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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
SWISS FIGHT THE
 SALE IM70x|CANIS

BERNIE, Switzerland, May 21.- Switzerland is making the Demon Rum fight himself. Cautiously enough, accordin gto reports received at fed eral headquarters. large part ol the $1.400,o0o obtained by the Swiss government from its alcohol monop- oily in 1913, and which by law was distributed among various cantons. is being used by them to combat the spread of intemperance. In spite ot the prohibition Of the sale of absinths throughout e.country. the eonsump- tion of intoxicants has been increas- ing steadily in the past few years
 especially among the 0erman-speak- ing Swiss of the north. with whom "schnaps," often so low as two cents a glass. is a favorite beverage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
ARCHIE SHIELDS
 DEMANDS PATENTS
Says Is Entitled to Secure Coal Land Locations in Matanuska-WilI
 Make Legal Fight.

SEATTLE, May 21.-Archie Shiels and Charles Munday, the two locators of coal lands in Alaska, who were in dicted for fraudulently locating coal lands in Alaska. but were acquitted by a jury of the charge. have started a legal fight to compel the govern ment to grant them patents to the claims located in Alaska and upon which they assert they have spent several hundred thousands of dol lars.
 Attorneys for the two men are se- curing dispositions to strengthen their cases and will attempt to have the federal courts issue a nandamus to the interior department to issue the patents prayed for.
 The cases have created considerable interest in this city and if successful others will follow and the best claims in both the Matanuska and aBering Lake coal sections will go to pri-. vate locators instead of to the gov ernment, as at present planned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
PENR0SE HAS
 A BG LEAD
Secured 160,oo0 Majority Over Ber Dimmick, Who Wanted to Run
 On Republican Ticket.

PHILADELPHIA, May 21.-The state board of elections today an nounced that Senator Penrose had secured a majority of 160,0OO over his opponent, Ben Dimmick, who all so wanted to run on the Republican ticket. The vote for Penrose was several tines larger than that receiv- ed by Clifford Pinchot, who was un- opposed for the domination on the Progressive ticket.
 The Moosers claim that they made no effort to get out the vote, as there was nothing to fight for, while the contest in the Republican pary brought out it's full strength.
 Former President Theodore Roose- welt is expected to spend several weeks stumping the state for Pinchot.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
JURY. |ND|CTS
 WOMAN FRAUD Mrs. Loder Charged With Using Mails to Defraud-Sold Worthless
 Alaska Stock.

SEATTLE, May 21.-The federal grand jury today found true bill against Mrs. Annette Loder. charging her with having used the United States mails to defraud, in that she offered for sale stock in the Koppen- of Copper and Smelling Company of Alaska when no such company ex- isted, having been declared bankrupt many years ago.
 The woman, who is still young and of striking appearance, was hys- terical when brought into court to hear the indictment. The case was postponed in order to give her time to consult with attorneys before making any plea.
 The bail bond furnished by the friends of the woman has been with drawn and she is now held under 5000 bonds. but up to date has been unable to secure bail.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
MERCHANT N STOLE ] A SMALL ARMY Austrian Government Has Man on Trial for Stealing Division of
 Austrian Army.

LEMBERG, Austria. May 21.-Pre- liminary hearings and preparations were completed today for the trial of a merchant named Cross and nine policemen, charged with "robbing'' Austria of an entire division of it's army. Cross, who ostensibly con- ducted h mercantile business, was the head of small organization which shipped 18,000 Austrians about ready to be drawn into military service, out of the country. The majority of them went to America.
 The police "stood in" with Cross and will have to answer to the charge of accepting bribes. The other police officers committed suicide. It was largely due to the operation of Cross that the Austrian government has prohibited the emigration of all men of military age.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
BECKER DEFENSE
 GETS HARD BLOW
Judge Seabury Refuses to Allow "Daoo Franks" Confession intro-
 duced-Exonerated Becker.

