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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13
BOUNTY LAND AND VICINITY.
Notes of Interest About People Who
Come and Go.

Bounty Land, May 11.-Special:
Mrs. j. B. Pickett returned home
Saturday after an extended visit to
her sons, J. S. and E. H. Pickett,
Atlanta.
Burns Gilison and niece, little
Miss Pauline Gillison. Of Clemson,
spent the weekend with their mo-
ther and grandmother, Mrs. ]. NJ.
Gillison.
w. H. Doyle, OF near Walhalla,
Is in the community to-day.
Mrs. William Moore, of Shiloh, is
spending a few days at the home of
her father, G. B. GuntharD.
Mrs. Julia ID. Siankin and Mrs
G. B. Guntharp will attend the Shri-
ners' Convention In Atlanta this
week, leaving TODAY.
Morris Shanklin will join num-
Der Of his friends to-day in a fishing
excursion in the mountains.
Mrs. l.. o. Davis returned this
morning from Walhalla. where she
had spent several days visiting her
sons, j. w. and Joe Davis.
Mrs. A. II. Ellison is on a visit TO
her sister, Mrs C. A. Webb, who is
very i'll at her home in Pelzer. Mrs.
Webb's many friends here and else
where will await with anxiety en-
couraging news of her condition.
J. l.. Surratt, Of Highlands, n. c.,
was visitor to friends in the COM
munity last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Bottoms, OF
the Mountain Rest section, spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. n. Rankin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Rankin Wis
tied the latter's parents, Nj. and
Mrs. Fl. G. Marett, Of Oakway, last
week
John Paul Gillison, of Pine Noun
tain, Ga, was a recent guest here.
NJ. NJ. Morris, Of Sandy Springs,
was in this section last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. McCarley, Of Oak
way, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Rankin Friday.
Miss Rosine Singley left this morn
ing for Chappell's, where she will
visit a few days before returning to
her home in Prosperity. The genial
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13
"YOUNG" VETERAN ON A VISIT
w. Bruce Breazeale Returns to His
Old County for Short Stay.

w. Bruce BreaZeale. of Dallas.
Texas, is a visitor in Walhalla this
week at the nome OF his sister. Mrs
Fannle Brennecke. Mr.. BreaZeale is
a Confederate veteran, and came TO
Walhalla from Jacksonville, where
he had attended the reunion. He is
still a comparatively young man, al
though a veteran OF the Civil War
When he enlisted he was less than
IA years OF age. He lived in the up-
per section Of Oconee when a boy
and 1T was from the MILESTONE sec
ton of the county that he went at
the time he enlisted. At his first at
tempt to go to the front" he ran
away from home along with a cou-
sin, the two OF them stealing" from
Mr.. BreaHeale's mother a pair of fne
carriage horses, on which they were
making their way to the railway eta
ton, but were overtaken and can
tured' by Mr.. Breazealc's uncle inst
before reaching Walhalla. Another
attempt to get away from home was
made a short while later, and this
time Mr.. BreaZeale and his compan-
ion were overhauled at the railway
station Just as they were in the act
OF boarding the train Mr.. Brea-
zeale's uncle, Lieut.. Robins. was at
that time at home on furlough, and
the parents of the boys promised
them that If they Wo4ld not ATTEMPT
to run away any more, so soon az
Lieut. Robins furlough had expired
and he returned to the front, ehey
might go with him back to his com
pany in Virginia. When he returned
to the army he took the two boys,
and when they were seen coming
the soldier and two "kiddies"-they
were greeted with shout from many
OF the boys in gray. Look at Lieut..
Robins; he's been off roDbing the
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13
POWER BROAD, YET RESTRICTED
Huerta's Mediators Supposed to Hnvo
Two-Sided Instructions.

vera Cruz, May 11.-Emilion Ra-
pasa, Augustine Rodriguez and Luis
EISuero, the three peace commiSsion
ers appointed by President Huerta to
represent him at the Niagara Fa Ils
conference, who will sail late to-day
lot havana en- route to Key West.
are clothed with full powers, nomi-
hallF at least, to sign any agreement
or convention.
The Mexican Senate, in approving
Huerta's nomination Of the commits
sioners, conferred full power and
ample authority to Judge, counsel,
carry on business and sign any
agreement or treaty whatever"
Many prominent MeXicans. how
ever do not regard this broad au-
thorlty as real. Others believe that
Huerta has instructed the commits
sioners to place insurmountable OBJ
lectlons 20 an amicable adjustment,
believing that failure of the .negotia-
tons might result in pushing Ameri-
can intervention. They feel tlrat this.
however, would not unite factions,
but would force Huerta to fight
alone. 1t is the general opinion that
Huerta fears no American advance
until the mediators have concluded
their work. Many MeXicans declare
Huerta clothed his commissioners
in the broadest powers to make show
of having done all in his power to
reach a settlement.
Mexico City newspapers continue
to make bitter attacks on the United
States. Alleged copies of the Amer
lean articles of war are being pub
lished in the capital to inflame the
public. They represent American
military practices as most cruel.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13
Caused by Volcanic Movement.

