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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10
You're a Brick.


No doubt you have often heard one
man say to another when he is very
much pleased, you are a brick, old
fellowr'
Perhaps you will think it is a very
queer thing to say, but l will tell you
how such u saying is said to have
come in use.
Many, many years ago Ii famous
king sent an ambassador to another
famous king. The ambassador was
much surprised to find that the king
whom he was visiting had no walls
around his city.
In those day, of course, in order to
keep out enemies nearly every city
was surrounded by strong and high
walls SO the surprised ambassador
said to the king, "Why, you have no
walls for the city"
I'VE have,' said the king.
where? Where?" asked the ambas
sador, more surprised than ever.
The king then pointed to his large
army. which was not far away, and
said, with a smile: 'There are the
walls of my city. Every man you see
is a brick"
The king meant that an enemy would
have to defeat those soldiers before
they-that is, the enemy-could enter
the city.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10

For the household which does not
happen to be equipped with laundry,
a washer has been invented which will
do away with much of the drudgery
of the Monday morning washing. 1t
is combination of the suction washer
and stove, made entirely of metal
and dispenses with the annoyance of
carrying water from the stove to scene
of washing operations. The advantage
of having the fire under the wash wa
ter is that it enables the cleansing OPP
Grafton to be done much more efflca-
ciously and quickly, and this business
is facilitated by the force pump which
is mounted on the top of the wagher
1t il only necessary to throw the soil
ed clothes in the heated water, and
then few minutes pumping on the
handle is said to drive the dirt from
the fabric
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10
To Wash Wooden Trousers.

White wooden or gray wooden trous-
ers, IL washed with care in two wa
ters-one soapy, the second clear, with
dash of blue in each-may look quite
as well as when new if washed quick
ly, dried quickly and pressed when
slightly damp, not left to lie about, but
washed, dried and pressed at once.
Trousers should be pressed upon the
wrong side without making any crease,
then turned upon the right side and
the crease made as required with a
slightly damp cloth, twice doubled. be-
tween the iron and trousers, put to air
and laid away between the folds of a
clean dust sheet. They will look per
fectly new when again required for
wear.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10
The Pathfinder.

In the middle Of the floor, some little
distance apart. place sofa cushions,
stools, umbrella stands, large vases or
lamps, etc. From among the company
choose some smart young man who
was never hoaxed" and ask him to
first walk over the course around and
between these articles, so as to fix in
his mind their situation and distance
apart. He is then blindfolded and told
to find his way carefully among them
again so as not to toucn anything.
Very gingerly he will do so, and
when, triumphant over his success, the
bandage is taken from his eyes to his
surprise not an article remains on the
floor. All were quickly and quietly re-
moved while he was being blindfolded.
His cautious movements and tack
ing here and there 10 avoid the obsta-
Giles that are not there make fun for
the onlookers.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10

Rear Admiral William b. Caperton,
commander of the cruiser squadron of
the Atlantic fleet. has spent more than
twenty-three years at sea since he was
graduated from the Naval academy in
1875. The cruiser squadron was or
gained last fall, and Admiral Caper-
ton hoisted his flag on the armored
cruiser Washington on Nov. 10 last.
A native of Tennessee. Admiral Ca
perton will be sixty years old on June
30. Before being assigned to his pres
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10
Riddlaa.

What is the difference between a
tunnel and an ear trumpet? One is
followed out, and the other is holler-
ed In.
Why didn't the last dove return to
the ark? Because she had sufficient
ground for remaining.
Why are authors who treat of physi-
ognomy like soldiers? Because they
write about face.
What is the difference between the
car and a beggar? One issues mani
festoes; the other manifests toes with
out his shoes.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10
Rhubarb Conserve.

To each pint of fresh rhubarb, peel
ed and cut into small pieces, add one
cup of brown sugar and let it stand
for two hours. Add one-half cupful
of seeded raislns and the juice Of one
lemon. Cook this slowly until the de-
sired consistency is obtained. Place
two young sweet or rose geranium
leaves in the bottom of the tumbler
and pour the hot conserve over them.
This gives a very aromatic and pleas
ing flavor.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10
Bean Scum.