NEW YORK, May 21.-The attor- neys for Lieut.. Becker, on trial for murder, received staggering blow today when Justice Seabury refused to allow the introduction as evidence of the confession of "Dago Frank, '' the gunman, who was recently cleo trocuted for the murder of Herman Rosenthal.
 The confession of the gunman ex- onerated Lieut.. Becker of all con- nection with the crime and was made a few hours before his death by "Da- go Frank" to the chaplain of the pris- on and Warden Clancy. The attor- neys for the defense were sure, it would be admitted. but in spite of an argument lasting for two hours the motion was denied.
 Y No evidence by the defense has as yet broken into the strong web of circumstantial evidence woven by District Attorney Whitman against Becker. It is expected that the case will go to the jury on Saturday of this week or early next <
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
GROWN PRINCE
 TAKES 4 CRUISE
Heir to Italian Crown Of for Visit to Mediterranean Ports on
 Big eattieship.

ROME, May 21-When Prince Hum bert, heir to the Italian throne, sail ed today from Taranto on his first naval cruise, Queen Elena had per- fected arrangements never to be out of communication with him for 8 moment. Prince Humbert, who is now nine, has just been taken from his teachers and governesses and turned over to the navy captain for his future education for the throne. The first step to this end will be a cruise of all the Mediterranean ports on board the Italian man-of-war Pug lila.
 At the orders of Queen Elena the latter has been equipped with the most powerful wireless apparatus in the Italian navy and orders have been issued to all of the Italian wire less stations to keep in constant touch with the warship and the Qui- rinal. Every night before going to bed Humbert will wireless a good night" to the queen and every morn ing on arising will follow up with "all's we'll" Between times the queen will call him up to see how he is doing It is the first time Elena and her only son have been separated.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
JUSTICE BLIND
 IN BELGIUM

BRUSSELS. May 21.-The glaring contrast in the different brands of justice handed ont to- the rich and poor in, Belgium is being severely de- nounced by the labor press. the fol- lowing being among the many recent instances cited.
 In the local prison a rich banker is awaiting trial for having shot two workmen. A few days ago he peti-. tioned the minister of justice to bs allowed to see his dying child. and the request was promptly granted. In the same prison was 2 workman charged with the theft of g fireplace decoration. When he peutioned to be allowed to visit his dying mother, whose house was situated only few yards from the prison, the request was refused. The poor woman died Alone and two days later the son was acquitted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
BOOZE FIGHTERS
 ' GIVE UP HOPE
Abandon Expectation of Constitution al Amendment at This Session
 of Congress.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-The ad- vocates of woman suffrage and of a nation wide prohibition law have abandoned all hope of securing it's passage at the present term of con gress and are leaving here, having closed down the headquarters. The campaign for the right to vote and the right to prevent any one from securing a drink will be carried into the states again and the fight for an amendment to the constitution will be taken up at the next session.
 Friends of the prohibition move ment assert that in five years the sale and manufacture of liquors in the United States will be prohibited by an act of congress.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
RIGGS OUTLINES
 COMMISSION PLANS
Says We'll Known Valdez Route Needs No Surveys-WiII Visit This
 City During Summer
To Daily Prospector, Valdez.

To Daily Prospector, Valdez.
 SEATTLE, May 21.-May not make surveys over we'll known Valdez route this summer. The headquarters of the commission is in the field but will visit Valdez some time during the summer. The plans for the com mission are not quite formulated.
 THOMAS RIGGS.
 The above dispatch was received today from Commissioner Riggs. of the Alaska railroad survey, in reply to one sent by the Prospector to MT. Riggs asking for information regard ing the plans of the commission. whether they contemplated survey from Valdez or not, also if the com mission contemplated establishing headquarters in Valdez and for an outline of the work to be done this summer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
Drinking Cup Hearings.

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 21.-The Public Service Commission today granted hearings on its ruling requir- ing individual drinking cups and sup plies of drinking water in passenger cars and at agency stations of railroad companies. This action was taken be- cause of numerous inquiries made as to the scope of the general order on the subject, which was issued last January.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
AlOR|CH WORKED TROLLEY SALE siA||l|E
instrumental In Unloading Worthless Trolley Stock on New Haven
 Railroad

