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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-05-01
School Notes.

Those neither absent nor tardy
during the month of April were:
Seventh grade:
Kathryn Mihelich, Annie Paste,
George Steitzer, Anton Yoklavich.
Sixth grade:
Matt Maleusek. Dana Arbanas,
Florence Velotti, Irene Kerr,
John Gibson, William Boyle,
Anton Kriznanich, Frouk Mace,
Anton Mihelich, John Bear,
Granville Moshcr, Joseph Bear,
Sam Moshcr, John Sporcich.
Fifth grade:
Stephnna Arbanas, Mary Panian,
Jack Ball, Ernest Bottentleld.
William Bietler.
JESSIE HEUcHEMER,
Teacher.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-05-01

Father Percy came on Monday to
administer to the Austrian members
of the Catholic church in their own
language. 1t was an event but sell
dom enjoyed by them.
Garden planting is in full force
now-a- days.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-05-01

Only two days was required by
Supt. Deuel. and his rotary crew to
open the Floresta branch. Consid-
erable coal is on hand ready for ship
ment, which, we understand, will
be shipped at once, and the proper
ty made ready for extensive opera
tion to begin in short time. 1t is
currently reported that much of this
coal will go west and that we may
look for it to be hauled in broad
gauge cars from Crested Butte to the
coast before many months 60 by.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-05-01
ested Butte, Colorado, Saturday, May Ist 1915.
commercial metal market.


The Vulcan operators are not ma
king this an experimental PROPOSE
ton rs they have been for years
working mines of similar charac-
ter and smelling the ores produced
from them; but these mines have
become worked out and the parties
have been seeking a new field and
have evidently found it in the Vul-
can properties. 1t is expected that
the work Of installing the new re-
duction plant at Vulcan will be COM
menccd at once, from the fact that
thousands of tons Of ore are already
mined and lying on the dumps of
the several properties operated there
for many years. 1t is estimated
that at least one-half million dollars
may be recovered from the working
over Of these wastage ore piles by
the new reduction plant, while
many times this amount may be ex-
peeted from the mines themselves
out of the ore bodies left there by
reason of its being too low grade to
bear transportation and excessive
smelling charges. 1t is thought
that five and ten dollar ore may be
treated at profit by this new py-
rite smclter when it has once been
installed and put into operation
which will mean great things for
the Old mining camp of Vulcan.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-05-01

General Manager Weitzel, Of the
6. f. & l. Co., accompanied by
Div. Supt. J. z. Thomas, were here
several days during the week in the
discharge of their customary duties.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-05-01

The man with the hoe is much
in evidence these days.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
INDICTMENTS EAsTLAND CASE.
Charges of Manslaughter and Crimi-
nal CareleSsness Are Made.

Chicago, Aug. 11.-Indictments
charging manslaughter and criminal
carelessness were returned in the
criminal court to-day in connection
with the Eastland disaster.
The captain and engineer and four
officers Of the st. Joseph Chicago
Steamship Company, owners Of the
boat, are named as follows: Geo. II.
Arnold, president; VIM. II. Hill vice
president and general manager; w.
c. Steele, secretary-treasurer Ray
w. Davis, assistant secretary-treasu-
rer: Harry Peterson, captain of the
Eastland; JOS. NJ. Erickson, engi-
neer.
Bonds were fixed at 100000 each
for officials and $4,000 each for Pc
derson and Erickson. The two last
named are charged with criminal
carelessness. and the officials with
manslaughter.
The Charges.
The bill against the officials
charges:
That they knew the Eastland was
unseaworthy and had no stability.
That they permitted $500 passen-
gers aboard the vessel, which is more
than its carrying capacity.
That they were negligent in hiring
an incompetent engineer, who, be-
cause of his lack of skill, was unable
to control the boat properly.
That the crew did not number
enough hands to manage and control
the Eastland properly.
That the ballast tanks were allow
ed to be out Of repair and were not
filled.
Against Capt. Peterson these
charges We're brought:
That he permitted aboard the boat
a larger number Of passengers than
she could safely carry
That he neglected to warn the pas
sengers to leave the Eastland when
it became apparent to him that she
was about to over-turn.
That he was negligent in not see
ing that the ballast tanks were in re-
pair and were properly filled.
That he was negligent in not see
ing that the chalkholes and gang
ways were closed when the ship was
loaded.
Counts against Erickson are Sim
liar.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
Sugar Beet Expectation ?

Washington. Aug. 13.-The State
Departments foreign trade advisers
began informal negotiations to-day
to ascertain whether Germany will
agree to the terms on which Great
Britain has consented to permit eX-
portations to the United States of
German sugar beet seed. Germany
stimulated some time ago that any
such shipment must go through a
German port and that in exchange an
equal value of wheat, forage or
meats must be given. Now Great
Britain requires that the shipment be
made through a neutral port and that
no exchange Of commodities be in
volved.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
THREE OR FOUR MORE YEARS
or War I'm Europe, According to Be-
lief of w. II. Corey.

