and expense in
Cured by the daily press in it's desire
to secure for its readers the earliest
obtainable information of important
events has long been a source of credit
to enterprising publishers and of won
der to their readers. For a cent or
two one may obtain news to secure
which reporters have jeopardized their
lives and thousands of dollars have
been spent. Quite as interesting,
though less thrilling, would be the
stories the public never hears, of
equally great efforts which resulted in
failure.
The glory of original and daring ini-
tiative in these matters no longer is
monopolized by the dailies, for the
makers of films for moving pictures
are exhibiting the same resourceful
spirit. Whether in their anxiety to
give the public what it wants they
are tempted to encroach on subjects
which in the past have been consider
ed too sacred for ordinary exhibition
is disputed question even among the
clergy However, we will content
ourselves with recital of what has
Just been accomplished.
One hundred thousand dollars was
spent in making a film entitled "From
the Manger to the Cross In order
to procure this company of forty-two
players were selected, trained and
taken to Palestine and Egypt, with all
the necessary movable scenery and ef-
fects. Skilled workmen were taken
along to erect such scenes as the
stable and manger in Bethlehem. The
curiosity of the natives who continual
w swarmed about the actors and ope-
rators made the work difficult. hut af-
ter four months of constant work in
which scene after scene was rehearse
dozens of times, the picture story was
finally completed.-H. III. Windsor. in
the February Popular Mechanics Mag
azine.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
ROSS Names SEN
ATE COMMITTEES

Thursday Lieutenant Governr Ross
appointed the Senate committees, as
follows:
Eleetions-Senators Chaplin, Car.
penter, Kendall
Printing5Senators Scanlan, Dolf
Tannahill
Corporations-s Jones, Hef.
fernan, Bell.
Ways and Means-Senators Bell
Miller, Kendall, Balzar, Fulmer.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Horsey, Asch
er, Bergman, Mack, Jones.
Military and Indian Affairs-Sena
tors Fulmer, Sweeney, Miller.
Counties, County Boundaries, Road:
and Bridges-Senators Dolf, Sweeney
Chaplin.
Railroads, Internal Improvement.
and Manufactures-Sen Keadnll
Bell Carpenter, Balzar, Tannahill.
Mines and Mining Berg
man, Arnold, Seanlan.
Public Lands-Senators Gault
Kendall, Mack
Federal Relations-Senators Ar
mold, Carpenter, Jones.
Engrossed Bills-Senators Mack
Coryell, Stickney.
Enrolled Bills--Senators Mills
Bergman, Arnold.
State Prison and Hospital for Men
tai DEMONSTRATORS Sweeney, Bell
Gault.
Mileage-Senators Stickney, Swee
ney, Miller.
Education, State Library and Pub
lie Morals-Senators Ascher, Heffer
nan, Horsey, Chaplin, Fulmer.
Claims, State Affairs, Supplies ant
Expenditures-Senators Coryell, Asch
err, Stickney.
/ Rules and Joint Rules-Senatori
Balzar, Scanlan, Caryell.
Banks and Banking Mil
! Ter, Dolf, Haffernan, Mills, Gault.
| Fish and Game-Senators Coryell
Ascher, Mills.
Agriculture, Irrigation and Recla
nation of Arid Lands-Senators Car
renter, nolf, Bergman, Mack, Stick
new.
Taxation Senators Heffernan
Ascher, Mills.
Labor-Senators Tannahill, Heffer
nan, Horsey, Balzar, Arnold.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
WOMAN SUFFRAGE BILL
PASSED By ASSEMBLY

Yesterday the woman's suffrage
bill was reported from the committee
and passed by the assembly, with but
three dissenting votes. Those voting
against the measure were Davis, Inde-
pendent, of Humboldt, Friedhoff, Dem
ocrat, of Washoe, and Kinghorn, Re-
publican, of Mineral.
The ladies of Winnemucca feel GER
tain that the Davis mentioned in the
dispatches as having voted against
the measure must have been Davis of
Nye county. If it was indeed our
own "Cute" he had. better frame up
an alibi before he returns home.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
UNIVERSITY STUDENT GETS
ROCHESTER, FEVER AND FALLS

A young man, giving the name of
Herman Ware, is languishing in the
conuty Jail, on a serious charge. He is
said to have been a student at the
State University up to the first of the
year, when he was taken with the
Rochester feves and made trip to
the new camp. Running short of
funds, it is alleged the young man re-
sorted to cashing bogus checks, and
succeeded in working off between $400
and $500 worth before he was ap-
pretended. He was arrested and TAX
en- before Justice Hood, at Lovelock,
Wednesday and bound over to the
grand jury.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
WELCOME NEWS FOR
WINNEMUCCA PEOPLE