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Former President Charles S. Mellen testified today before the Interstate Commerce Commission that former Senator Ald- rich had engineered the deal by which the New Haven railroad system was saddled with the ownership of the Rhode Island Trolley system at a cost of $2O,OOO,OOO, and that the sys- tenn had never paid the railroad con- pany.
 Mellen also stated that the insid- CTS made a big killing when they put the deal through, as the stock of the trolley lines was purchased at a low figure and was sold to the con- pany at almost double the price paid by the wall street bankers.
 Aldrich. according to Mellen, was instrumental in putting the deal through, but he had no knwledge of his share of the profits. The former head of the New Haven has promis- ed to tell of all the inside deals by which the once powerful railroad company was footed of it's resources and the investments of widows and orphans destroyed by the Wall street bankers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE IN ITALY '

ROME, May 21.-Italy's govern mental monopoly of life insurance, created at the instance of the So. cialists in parliament. has just com
 pleted its first, year of business. AL though Italian government employees can only be required to work seven hours g day, the new department of life insurance has done such an i'm. mense business that the entire per- sonnel has now been working ten hours day, Sundays included, for seven months and with no immedi-- ate prospects of being able to go back to the seven-hour day. Over $220,- O00,0 900 worth of business has been done during the year. including thai taken over 1t the beginning from 2 private companies which the govern ment monopoly put out of business.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
ROOSEVELT IN
 POLITICAL FRAY
Win Tour the Country Next Septem- ber-Held Political conferen-
 ces Today.

OYSTER BAY, May 21.-Former President Theodore Roosevelt today plunged into the political fray and will organize his followers for the coming battle in this state, when a successor will be elected to Governor Glynn.
 A. conference was held today with George Perkins, the head of the liar vester Trust, and one of the big men associated with the Bull Moose, and who is willing to spend thousands of dollars to help the cause of Roosevelt and his new party. Following the Perkins conference several members of the state Progressive committee held long conferences and while no announcement was made of the decis- ion it is believed that the Moosers will have candidate in the field for gov ernor and in all the congressional dis tricts, as 1t is hoped to increase the number of Progressive representa- tives in the national legislative body.
 Who the candidate for governor win be is not known, but the ex-president will not run, according to those who are believed to know what his inten- tions are.
 Roosevelt plans an active speaking campaign all over the United States and he will tour the country in Sep tember, going from state to state, urging the return of those who have left the Progressive party and return ed to the Republican fold.
 When the attention of the Bull Moose leader was called to the poor showing made by the Progressives at the last congressional elections he was asked to comment upon the causes therefor, but he refused to make any comment.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
FINISH PROBE D|R|G0 WRECK
Members of the Grow Testify for Captain Flynn and Say He Was
 Not "Tanked."

SEATTLE, May 21.-The hearing before the government marine in- spectors regarding the causes for the wrecking of the steamer Dirigo near Seattle last has been finished. The testimony regarding the condition of Captain Flynn was conflicting. Some of the crew testified that Flynn was soaked to the handles" some that he was pretty well "soused," while a few claimed that he was sober as a judge and had never taken a drink
 No decision was rendered, but it is believed that Flynn will lose his li- cense.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
C0xEY'S ARMY
 .RtkcH 1.APE|:kL

WASHINGTON, May 21.-General Coxey and his army of unemployed reached this city this morning and tomorrow Coxey plans to address his followers from the steps of the cap itol. The army, which was organized IS protest against existing condi- tions in this country, number less than one hundred and most of these were recruited just before the inva- sion of the city. No police inter ference is anticipated by the leaders of the army.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21

Nick Weich and his crew of side- walk builders have completed the walk from Alaska avenue to the dilfe and are now nearing the upper end of Alaska avenue. They are also building crosswalks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
.A,l,,,ounvcssdsnt

I have opened . frst-class, up-to- date dressnaking establishment at the 'Albenaarie Hotel, where will bs glad to serve the ladies of Valdez. Work guaranteed. A. l.. BAXTER. !
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21

All members Pioneers of Alaska be- longing to any Igioo. are cordially in vited to attend the Pioneer ball at Eagle hall Saturday night, May 23, without further notice. COMMITTEE.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
D|R|CO SOON A SAIL WORTH

SEATTLE, May 21.-The steamer Dirigo, which was lowed here by the Cordova after breaking her tail shaft. has been repaired and will sail north in a few days to take the run of the steamer Dora between Seward and Dillingham;.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
Ohio Negro Hung in Canada.