New York, Aug. 7.--Wm. f. Corey,
eX-president Of the United States
Steel Corporation, VINO returned to
this country on the French liner Es-
payne, after some time spent in
France, is Of the opinion that the war
Will last from three to four years
longer
The allies are going to fight to q
hnish,' said Mr.. Corey. "They are
now preparing for a war Of at least
three years further duration. This
IS war of chemistry and mechanics.
The allies will make every effort
to keep the friendship Of America.
and if the war continues as long as T
expect 1t to, the allied countries will
nave to float war loans in America.
AS for the United States, the only
way of keeping ourselves out of trou-
bic is to maintain an army and navy
the equal Of any in Europe. 1t will
take us two years to get In shape to
hght a European war on equal terms.
AT present about all we could do
would be to defeat Spain or Portu-
gal"
Mr.. Corey praised President Will
son. although he is a Republican him
self
1T is mastery the way he has
kept us out of war" said the steel
man. "He will eventually be called
one OF our best and ablest Presi-
dents"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
Iaban Niaul(iin Dead.

Easley, Aug. 11.-Laban Mauiiin
died at 7.2O o'clock at his home here
last night after an illness of a few
weeks. He was in his 74th year and
apparently was in splendid health un-
til about three weeks ago, when he
was taken sick suddenly.
Mr.. Mauldin was native Of Pick
ems county, having been born here in
January, 1912. He took an active
part in the War Between the Sec
tiOns, as well as having resopnded to
all duty calls through his entire life.
He was a member of the Confederate
camp of veterans here, member of
the lOci mp Of Woodmen Of the
World ana most faithful member
of the First Baptist church. Mr..
Mauldin always took considerable in
terest in political affairs Of the coun-
ty and State, having represented this
county in the Legislature several
terms. He is survived by three bro
theirs, two living in Georgia and the
third in Alabama.
The funeral was held at his resi-
dcnce this afternoon at o'clock, in
tcrment following at Westyiew ceme-
terry. The services were conducted
by the Woodmen.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
BATTLE WITH BANDITS IN TEXAS
Three Mexican Bandits Killed-22
Saddle Horses Captured.

Brownsville, Texas, Aug. 12.-
The killing to-day of three Mexican
outlaws near Mercedes, Hidalgo
county, Texas, and the capture Of %
of the bandits saddle horses in the
same vicinity, leads to the belief here
that at least one of the gangs of Mex
lean raiders has been scattered.
Details of to-day's fighting are not
available. Federal and State officials
refuse to discuss the matter further
than to announce that three Mexi-
cans had been killed
Except for the fight in Hidalgo
county, the situation in the Texas
border counties apparently was
quiet.
News, which later was confirmed,
reached here tonight that Texas
Rangers in Hidalgo county, chased
eight MeXlcans, VINO reached ine
Mexican side Of the Rio Grande. Sit
ting on the bank of that stream on
the Mexican side, the bandits invited
'hS INdHSclS W CROSS the river, say
ing they were the leaders sought by
American authorities. The Rangers
withdrew. 1t is believed the Mexi-
cans are part Of the band which
abandoned their horses earlier in the
day and took to the brush.
United States cayalrymen have
been sent to the home Of a farmer in
Hidalgo county, who was robbed to-
night by two MeXicans.
Cavalrymcn and Bandits Engaged.
Brownsville, Texas, Aug. Ia
United States cavalrymen and Mexi-
can outlaws are engaged in des-
peratc battle tonight near Edinburg,
Hidalgo county, where two MeXicans
held up and robbed farmer earlier
in the evening, according to reports
received here at midnight. The cav
alrymen have asked for help
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
100000 War Order.
(Ntlanta Constitution.)

(Nllanta constitution
The Atlanta Steel Company is now
engaged in filling a 100000 con-
tract to supply the allied nations
with tarbed wire, which will be used
fo" war purposes. This contract will
compel the company's plant to run
night and day for the next several
months, and will give employment to
a number of extra hands. 1t Is ex-
pected that other contracts will fol-
low.
The Pratt Engineering and Ma
chine Company, in Kirkwood, has
been approached a number of times
during the last several months with
view to reaching terms whereby
this plant might manufacture NUM-
tions of war for European countries,
but Mr.. Hurt stated yesterday that
no contract has yet been made.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
Young Man Shocked to Death.

Anderson, Aug. 11.-John Hill
house, aged 21. member Of the junior
class of the Georgia Tech, was cleo
trocuted at the sub-station Of the
Southern Power Company this morn
ing.
He was employed repairing on the
telephone lines leading to various
plants Of the company when his leg
brushed against a heavily charged
buss beam in the new switch house.
Doctors worked two hours to resus-
citate him, but their efforts were
in vain.
His father met a tragic death on
the seaboard yards at Abbeville a
dozen years ago.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
Maxim Invcnts Gas Annihilator.

