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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-01-27
MIR. WERNER FAVORS REPEAL
OF Acreage Bill-Incompletc With
out Companion Measure.

Columbia, Jan. 25.--Editor Keo-
wee Courier: Doubtless your read
ers would like to know why | voted
for a bill three months ago to restrict
acreage in cotton and am now adVO-
eating q repeal of that measure. The
reason is this: There were two bills
up in the Senate at the same time:
they were discussed and debated to-
gether, and were intended to operate
the one with the other-0ne to per-
nit the people to vote bonds to buy
cotton at 10 cents per pound, the
other TO restrict cotton acreage so as
to reduce the amount of cotton,
thereby making. the State safe in
such loan. The Senate passed both
these bills, but they were held up
so long in the House and by the Gov
crnor that the one to buy cotton was
made ineffective, while the one to
restrict acreage became effective.
That left us out in the open, TO help
ourselves, to sell our cotton at a
loss, and then in the spring and sum-
mer, when we get hot, and Sweaty,
and tired, and something else, to
have an official going about advising
what to plant and what not to plart,
is unthinkable.
me whole affair was a venture
only conceivable in war times or un-
der some such stringency or emer-
gency. The Senate offered the peo-
pie an opportunity to have an ngg:
the House and the Governor left
them only shell, and now ! mean
to break it if | can.
There need be no argument for the
repcai OF this law. The peOpIe
know it cannot be enforced, and will
pay no attention to it. Any law un-
supported by public opinion will not
be enforced. A bad law that is not
enforced Wcak9i:S authority iii tie
enforcement Of good laws.
In all the years that | have been
here, this is the first and only time
have had to take the back track.
If the House and the Governor had
concurred in the work Of the Senate,
possibly ! would not do it now, but
that is thing Of the past We are
now dealing with the present and
looking to the future, so I think we
Lad better correct all the mistakes
that we can and look to the future,
with renewed faith and hope. for bet
ter things.
OF one thing ! am thoroughly con-
Nlnced: We have too much law now,
and every one Of us seems to think
that it is his bounden duty to add
TO the number. Doubtless conditions
could be made better by some
changes in certain statutes, but the
greater number Of bills offered are
utterly worthless and would be futile
u enacted into law.
Governor Manning has made n
good impression so far, and seems to
have started off wisely and well, but
he has made a very great promise,
and one that will be extremely hard
to keep-to enforce the law without
regard to friend or foe, high or low,
rlch or poor-and says if local au-
thorltles do not enforce the law he
Will. We will see what we will see.
At any rate, | do not think that he
means to encourage or foster parti-
sanism.
There is a wise proverb: 'If you
have not something to say, say moth
| ing" ] will stop until ! at least
think J have something to say.
e. e. Werner.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-01-27
GratuitDus Explanation and Advice

Seneca, Jan. 25.-My Dear Legis-
lature: | didn't think / would have
to write you so soon again, but | see
by Mr.. Shirley's letter last week that
ne was very much surprised and
at a loss to understand why Cover
nor Blease resigned. see the bur-
den rests on me to explain to YOU
why. Beloved, let not your hearts
be troubled: in Mr.. Bleases head
are many notions: if 1t mad not been
so he would have shown you.
Alas! he resigned, and in so do
ing performed the most commenda-
bic act OF the whole four years of his
administration; and IT. was put off
just four years too long.
| promised to tell you why he re-
signed. Now, my dear, just take a
day OFF while in Columbia and step
out to one OF our State institutions,
stand around for a while and note
the funny actions and listen to the
foolish expressions you will hear. The
secret Of the resignation will be re-
Vealed.
Legislature, my dear, be careful
what you do now. Take another day
or so off every week and read and
study the Constitution of the State.
BE very careful when you take up
the question of appropriations; and,
Whatever you do, don't cut salaries
That might cause some other poor
Fellow to resign.
l hope to hear from you soon. AS
ever, Your cousin,
RilIia Fennpll
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-01-27
Farmers Skull Fractured.