CHATHAM, Ont, May 21.-Frank Smith, negro, 20 years of age, was hung here today, convicted of the murder of James Conyer's. Smith said he formerly lived in Cleveland, Ohio.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21

WANTED--A few men to cut cord wood. See Joseph V. Wachter be- tween 6 and p. m. at the Big Place.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21

The Columbia is still held by the federal authorities under an attach ment for wages.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21
GEN. VILLA GAINS .. MORE VICTORIES
Prevents Junction of Federal Troops and Captures eeo Prisoners and
 Million Rouds of Ammunition.

JUAREZ. Mex, May 21.-By pre- venting the joining of two federal forces in the Saltillo campaign Gener- al Villa trapped and captured 300 federal troops at Paredon, with four troop trains and 100000 rounds of ammunition.
 The detachment was cut off from the main federal army and surround ed and captured. The ammunition was badly needed by the rebel forces. who are now depending upon the am intuition captured from the Huerta forces and that smuggled across the border from Texas.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21

Mrs. Alfred B. Hes Is oyer from the hydroelectric plant.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21

SEATTLE, May 21.-Lieut. Mears. of the Alaska railroad commission, arrived here early this morning and was rendered luncheon at the Arctic Club by the members of the Com4' faercial Association. The luncheon was given to Commissioners Mears and Riggs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21

SEATTLE, May 21.-Thomas Riggs, of the Alaska railroad commission, announced today that the commission had received 5000 applications for po- sitions with the field force. but that the parties sent out this year would not total over 100 or 150 men and would be confined to survey parties and packers. We will employ. as far as possi- ble, all Alaskans who are familiar with the conditions in the country. We expect that the survey crews will be forced to depend upon game for fresh meat and several hunters will be taken by each party"
 Commissioner Riggs will leave here on June Srd for Fairbanks. where he will start the work from that end of the proposed line towards the coast. Lieut.. Mears and Commissioner Edes will work on the coast section.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21

JUAREZ, May 21.-The rebel con- mander of this city today announced that General Villa had executed Cen eral Orozcno, one other federal gen eral, whose name was not given. and 32 members of the staff of the two federal commanders. No reason for the executions has been given, but all the men were lined up against stone wall and shot.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-21

WASHINGTON, May 21.-The ad- ministration today received the in formation that two federal generals and 32 officers on their staffs, cap tured by General Villa near Saltillo, had been executed by order of Gen eral Villa. Friends of the adminis- tration had hoped that during the present efforts to establish peace in Mexico that the constitutionalists would observe strict rules governing civilized warfare.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-03
Locals from COnerOSS.

Coneross, June Especial: Miss
Zadie Hesse spent several days last
week with her sister, Mrs. G.. f. Da-
Wis, in Westminster.
w. S. Fraser and daughter, Mrs.
J. ID. Todd, will attend the funeral
Of Mrs. jamie Davis to-day.
The Y. w. A., Sr., will meet
Thursday at the usual hour.
Roy Nicholson and sister, Of Wal
halla, spent some time recently with
their cousins, Lucille and william
Todd.
Guynell Abbott spent the past two
weeks with her sister, Mrs. ". w.
Mitchell, in Westminster.
Misses Agnes and Bewley Hun
singer spent Saturday with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. 2. Armstrong and attended
the union meeting at Bethel.
Miss Oracle Abbott and two sis
tels, Florine and Thode, spent some
time recently with relatives at Rocky
Knoll.
fhe Y. w. A., ST., and Jr., and the
Sunbeams will have a joint meeting
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-03
Ebenezer Local Items.