Winnemucca people who have stom-
ach and bowel trouble will be blad to
hear that the mixture of simple buck
thorn bark, glyeerine, etc, KIN, wn as
Adler-i-ka, can be obtained at the
Eagle drug store. 1t has been found
thet JUST A SINGLE DOSE of
Adler-ika usually relieves sour stom-
ach, gas on the stomach and eonstipa-
tion QUICKLY because this simple
new mixture drains off such a surpris-
ing amount Of old foul matter from
the body.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
MASS MEETING OF CITIZENS
DECLARES FOR incorporation
FdvOS the Commission Form Of Government and Appoints
Committee to Arrange for Securing q Charter
from the State Legislature

for our boys and girls, without cost to
thema Does the opera house, donated
to the town and supported by the tax
payers, provide any free entertain
ment or wholesome amusement to the
boys and girls of our town or a place
where the stranger within our gates
may rest and perhaps read a book or
magazine without having to spend
money? How can we better employ
part of the taxes-the peoples
money--than to furnish clean, healthy
amusement and entertainment to our
boys and girls and to the grown-ups
that will avail themselves of itP Win
nemucca, the best town between Sac
ramento and Salt Lake, has the brains,
money and solid citizens to give its
boys and girls the aspiration to be-
come good citizens that they may help
in its advancemnt.
Rev. Henry struck a chord to which
all responded and his remarks aroused
a storm of applause.
J. p. Grandel stated that he was
willing to pay his, or even a double
share of the increased taxes, if there
were any, in order to enjoy the bene-
fits of the better and more economical
government of an incorporated city.
In Commissioner Haviand's opin-
ion, incorporation would give Winnie
mucca a thorough, representative, just
and economical government; the pos
sible small increase in taxes being
more than offset by the advantages
gained.
Ed Reinhart was of the opinion that
Incorporation would make Winnemuc
ca better and larger city, with lit
tie or no increase in taxes. Everyone
should do all in their power to make
city government success and all
work for the best interests and ad-
vaneement of the city.
Judge Gilray was in favor of the
commission form of government but
suggested slight change in the meth
ods of raising taxes. He suggested
that the city be given the power to
purchase at the owners sworn valua-
tion any piece of property that it con-
sidered valued at too low figure. He
stated that improvements denote pro-
gress and that incorporation would in
crease property values and promote
harmony among our citizens.
Bert Klucny's views, though ex-
pressed in the shortest speech of the
and applause of all. Two short words
it was, "Go ahead, but it expressed
the sentiment of those present.
A vote was then called on the ques-
tion to incorporate as city and the
''ayes' won, standing. The chair
then appointed committee of three
Ed Reinhart, Dave Staunton and
Judge Langwith, to prepare the bill
to be submitted to the legislature, and
to secure the necessary funds for en-
crossing same. The committee ap-
pointed, believing there was truth in
the old adage about bird in the hand
being preferable to those you We got to
catch, started in right there to take a
collection of a dollar a head. Thirty
two dollars was collected within a
few minutes ard the committee will
undoubtedly meet with little trouble
in securing more, if needed. A little
later the meeting was adjourned and
another forward stride in the path of
progress has been made by the eiti-
zens of Winemucea.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
ApaIone Meat In Demand.

Dried and smoked abalone meat.
most of which is cured in southern
California fishing ports. is purchased
by Oriental importers at fancy prices
Occasionally 1t sells for $500 a ton.
In some instances divers are employed
to procure the mollusks, and it is not
uncommon for an experienced man to
bring to the surface two tons Of meat
and shells In q day.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
ENGINEER MONTGOMERY MOVES
OFFICE TO CONCRETE BLOCK

Today Civil Engineer Montgomery
is moving his Office from the Reinhart
building, corner of Third and Bridge,
to the office in the Houston -Grandin
building, lately vacated by County
Surveyor Tilden.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-01-25
In Interest of Economy.

After the adjournment of the meet
ing called to consider the question of
incorporating the town, second meet
ing was called to discuss retrenehmenr
in state affairs.
1t was the sense of those present
that several apparently useless state
bureaus and Offices should be abolish
ed, and Ed Reinhart, M. d. Staunton
and Frank Germain were appointed a
committee to consult with the Hum
boldt county delegation to the legisla-
ture regarding the subject.