Boil the end of a ham with two
quarts Of beans that have been soaked
for twelve hours or overnight Soak
ing the beans tends to keep them
whole until the ham Is tender. They
should not really boil, only simmer In
plenty Of water, so that when done
there is third more water than beans
Serve as a soup, with toast or crackers.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10

A new way Of using rhubarb is to
stew equal parts Of it and OF bananas
separately until nearly done and fin
ish them together, with sugar and lem
on to suit the taste. When preparing
oranges and rhubarb allow only half
the quantity of orange to a given guam
tity of rhubarb.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10
Pretty Slipper Rossttes.

Vety pretty slipper rosettes may be
ras6e OF pair of cut jet buttons the
size q nickel, surrounded by ruff
fe of black velvet ribbon one inch
wide. On slightly worn pair of pat
ent leather shoes they win work won
ders. To clean the jet rub it WIKI
cloth wet in equal parts of water and
alcohol, and dry with soft cloth. Pol
ish cut steel by applying powdered
pumice stone, slightly moist, with a
brush or soft rag.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10
To clean BooI<binainoa

To clean calf bindings on books, wash
them lightly with a soft sponge dipped
in mixture Of half ounce of the
best glue dissolved in one pint of warm
water and one teaspoonful OF glycerin
and little flour paste. When dry, rub
well with channels skin.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10

Colored linens are so fashionable
that 1t Is well to know that delicate
shades may be kept from fading by
using plenty Of pulyerized pure borax
10 the water in which they are washed
ana rinsed.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10
PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
Children and Sickness.

Train children when well to be
docile patients when Ill was the
advice of DR.. Charles II. Smith
at the New York Academy Of
Medicine. 81 am confident that
many little lives could be saved"
said DR.. Smith, ''if mothers
would only teach their children
the few simple duties that sick
child must know. Taking a
child's temperature, for instance,
would seem easy. but / have
known children desperately i'll
who screamed and were so
wrought up at the thought Of It
that 1t was almost impossible to
do, and consequently the patient
could not be properly treated.
every child should be taught
to show his throat. l expect
most physicians have had the
humiliating and very narrowing
experience of being obliged to
force a spoon down a little
throat while the child fought
and struggled and the parents
were in dismay. 1t would be
easy enough to teach any child
to show his throat whenever he
! was asked.
81 should go so far as to rec
ommend keeping healthy, nor
NAL child in bed one day every
few weeks that he might get
thoroughly used to it and that
the family might not be kept in
{ actual torture when he is really
ILL.,"
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10

Two robins sat high in an apple tree
And gayly did they sing
OF wee pale green eggs, one, two, three,
And Of the sunny spring.
Two robins sat high in the apple tree,
But sadly did they sing,
For boys had found their green eggs, weo,
And robbed them of their spring.
-Philadelphia Record.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-06-10

REAR ADMIRAL WILLIAM B. oAPERToN.
ent duty he was in command of the
Atlantic reserve feet at League Island
navy yard and previous to that had
been commandant Of the naval sta
ton at Newport. During his long serv-
ice the admiral has performed nearly
every duty that comes to a naval Off
Ger both adoat and ashore. He has
been a member of the naval examining
board, secretary to the lighthouse board
and lighthouse inspector At one time
be commanded the battleship Maine,
which he took when the Maine reached
the Philippines toward the end Of its
trip around the world In 1907.
In the Spanish American war Admi-
raj Capert0n was commander of the
gunboat Marietta, which went on ahead
~ the Oregon as an auxiliary for the
Teater part Of ifs dash around the
Torn to Santiago.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10
oAKWAY SECTION TO FRONT.
College Boys and Girls Are Making
Good'-Local Notes.