Paris, Aug. 13.--Sir Hiram Maxim,
the famous inventor and scientist,
announced to-day that he had found
means Of rendering harmless the poi
sonous gases being used by the Ger
man soldiers.
"My discovery is based upon the
relative heaviness Of the gas at the
time 1t is released. The means | use
is inexpensive and not very powerful.
1t will obviate The necessity Of SOL
diers wearing face Masks" he said
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
S. A. l.. is CONFIDENT.
500, 100000 Bond Issue Based OH
Faith in SOuth's Prosperity.
(Atlanta Constitution, 12th.)

-
Robert f. Maddox returned yester-
day from Baltimore, where, on Mon
day, he attended the meeting Of the
Seaboard Air Line directors, which
approved the plan for financing the
Seaboard and the sale of new securi-
ties to cover about 500 miles of ad-
ditlonal lines. When asked about
the matter, Mr.. Maddox said:
The adoption CT the financial
plans FOR the Seaboard proposed by
Mr.. arfeld insuros the continued
development Of this railroad system.
The announcement that a syndicate
had already agreed to purchase ap-
proXinately $25,00O,OOO Of the new
bonds at this time was not only
credit to Mr.. Warfield's ability as a
hnancier, but striking illustration
OF the fact that the leading bankers
or the east had faith in the future
prosperity Of the South and conf
dence in the value of its properties.
After the consolidation Of the
new lines with the Seaboard and the
new line TO be Immediately con-
structed from Savannah to Charles
ton, the Seaboard will have about
$500 miles Of rails running through
the heart of the South from Alabama
10 Virginia and stretching out to the
ports of Tampa, Jacksonville, Savan-
nah, Charleston, Wilmington and
Norfolk: and at each Of these i'm
pOrtant Southern seaports the Sea-
board has splendid terminal and dock
facilities.
The directors Of the Seaboard felt
that with the coming fall the tide Of
depression will ebb, and business will
assume a more normal condition.
They believed that with the enormous
grain crops the South has raised this
year, which are estimated to exceed
in value the largest cotton crop the
South ever raised, and with the pres
ent cotton crop estimated to be g.
600, 600 bales less than was raised
last year, there was no reason to feel
any alarm about the future of this
section; and with the economies
practiced by the Southern farmer.
there was no reason to doubt that p
fairly good profit would be realized
by the cotton producers this year;
and with the abundant supply of
funds in the banks throughout the
country and the operation of the
Federal reserve banks, the Southern
farmer would be able to borrow
upon his cotton reasonable amount
at reasonable rates for that portion
of his crop which he might not wish
10 sell.
They believed that there was no
reason to doubt that the South, which
had come through the trying period
of the past twelve months so salts
factorily, would be in a strong posi-
ton to take advantage Of the wave
of prosperity which is now begin
ming to be felt in other parts Of the
country
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
Sound Advice for Cotton Growers.
(News and Courier

The Progressive Farmer as usual
is preaching sound sense to the cot
ton growers whom it serves. 1t
agrees thoroughly with Mr. Harding.
Of the Federal Reserve Board, that
the hope Of the South for the cotton
crop now beginning to be marketed
is to be found in proper co-opera-
ton between Southern merchants,
bankers and farmers.
1t will be a deplorable blunder if
the people Of the South pin their
faith in some outside deliverance.
The authorities at Washington can be
trusted to do all that is possible to
keep the markets Of the world open
to the South's great crop. but it is a
question as to how much can be ac-
complished along this line. Talk of
direct government aid is a snare and
delusion. The South must save
itself. 1T can save itself.
How? By intelligently marketing
the present crop and holding down
the production again next year. First
of all, as the Progressive Farmer
urges, farmers should interview
their bankers and arrange to get such
advances as will enable them to hold
cotton until after the market recov-
ers from the depression that always
follows the dumping Of the distress
portion Of the crop" Then let them
sell as conditions warrant.
Even with the markets Of Germany
and Austria closed to the cotton
trade, the South has not grown this
year more cotton than the world
needs and must ultimately take. "The
most bearish feature of the situa-
ton,' says Cotton and Cotton Oil
News, in its issue Of August 9, SIS the
carry-over Of 100000 bales Of
American cotton, as some people
claim. IF there is that much cotton
carried over we don't know where it
is. But far more bullish than that
is bearSh is the fact that the worlds
behind the previous season. Now
just suppose that Russia, Germany,
Austria and many of the Balkan
States had been able to obtai all cot
ton needed. We might now De with
out any surplus. The shelves of the
world are barren Of dry goods. If
the war continues and the demand is
as heavy as last year with a curtailed
crop Of cotton all over the world as
in America, we will be on the feather
edge OF a scant supply before Au-
gust | next. 1t is a bullish fact that
the reduction in the 1915 crop is liza
bic to be much greater than the sur
plus of the 1914 crop now on hand.
what then? Earring some unforeseen
worldwide calamity we are likely to
see very much higher priced cotton
some time between now and Septem-
ber l, 1916"
The Progressive Farmer, writing
independently on the same subject,
takes much the same view as that ex-
pressed above. 1--WE repeat" it says,
tnat prices are naturally going to
open better than last year, but we do
not expect them to open at their best.
The crop is likely to be shorter than
the cotton-buying world now be-
iieves, because the Al per cent de-
crease in Southern fertilizer con-
sumption will tell heavily against the
crop In the fruiting period. Later on,
when the actual loss from this cause
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate
OF John II. Moore, deceased, arc
hereby notified to make payment to
the undersigned, and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present the same, duly attested.
within the time prescribed by law or
barred.
(MRS.) LULA MOORE.
Administrative Of the Estate Of John
II. Moore, deceased.
Aug. 4, 1915. 31-34
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
Garry Sand Bags to Protect Bodies