Greenwood, Jan. ali. P. Stock
man, young farmer and saw-mill
man, was seriously injured Monday
evening, at his home five miles south
of town, by being struck in the head
by piece of broken grindstone. Mr..
Stockman was attempting to operate
the Grindstone by gasoline engine.
The rapidity OF the revolutions was
too great for the stone to stand and
it few into fragments, one of which
struck Mr.. Stockman In the forehead,
fracturing his skull.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-01-27
Want Cuba to Ante Tn.

Washington, Jan. 22.-The diplo-
matte appropriation bill, carrying ap-
proximately $4,000,0Q00, as perfect
ed to-day by the foreign affairs COM
mittee contains provision request
ing the President "to take such steps
rs may be necessary to have the Re-
public OF Cuba reimburse the United
states to the extent of $6,509,511"
for the expense of pacification from
1907 to 1909.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-01-27
Explosion on u. s. Cruiser.

killed and nine injured in an explo-
sion on the United States cruiser
San Diego, off the west coast Of Mex
leo, this morning. Low water in the
boiler tubes caused the explosion.
The Navy Department has ordered an
investigation Of the accident.
The cruiser will probably be
brought back to an American port
for repairs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-01-27
Ginnins of Sea Island Cotton
)r to January / by States:
Count Zeppelin Made Commodore.

Berlin, Jan. 23.-Count Zeppelin,
builder Of the dirigible airships in
use by the German government, has
been commissioned Commodore of
the German Air Fleet" by Emperor
william. Following the successful
raid on England, the Kaiser sent
warm note of congratulation to
Count Zeppelin.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-21
The State Campaign

The great mass Of the country
people have become just about
thoroughly disguised with the
management Of their affairs, ard as
certain as the sun shines it will not
take much to stampede them into
the Parker camp. He has lines on
men everywhere. In every nook
and corner in Louisiana can be
found a man whom John NJ. Parker
has personally befriended. He has
been a real benefactor to hundreds
and thousands Of poor people, who
know him to be clean and free from
deception. The Echo is Democratic
We believe in democracy as strong
as a religion, and shall stand by the
old boat to the last, but we are moi
blind to facts. We have not for
gotten the Pharr campaign. and
would hate to see a repetition of it
but who would swear that it was
not coming? 1t is going to be a
fight to the last ditch, and if demo-
cracy wins it is not going to be b!
demagogism. straddling, injectin!
new issues and trying to pull tht
wool over the ewes of the cOuntr!
voters.-St. Helena Echo.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-21
PLATFORM OF D. E. BRANCH.

democratic idea that the people !
should be the judge of what they
want and that all great questions
should be submitted direct to
the people / shall. if elected, favor
a bill submitting to the people of
the whole State the question Of
Woman Suffrage.
Sixth, believe in and shall, if
elected, favor any law that has for
its object the making Of all assess
ments uniform and the equaliza'
ton OF valuations. 1t is not greater
valuations we want but to make
every person bear his just proper
ton of the burden of expense Of the
parish and state.
Seventh, Education being a FORE
runner of progress and success, and
there being no other institution
that has for its object a greater In
Auence than the Public Schools, |
shall, if elected, favor such leeisla'
ton as will strengthen our instltu'
tons of learning, especially the
Rural Schools.
Agriculture has become the cor
ner.stone in our Southland and is
of such Importance, | believe that
every effort should be made to eX-
TEND the Agricultural course ofstudy
as far as possible, to the Rural
! Schools. and hence | shall favor any
law that will widen and extend their
usefulness to the rural population
Of this State.
| pledge myself. If elected to
champion every law that has for
its object the moral or intellectual
upbuiIdins of the intrest of our
State Finally | say to you that if
am elected | shall use all the abili'
; ty of which | am possessed to rem
der such service as will satisfy all
right thinking people. and to justify
their support.
Respectfully submitted,
D. E. Branch
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-21
Can Accomplish Nothing Alon.