Florence, Italy, May 9.-Father
Alfani,- director Of the Florence OBJ
servatory said tonight the instru-
ments did not record the first waves
Of the earthquake, which indicated
that the earthquake did not extend
far under the surface and that 1t was
the result of volcanic movement in
Mount Ffna
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13

cradle" But the two boys joined
the army there in Virginia and re-
mained to the end of the conflict.
Mr. Breazeale Is a great lover of
reunions, and since returning from
Jacksonville, where he had royal
time, he learned Of the State Confed-
crate reunion soon to be held at An
derson, and has written to his en-
ployer in Dallas for permission to
extend his visit in South Carolina to
sufficient length TO permit his attend
ing the reunion of his old regiment.
He was member Of Company c.,
Orr's regiment. His comrades in
and around Wall ALA are giving him
royal reception. Mr.. Breazeale
says tnat, SO far as ne has ever
heard, he bears the distinction of be-
ing the youngest member of his COM
pany and regiment. and nossibly the
youngest of the many boy soldiers"
who lent their services to the cause
of the Confederacy.
Mr.. Breazeale holds the position
of deputy sheriff Of Dallas county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13
MRS. j. N. WELSH DEAD.
Widow of Late VIM. Welsh Dies at
Age of 81 Years

Oakway, May 12.-Special: Mrs,
}. n. Welsh, widow OF the late Will
liam Welsh, of Mountain Rest. died
here May Sth at the age OF "a years,
after having n second stroke OF pa
ralysis at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. b. V. Martin. She was a de-
Vout member OF the Catholic church.
Mrs. Welsh leaves the following
children to mourn her death: Mrs. n.
f. Keown, Of Mountain Rest; Mrs.
J. p. Cantrell, of Walhalla: Mrs.
w. d. Martin, Of Oakway; Mrs. w.
G. West, Of Nashville, Tenn; Mrs.
j. f.. Harkins, OF Walhalla; Mrs. ].
A. McAlister, OF Calhoun; J. D., J.
B. and p. H. Welsh, who reside in
Birmingham, Ala.
All Of her children reached her
bedside before he death, except Mrs.
w. G. West and J. B. Welsh, who
were sick and unable to come. She
is also survived by 25 grandchildren
and one great grandchild. Mrs. G.
F. Fitzgerald, a granddaughte ar
rived from Nashville, Tenn, on
thursday and remained at her bed
side until life departed
The body was laid to rest beside
her husband in the family cemetery,
the funeral services being conducted
by Father Duff, Of Greenville.
There are many friends OF this
well known family all over Oconee
and South Carolina who will learn
with sorrow of the death of this good
woman. The sympathy Of all goes
out to the boreaved ones.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13

tleship New Hampshire, Mobile, Ala.
Haggerty, Daniel Aloysius, private
marine corps, Cambridge, Mass.
Lane, Dennis j., seaman, battle
ship New Hampshire, New York city.
Marten, Samuel, private, marine
corps, Concord, N. II.
Poinsett, George, seaman, battle
ship Florida, Philadelphia.
Schumacher. John f., coxswaln
battleshiD Florida, Brooklyn.
Smith, Clares Allen, ordinary sea-
man, battleship New Hampshire,
Philadelphia.
Stream, A., ordinary seaman, bat
tleship New Jersey, Brooklyn.
Summerljn, Randolph, private,
marine corps, Willacoochee, Ga.
Watson, Walter L., ordinary sea-
man, battleship Arkansas, Orleans,
Miss.
Harshbarger, Clarence r., OF New
York, and Henry Pulliam, OF Vir-
ginia,
II hand you, sir, the names of
these heroes recorded high on the
national roll of honor that they may
be preserved In the archives OF our
republic. Their services will be held
in lasting remembrance by a CRATE
ful people"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13