Rome, Aug. 13.-Italian infantry
men protect themselves against
shrapnel while advancing on trenches
by crawling on all-fours with bags of
earth on their backs. These afford
sufficient protection against ordinary
shrapnel bullets and shell fragments.
On hating, the men construct tempo
rary parapets with their bags. 1t was
by this method that the Italians car
ried five miles of Austrian entrench-
ments on the Carso recently.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
South Carolina, Oconee County.

south Carolina, Oconee County.
(lE Court of Common Pleas.)
W. Thomas Maxwell, Plaintif,
against
John d. Whitworth ct al, Defendants
Notice is hereby given requiring
all and singular the creditors Of the
estate Of Mary Catherine Whitworth
to establish the date, rank and
amount Of their debts against said
estate, before the undersigned, on or
before the 20th day Of August, 1915,
or be barred.
w. o. WHITE, ..
Master for Oconee County, s. C.
July IA, 1915. 2S-33
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
we'll known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. SO cents.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18

is known and when the distressed
cotton has gotten Oft the market, we
expect prices to climb again as they
did last spring"
The thing for the South to do Is to
keep It's head and trust to the bank
ers rather than the politicians for
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18

rag stations: Anderson Freigh
SANDY Springs A"un Cbeys
VIII at following
passengers: Wes"h. Toxaway, Phinneya IL - ~ ~ ~
R. ANDERSON. ntenden
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't curs

The worst cases no matter OF how long ST standing.
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DIR.
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. II relieves
fain and Heals at the same time. CSC, SOC, 81 90
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-08-18

help. There is no reason to- believe
that the cotton growers will ask in
vain this year for the financial sup
port they need; and If they will but
handle their resources intelligently
they are bound to come off winners
in the end. ...... ..,....,. ..
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-06-25
LAW PARTNERSHIP FORMED
viii Maintain Offices at Flat River
an dFarmingtOn.

Judge Joseph H. Story of Spring
field, ILL.,, has bought half interest in
Merrill Pipkin's abstract business and
they have formed a partnership in the
law, abstract, real estate and loan
business with offices in Pennington
and Flat River.
Mr.. Pipkin is well known to the
people of the county, having lived in
Pennington many years and held the
office of Prosecuting Attorney two
terms.
Judge Story was Probate Judge at
Greenville, ILL.,, nine years, and held
the position Of Assistant United
States District Attorney at Spring
field seven years.
Their Flat River Office is located in
the Bank of Flat River building.
Judge Story will be in charge of the
Flat River Office, and Mr.. Pipkin will
remain in charge of the Pennington
office.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-06-25
U. S. NOT TO RECEDE ON NOTE
TO KAISER
Wilson determined to Enforce COnten-
tiOn Americans Lives Must Not
be Endangered.
(By W, j. Cochran.)

Washington, D. c., June 22.-Pres-
ident Wilson is determined not to re-
cede under any circumstances from his
contention that Americans travelling
in the war zone upon legitimate bus
mess sha4l~not be placed in jeopardy
by the German submarine warfare
upon commerce.
Likewise the President is not to be
swerved from his insistence that the
British in conducting a long-range
blockade of Germany shall not bar
access to neutral ports and shall not
interfere with the shipment through
neutral territory of noncontraband
goods and fcssggl3r the noncombatant
population of Germany. In further
correspondence with both Germany
and Great Britain on the methods of
maritime warfare each belligerant is
employing, Mr.. Wilson will reiterate
his view that although the agencies
of warfare change the humanitarian
principles of international law should
remain inviolable.- Republic.