ST. francisville True Democrat:
The voter must not delude himself
with the belief that alone and I'm.
supported. Mr. Barrett can bring
about prohibition, or Mr.. Parker.
woman suffrage. or Dr.. Person
economy and busineSs.like methods
Of administration. Any Of these
gentlemen, though great their per-
sonal ability and sincere their motive
cannot accomplish anything worth
while without the support and CO.
operation of the coordinate branch.
es of the state government. In
other words, he should have a sym.
pathetic and helpful set OF state
officers, and he must have him a
working majority in both houses Of
the general assembly, or his best
efforts will prove abortive. and his
promises are born but to die
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-21

Franklinton, La, October II, 1918.
To The Democratic Voters VI
Washington Parish;
Having heretofore announced my
candidacy for the office OF Repre-
sentative of your parish, | deem 1t
but fair to you to state my views
on the most vital questions now
confronting the people which, if |
am elected, probably will be settled
during the time | hold the office
which | now seek.
First, am unalterably opposed
to anv increase in taxation, either
municipal, parochial or state, for the
reason that | believe that the rev.
enues now derived from the taxa
ton in the State, as we'll as in all
its subdivisions, are ample to meet
the necessary expenses, if admins
tered in an economical way, as they
should be.
Second. am in favor Of placing
all public officials on salary basis
and abolishins the fee system.
believe in placing every man on the
sine basis. as the fee system en-
a lies the officer, while in office. as II
we're, to punish his enemies and
reward his friends"
Third, | am opposed to the
creation of any new offices or an!
increase of the salaries of the pres
ent officers, | believe in the con
solidation of offices where practIca
BILE, and the adjustment OF Sucl
Offices as are useless. In OtheI
words believe that the state an(
parish business should be handed
as a prudent business man "olIl(
use and administer his own.
Fourth. | am in favor of Prohl
bition, and if elected, | pledge my
self, in this matter, to support al
such measures as are recommended
by the Anti-Saloon League o
, Louisiana.
Fifth, Believing in the srea
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-21
Was She Right -?

The story goes that somebody
once asked Miss Marie Corelli, the
famous novelist, why she had not
married. oh, was the reply, I
have three things about the house
which represent so closely the
characteristics Of the average man
that don't want any more of him
What do YOU mean" her friend
asked. Well" said Miss Corelli, I
have got a cog that erowls all the
morning. a parro: that swears all
the afternoon and a cat that stays
out all night.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-21
Passing 1t Up To The Country

While the various candidates and
would-be candidates are foundering
around trying to solve the problem
of their respective chances for elec'
ton to the governorShip of LouiSi'
ana, the ward leaders OF the city
are pursuing a policy Of hands.of,
announcing a determined policy to
permit the country to name the
man. Later. it is their purpose to
give their vote and support to the
man who has received the best en-
dorsement at the hands Of the rural
section of the state.
This has been a custom to which
they have adhered, more or less,
for years, with the exception Of the
last campaign. when thev made the
serious blunder Of trying to land
one of their own number in the
governors chair. Nobody is qui( ker
to see the wisdom Of a policy in
politics than these trained and ex-
perienced politicians Of the city.
They clearly realize now that they
were eight prior to the recent state
election and made a glaring error
in that notable instance. -Raceland
Beacon
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-21
NOTICE, PROPERTY OWNERS

Property o~ne7s are hereby Motif,
ed to promptly repair and to main.
tain in good order, all sidewalks
adjacent to their property in the
city of Bo6aIusa. Failure to do 80
will cause the city to repair said
walks, charging same against their
property in accordance with city
ordinance No s.
H. j Cowgirl.
Commissioner Of Public Streets and
Parks.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-21
Senate. Ransdall In City;