disposition and affable manner of
Miss Singley won for her many warm
friends during her six months stay
with us, who deeply regret her de-
parture and hope to have her visit
In the community this summer.
Carl Smith, infant son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Lowell Smith, is quite i'll this
morning. His early recovery is an
ticipated.
An election will be held al Bounty
Land school house next Saturday,
May 10th, for the election of trus-
tees for Bounty Land school.
&. b. Case, Of Hendersonville, N.
e., spent the weekend at the home
Of w. J. Mcdonald.
w. d.. and j. X. Wright are at
Clemson to-day on business.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13
IMPORTANT MEETINGS JUNE @.
Democratic Clubs Are Called to Meet
and ReOrganiZe on that Date.

All Democratic Clubs that have not
met and reorganized are hereby re-
quested to meet at their respective
places Of meeting on Saturday, the
9th day of June, 1914, at 3 O'Clock
p. m, and the secretary will please
send the name Of the county eXecu-
tive committeeman to the county
chairman.
The Democratic County Executive
Committee will meet at the Court
House in Walhalla on Saturday, June
18th, at / o'clock a. m, for the con-
sideration OF important business. A
full attendance is earnestly re-
quested. Jas. NJ. Moss,
County Chairman.
G. r. d. Bursn, Secretary.
County papers please copy.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13
Relieves Bladder Distress and
Weakness.

Irregular. painful bladder weak
nesses disappear when the kidneys
are strong and healthfully active
Take Foley Kidney Pills for that
burning, scalding sensation-irregular
painful action-heavy, sore feeling and
bladder distress. You will like their
tonic restorative effect-the relief
from pain'-quick, good results. Con-
tain no harmful drugs. Try them
Bells Drug Store.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13
Keep Bowel Movement Regular.

DR.. Kings New Life Pills keep 'sto-
mach, liver and kidneys in healthy
condition. Rid the body of poisons
and waste. Improve your complex
ion by flushing the liver and kidneys.
81 got more relief from one box of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills than any
medicine / ever tried" says c. f.
Hatfield, Of Chicago, III. 25c., at
your druggist.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13
dVertjsed Mail.

The following Is a list Of letters
remaining uncailed for in the Wal
halla post office for the week ending
May II, 1914:
Cant, w. F.; Walker, Miss May
Lee.
When calling for the above please
say they are advertised.
N. FAINT. p. M.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-13

wALHAL1A CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1s 1o14
EARTHoUAKE AND VOLCANO
Deal Death to Many-Others Injured
anp Much Property Destroyed.

Catania, Sicily, May "a great
earthquake last night brought death
and destruction to many villages near
Mount Etna. The number OF dead
up totornight was officially placed at
173, @fth about $50 injured. A large
part or the devastated territory has
not been inspected.
The affected zone extends from
Iaffarana, the highest village on
Mount Etna to the sea between Aci
Reale on the south and Giarre on
the north. 1t includes Linera, the
centerof the disturbance, Pisano and
Santa &ernina. In Linera alone 10
persons we're killed and 800 injured;
in Bongiardo 13 dead and 27 in
jured i9'aye been taken from the
ruins; at Constantini 16 were killed
and many injured; at Passo Palmo
two persons were killed; at Malati,
twelveiS at Santa Veneria, six; Santa
Tecla,Htwo; Santa Maria Virginie,
eights Arbiti, four
These villages and many smaller
placesfwere leveled.
The entire district to-day present
ed a spectacle of desolation, ruin and
deathS Many of the injured had not
been taken from tho dehris All
train service had been ahandonad
owing ia the cola nse of bridges hro-
ken tIasct and ohotrnotad tunnn1s
Forfaenturies this section hae suf-
fered from eartbnuakes owing to Tho
actiyifS of Mount Etna vet II ie
thicki3 j non MA fed as the land is FOR
tile $.ineva rds growing with littia
attention
,.,. =.
20 'AHss :" A".
Atsthe central point OF the disturb
ance as.zehsf Oh Dodles were lying
ar.,,.f ss,s al, pams so naIly
The iifftfed Law in the omen await .
ing assIEtance. %a s
Wh@ya Lineraf stood is a mass of
ruinsg rhose houses which did not
collan yentirelg were SO broken as
to EN- hasize the completeness OF the
disase The village consisted Of
about RO O Inhabitants. Most Of the
peopl9 scaped because the shock oc-
curTedS hem the men and some of
theSs allen were working in the
fields rom the vineyards, they saw
| thets : ses fel Ing and. when they
arrived bfeathless, at their homes,
they foundeonly wreckage, with some
OF their people buried beneath it.
This accounts for the fact that
most of the victims at Linera were
women and children.
Gems. Trabucchi and Moccagatta
are in command of the work Of res
cue, which is being taken up vigor-
ously by soldiers, firemen, police
men ana heu Cross volunteers. 1t
10 eApeIteu' however that weeks VIII
pass oelole lne luli extent OF the ols-
as.el can pe ascertaiheu' as IL IS be-
| tieneu ut nn"my peasahtS are puriea uh-
ue' ne"'n lheir hoiheS III the lsolated
country districts.
Shock at Catania.
Al catania tho otrouoos+ choo,,
were extinguished and the street rail
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-27
BO|FEU|LLET
TURNS DOWN
OFFER OF WEST
NEW SENATOR WOULD RETAIN BA-
CONS SECRETARY FOR HIS own
AID
THANKS FRIENDS FOR SUPPORT
BOifeUiIIet Considers West Warm
Personal Friend, But Prefers to Re-
turn to Georgia.