Ebenezer, June Especial: The
drouth was broken in this community
Friday afternoon by a refreshing
shower. We are always blessed just
at the proper time.
George w. Fowler, who has been
i'll for several weeks, is reported no
better at this writing, and little hope
is held out for his recovery. We
hope there may yet be a change for
the better.
All report a delightful time at the
ice cream supper given by Mr.. and
Mrs. j. s. Tollison Saturday night.
Miss Mary CAN'T, of Liberty, is
spending a while at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. o. G. Lyles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Furber Hubbard, Of
Fairview, were recent guests at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Whit
mire.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Tollison spent
Sunday at the home OF Mrs. Ellen
Pace, Of Seneca, who has been sick.
DR.. J. L. Stokes will preach at
Ebenezer next Sunday afternoon at
$50 o'clock. A cordial invitation Is
extended to the public to attend this
service.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-03

One handsome polished 1O-foot
Round Dining Table, the best $25
Kind, at only $19.4S.
80 heavy box seat, leather covered,
Dining Chairs, in English or Golden
Oak, full $3.50 values, to go at only
SEAS.
Big lot of Dining Chairs that for
merly sold at from $1.25 to So, to
close out at only CSC.
One nice Solid Oak Chifferrobe,
full value for $40, to go at $13.4S.
Chiffoniers from $3.50 up.
One Solid Oak $16.5O Sideboard
to go at only $3.50.
No. Z Cooking Stove-others will
charge $40 to $12-my price $S.4S.
$40 Ranges, 6-hole, best made, to
go at only $27.4S.
One beautiful Leather Davenport,
the $50 kind, to go at $3.50.
One Leather Couch, full $40 value,
to go at only $12.4S.
One handsome 3-piece Parlor Suit.
Settee, Rocker and Chair, in Malfog-
any, with Silk Plush Upholstering,
to go at $3.50.
One Mahogany Settee, Leather Up
holstery, with large Rocker to
match, $19.4S.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-03
OCOnee Rural Letter Carriers.

h Oconee Rural Letter Carriers
Association held their annual picnic
at the Tunnel last Saturday, May 80.
Each carrier was accompanied by his
family, and all report a pleasant day.
After a bountiful dinner, which
was lone full justice by the boys. the
regular business meeting was held,
n the, following officers were elect
ed to serve the ensuing year: w. M.
Lemons, Westminster, president;
j. w. Reeder, West Union, vice pres
ident; e Harper, Seneca, secre-
tary; Neiil w. Macaulay, Walhalla,
treasurer. w. M. Lemons, N. w.
Macaulay and B. Harper were desig-
mated as delegates to attend the State
meeting at Spartanburg July ga.
The president appointed a COM
mittee to arrange for our next meet
Ing, which will be held the first Mon
day In September.
We had with us Bro. J. N. Bole-
man and family, OF Townville, and
Bro. A. l.. Smith, OF Bolton.
We want every carrier to join the
association, and we hope that our
next meeting will be we'll attended.
Ben Harper, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-03

ext Sunday at 5 p. m. for the pur-
pose of promoting some to the higher
societies.
Miss Annie Abbott is at home from
Limestone College to the delight Of
her many friends here.
Miss Code Alexander spent seve-
raj days last week with her sister,
Mrs. b.. d. Breazeale, of Westmin-
ster.
Miss Cora Fretwell and brother
Arthur visited Miss Lizze Hunt, Of
Belmont, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan, of West
Union, are at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vaughn for a months visit.
Wallace Mitchell, OF Westminster,
Is spending a while with his grand
parents, MI. and Mrs. M. Abbot.
Mrs. Thomas and Ryland Cooper
and family, of New Hope, were re-
cent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
George.
Our pastor will preach to the older
people next Sunday morning.
Mrs. w. Abbott and daughter, Miss
Annie, spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. E. P. Cox, Of Westminster.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. V. Dilworth spent
Saturday with the formers sister,
Mrs. II. r. Bearden, Of Oakway.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-03
RUGS AND
ART A

Two fine 9 by 12-foot $40 Crex
Art Squares to go at $3.50.
Four fine 54 by 80 Crex Rugs to
go at $3.50.
SO by 54 CreX Rugs to go at soc.
IS by SO CreX Rugs to go at sec.
One 9 by II Tapestry Art Square,
full SIS value, to go at only $3.50.
One 8 by II $35 Moket Art
Square to go at $19.4S.
IS Velvet Rugs to go at $2.79.
SO Velvet Rugs to go at $1.tS.
Porch Shades from 79c. to SIPS.
WINDOW SHADE SPECIAL-25c
kind to close out MT only 10c.
soc. kind to close out at SOC. Full
line of colors.
HammOckS, CSC.