Jos. E. Ransdall, United States
Senator from Louisiana arrived in
the city last Thursday, enroute to
the parish fair. The senator was
accorded a most hearty reception,
several of the most prominent men
Of the city being on hand to well
come him. and escorted him to the
Pine Tree Inn, where after dinner,
many Boealusans called to shake
hands. and pay their respects to
him.
Senator Ransdall was much sur.
prised at the many changes for the
better that have occurred since his
last visit to the Magic City which
was about four years ado, when he
toured the state in the interest of
his candidacy.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-21
LOCAL TIME TA5-E,

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Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-21

Miss Nettie Brum6eId. Of Sur,
was shopping in Boealusa Thursday.
Evening journal., 1915-01-29
BOOTH CORNER Grange
Prepares entertainment

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
BOOTHS CORNER, Pa. Jan. 29.-
The local grange will give an enter
tainment in the hall on Saturday even
ing. February 6.
The Epworth League Of Sloan
Church will hold a cottage prayer
meeting tonight at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John NJ. Bowling.
Thieves stole 80 chickens from the
poultry yards Of Reese Zebley.
A pie social will be held on Sat
urday evening. February 13. by the
Sunday school classes of Misses Jen-
ME Carter and Lillian Langhead.
The annual election of officers OF
Sloan Sunday school was held on
Monday night.
Mrs. S. Mark Pierce is seriously III
at her home. under the care Of Dr.
Woods Of Talleyville- Mrs. Phoebe
Poole has been suffering from throat
trouble for several days.-William
Rush Foulk is numbered among the
sick.-Mrs Alfred Banks, Jr.. is i'm
proving after an attack of grippe
Lewis zebley has returned home
after a week spent with relatives in
Baltimore.-The Rev. William h. Hab-
bart of Ridgely. Md. spent a few days
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Hahbart.-Mrs. Lewis y. Baldwin and
sister have returned home after visit
with Media friends.-Guests this week
of Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Watt Zebley
were Mr. and Mrs. r. Harry Hannum
and daughter of Concord Pa, and Mr.
and Mrs Edward W. zebley of Gran
ogue, Del.
Evening journal., 1915-01-29

troduced bill TO incorporate it into "A
full hedged town. The corporators
named in the bill are Joseph j. Law
renee Winfield s. Clark, Thomas q.
Pierce. Carl Snellenburg and Harry A..
lIirst, whose successors shall be elected
IN June. l9lG.
Incorporate North Laurel.
Representative Kenney introduced a
bill to Incorporate the town of North
Laurel, north of Laurel river. The bill
names William l.. Torbcrt, William l..
James and Robert Waller as Town Com
missioners, whose successors shall be
chosen at an election in March, 1918, for
a one-year term.
Representative Kenney also offered a
bill Increasing from $4,000 to $1,000 the
amount the consolidated school districts
of Laurel and vicinity may raise by tax
alton for school purpose annually.
Alumni Bill in Committee.
Announcement in these columns that
Representative Downward's bill to re-
organize the Wilmington Board of Edu-
cation, as advocated by the High School
Alumni Association, had been reported
favorably to the House was erroneous.
The bill that was reported favorably
was Representative Rash's regarding the
adjustment of teachers salaries, which
was confused with Mr.. Downward's bill,
both referring to the Board of Educa-
tion in the title.
The Downward bill is still in commit
tee. DR.. H. G. Buckmaster, a member
of the Board of Education, yesterday
said some of the legislators are in op-
position TO the bill.
Evening journal., 1915-01-29
CHESTNUT BLIGHT
KILLS MANY Trees

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
CENTREVILLE. Del. Jen. 29.-As a
result Of the blight among the chestnut
trees in this section several forces Of
men are at work cutting down the
chestnut froves. Colonel Henry A. du-
Pont has the largest force at work in
this section and as soon as the trees
are cut they are hauled to sawmill
which has been placed here in the
woods.
Another force is at work on the Jo-
seph Chandler property. The chest
nut trees in this section we're fine
specimens of the chestnut variety.
The blight attacked the leaves at FIRST
and gradually the tree died.
Miss Jennie Dilworth. who had two
ribs broken recently. during a rum
away of her horse, is resting easily.
The Centreville Card Club met last
night at the home OF Mrs Samuel
Way. There were seven tables and the
prizes we're won by Mrs. Willard Cros-
san and James Carpenter. Refresh
ments were served. The club meets
at the home of its members and a
genuine good. social time Is enjoyed
by those present
Evening journal., 1915-01-29
WILMINGTONIANS BACK OF
sullivan APPOINTMENT