Washington, D. c., Feb, 26.-John
r. Boifeuillet, in response to an in
quiry today, said:
Mr. West and l were classmates a;
Mercer university, and though he is
some years my senior, / have known
him intimately ever since college
days. We have served in the legisla-
ture together, warm friendly feelings
have always existed between us. On
the afternoon of the day of Senator
Bacon's funeral in Macon, Mr.. West
came to me and said that should he
Ge appointed to the senatorial yacan-
cy he would De glad to retain me as
his private secretary. l appreciate
the compliment, but will not acce OF
tie honor, as it is my intention to re-
turn to Georgia, but what my future
plans will be am unable at this time
to say.
Senator Bacon's death was so I'M
e1l ected and came with such sudden
ness that l am found just now with
ont any definite idea as to what my
movements will be. l am profoundly
grateful to the many friends in Geor-
gia vho in my absence from the
state. . earnestly and enthusiast
cally urged my name upon the gov
ernor Tor appointment. This volun-
tirv acticn on their part will ever be
one of the sweetest memories of my
life"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-27
BUILDING BRIDGE
STEEL SPANNING
MUCKALEE CREEK
CONTRACTORS BUSY THERE
Fine Structure viii be EFGC.
ted There

1t will not be a great while now
until bridges of reinforced concre,e
and steel will span Muckalea creek and
its smaller tributary-Town creek-at
the foot OF Church street, near Ameri-
icus. The site of the new bridges was
for many years, within the city limits
but only year or two ago was taken
over by the county, which has ordered
the building of the new bridges and
will pay the cost thereof.
The contract for building the two
bridges, which are less than fifty
yards apart, has been let to Messrs. !.
H. Scruggs and C. E. Ard, of Birming-
ham, who are already busy on the job
of building,
The bridge across Mockalee creek
will he nearly one hundred feet in
length and thirty feet wide, while the
Town creek bridge will be of the same
width, but not so long. The total cost
of the two bridges will be about 49,,
ESQ. Solid concrete foundations, to-
gether with concrete and steel struc-
lures, will insure the permanency of
the new bridges during a long period
of years.
To facilitate passage of vehicles dur
ing the time of bridge construction, the
contractors will build temporary wood
en- structures on the south side of the
permanent embankment. These frame
bridges will serve every requirement
for the passage of teams and pedes-
TRANS. The new bridges are on the
Plains Smithville road and will sup.
plant the dangerous old wooden
bridges.
1t will require several months IN
which to build the new concrete
bridges, no time having been required
of the contractors by the county com
missioners, in which they must be com
pleted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-27
RICH AMERICUS
CITIZENS SHALL
HASTEN RETURNS
ONLY Two DAYS REMAIN
For Filing Returns For The
Income Tax

How many Americas people are
there whose annual incomes are as
much as $4,000? Is yours that much
There are, as fact, scores of Amer
icus people whose annual incomes eX-
coed $4,000, and Uncle Sam wants to
form thsir acquaintance right away;
else he will pay some of his agents to
look them UP and collect the income
tax, which must he paid this good year.
All of the individual and corporation
returns should be made without delay
t. avoid the penalties provided for de
linquents. The public is generally ia
miliar with the law, all persons with
incomes over $4,000 per year, being
subject to the tax, except married par
sons living with husband or wife, in
which case $4,000 exemption is al
lowed Corporations pay on all net
earnings. Full details and particulars
can be obtained by applying to the rev
enue office for the rest of this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-27
BECKER MAY ESCAPES
SECOND MURDER TRIAL
POLICE LIEUTENANT RETURNS To
TOOMBS, WHERE HE WILL NOW
AWAIT FINAL DECISION