That prominent Wilmingtonians
were active on behalf of James Mark
Sullivan, United States minister to
Santo Domingo, when he was seeking
that post was developed Wednesday
by testimony presented before the
Phelan Commission in New York,
which is proving alleged misconduct
on the part of the minister.
Patrick MulroOney and James
Nolan, the latter proprietor of the
Commercial Hotel; Frank NJ. Sewer,
well known business man, and John
E. Healy, president of the Irish
American Society, told the commits
sion that they visited John G. Gray,
president of the Delaware Corpora
tions Company, and attorney. request
ing that he consult Secretary Of State
Bryan with a view to having Mr.. Sui
livan appointed They were inter-
ested in him. they said, because of his
activity in Irish-American Society
celebrations here.
Evening journal., 1915-01-29
DUPONT BOULEVARD SUBJECT
TO COME BEFORE LEGISLATURE,
IMPORTANT BILLS PRESENTED
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del. Jan. 29.-Senate and
House are now going through the eX-
periencc of every other Delaware Legis-
lature--that Of being deluged with bills
as the time approaches for shutting oil
the introduction of new business. Bills
that as easily could have been prepared
and introduced the first week in the
session are now finding their way into
Senate and House. The inpouring OF
bills will continue until Monday even
ing, when the dead line for the pIesenta-
tion OF othor than claims and appropria-
ti0ns measurPrs viii be drawn.
Senator Andcrson's bill introduced
yesterday to repeal tine DUPONT Boule-
ward law is expected to reopen the sub
iect OF construction Of the boulevard.
I'm all probability the Anderson bill will
bring from General DUPONT or his legal
representatives. some statement as To
his plans regarding the boulevard pro-
icct. General DUPONT is still at Roch-
ester, Mimi, recovering from a surgical
operation and may not return to Dela-
ware Tor n few weeks vet. 1t is be-
lievcd here that he is willing to
construct the boulevard should he be
assured. that legal obstacles would be
removed
Another important bill presented
Yesterday was Senator Darnard's TO
take out Of politics the question Of
local option fOr the licensing OF the
sale of liquor His measure, a pro-
pfsed amendment to the State COnsti
tuition, reqnirlug favorable action by
two biennial Legislatures. provides
for the ~ omaiic submission of the
license question to the entire state
every eight years.
Senator Barnard also introduced a
lill to make persons unlawfully puT-
chasing intoN eating liquor accom-
plices with the seller thereof, and
fubject 10 thc same punishment.
More Pay fer Policemen.
Representative Elliott introduced a
bill to increase the salaries of the
members of the Wilmington police de-
partmont It provides for a general
increase of fifteen per cent. for the
entire police force from the chief of
police to patrolmen.
Would Abolish Chancellor.
Senator Anderson introduced a bill
to abolish the office of chancellor and
the court OF chancery and 10 vest their
jurisdiction and power in the State
courts of equity. It would be neces-
sary for this and the Legislature of
1917 to pass the bill as it is a pro-
posed amendment to the State Consti-
tuition. Senator Anderson says Della
ware and New Jersey are the only
States that have a chancellor.
More NOtaries Public.
BY a vote of 10 to 6 the Senate
passed the bill providing for the ap.
pointment-of notaries public. The
bill increases the number of notaries
public to be appointed in New Castle
county from 55 to 80.
Senator Gormley objected to the
bill and voted against it on the
ground that he thought the increas,
in the number Of notaries in New
Castle county is unwarranted.
Protect State Sea-.
The Senate passed Senator Hick