New York, Feb. 26.-The last hours
of Charles Becker's stay in the death
house at Sing Sing was gladdened to-
day by a visit from his wife. Owing
to the death of her mother, whose
funeral was held yesterday, Mrs.
Becker was prevented from going III
the prison on Tuesday when news If
the decision granting her husband a
new trial for the murder of Herman
Rcsenthal, was announced.
Today's meeting between the cou-
pie, who for sixteen months have con-
versed only through bars, was pathetic,
although each attempted to keep back
any outward display of feeling.
Whether Becker will be tried again
remains problematical. Even District
Attorney Whitman, it is said, is as
yet undecided. His desire is to have
a second trial on the murder charge,
but before he reaches a decision he
wishes to make a thorough study Of
the opinion of the court of appeals.
Jack Rose, Harry Vallon and Sam
schepps, three of the four star wit
.nesses for the prosecution, have in
formed the district attorney that they
stand ready to take the witness stand
at any moment
Bridger Weber so far as could
be learned today, made no such Of
fer.
Il do not think there will be new
trial, but if it does go on, Becker him
self will take the stand" said Becker's
counsel today. mot only that, but we
will spring a sensation when Bridger
Weber testifes. We believe he will
tell another story this time"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-27
AMERICUS AGAIN
FLOUNDERING IN
The SNOWDRIFTS
WORST FEATURE OF STORM
Streets Filled With SIuSh Of
Recent Storm

Americas people again fioundered
in the snow yesterday; not the soft,
faky, feathery snow of the day prev
icus which covered the earth to a
depth OF four or five inches, but rather
with the terrible aftermath of a snow
Istorm-the slush, which covered the
streets and pavements. There Were
miles of "slush" in Americas yester-
day and during the morning and noon
hours people had to struggle through
it.
By 8 o'clock the work of clearing the
pavements in the business section had
been completed, but out in the resi-
dence districts the immaculate evi-
dence of the recent storm of snow and
sleet remains, where it is banked up to
a depth Of several feet.
Spades were trumps" literally yes
trday,. and hundreds of shovelers AMI
broom wielders were kept busily at it
all day. Out on the grassy lawns
around Americas, many beautiful
homes, the surface of the snow is I'M
broken and, amid the green foliage,
presents a picture OF rare beauty.
The schools were given a holiday or
yesterday and, while it was too late
for snowballing, the hundreds of p,I-
pills turkey-trotted in the melting slush
and enjoyed the holiday. Several i'm
provised sleighs, buggies upon run
ners in lieu of wheels, were driven
about the city, while the small boy with
his bob-sled, made of soap box, was
much evidence and the envy Of all #
his chums.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-27
MACHINE owners
GENERALLY WILL
Fight AUTO TAX
AMERICUS FIRST SET PACE
No Attention Here Paid In
iquitOuS Law

Americas automobile owners Wild
were the first to throw down opan del
fiance to the state law holding them
up for an annual tax of So on eacll
and every car, will be interested Il
knowing that motorists in other cities
will refuse to pay the unjust tax, whiIH
others still have set to work have
the law repealed at the meeting oil
the legislature in June Atlanta aul
tomobile dealers and owners are or.
ganizing to fight the present law re-
curing straight annual registratic1
with fee of IS. 1t is said that Repre-
sentative Slade, OF Muscogee, is pre-
pairing a bill which will provide for
graded fee, according to value of ths
machine, ranging from 50 for motor
cycle to $50 for the high-powereG
artos. The local people are organic
ing and expect to attempt state-widl
organization to fight any heavier Ia
than now assessed. The Atlanta peo
pie oppose Mr. SHADES plan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-27
NO REPLY TO EFFORTS
TO VIEW THE BODY

Washington, D. c., Feb. &c. - Tie
American government today was ex.
erting every influence to obtain from
General Villa the surrender of the
body of VIM. S. Benton, British sub
ject, executed at Juarez. No reply
had been received to instructions sent
to Consul Letcher yesterday, to find
Benton's grave, and Secretary Bryan
was surprised BIZ news dispatches
quoting Villa as saying Benton was
buried in Chihuahua City. There
have been persistent reports here,
too, that the body was cremated.