Oakway, March 2.-Editor Keo-
wee Courier: | was pleased to read
your editorial comment on the good
work of the Oconee boys at Clemson.
No one expects anything but a good
report from the Richland boys at
school, They have been trained to
march in the front ranks.
Congratulations also to Mr. Rar-
ker. He has exemplified the fact
that the mountain country can pro-
duce brains as we'll as Drawn.
| will also say that there is ano-
ther Oconee boy making good at col
lege, as one who can "also speak. ]"
Malcolm Dickson, of the North Geor-
gia Agricultural College, Dahlonega,
Georgia, has been chosen one OF the
speakers in the oratorical contest be-
tween the Freshmen and SophomOres
at commencement.
With one of her boys holding a
Clemson scholarship (Alonzo Mar
TIM, another holding the county
scholarship at the Citadel, and
number Of her daughters and sons in
other colleges, | think | can safely
say Oakway is now on the map.
OcOnee is fortunate in having y.
A. Martin appointed as rural police
man.
Rev. George Gary-Lee did pastoral
work in our community last week. It
was also our pleasure to have Mr.
Gary-Lee worship with us at Center
last Sabbath.
Rev. G. d. Boyd announced that
he would preach doctrnal sermon
at his next appointment at Bethel
(2d Sunday in Marh, which will
doubtless be edifying to his congre-
cation.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10
DIR. j. T. WIGHTMAN DEAD.
Prominent Minister of the Southern
Methodist Church.

Charleston, March 5.-News was
received in the city last might of the
death of Rev. John T. Wightman,
ID. d., at Baltimore. Dr. Wightman
was born in Charleston more than
81 years ago. He was graduated
from the College of Charleston and
entered the Methodist ministry.
DR.. Wightman was one Of the most
prominent members of the South
Carolina Conference during his con-
nection with it. For 16 years he
was stationed at Charleston, a
longer period than any other pastor.
He was pastor of Trinity church for
four years, of the Spring Street
church for four years and Of Bethel
church for eight years. Trinity
church was kept open by Dr.. Wight
man during the War Between the
States. Services were held in this
church while the city was being
bombarded.
After leaving Charleston, he was
given charges at Columbia, Spartan
burg and other places in the State.
He later resigned from the South
Carolina Conference and was trans
ferred to the Baltimore Conference.
DR.. Wightman served as pastor in
Baltimore and Washington. He had
been on the retired list for a number
Of years.
DR.. Wightman was characterized
last night as prominent figure in
the South Carolina Conference, a
prominent orator, very forceful
speaker, driving home his points with
inimitable gestures. He was a cou-
sin of Bishop Wightman
DR.. Wightman is survived by three
sons, Albert and Frank Wightman,
of Baltimore, and John Pinckney
Wightman, of Ashland, Va. Dr.
Wightman married Miss Amelia
Spain, Of Darlington. The funeral
and interment took place in BaNi
more.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10

and suggested that they return to
camp. He wished to turn Itsky over
to his superiors.
Shall | have good food to eat as
a prisoner" ltsky thought.
The corporal Thought not. He ven-
tured the suggestion that prisoners
were rarely fed as we'll as their
hosts, He looked at Itsky sadly.
This Polish brother had given him of
chicken to eat. Risky suggested that
his brothers release him. The cor
poral shook his head
81 could not face my captain" said
he.
Then Itsky's bad eye glimmered
upon the corporal. He began to talk
as he did in the old days when he
chartered with the Warsaw house
wives.
"Why face him at all?" he asked.
Look you. 1t would be no honor
for you-twelve men, and all strong
to walk into camp leading one poor
little brother. And you go back to
cabbage soup and black bread--ach, =,
my stomach turns at the thought.
Why do not you surrender-to me, my
brothers? You would be well fed in
our German prison camps. Chicken
You shall have, and eggs, and meat
once day. l shall be made cor
poral."
50 that noon ltsky walked into the
canIp OF his Galician regiment with
twelve Russians trailing behind him.
The Russians smiled at every Ger
man they met. They rubbed their
stiomachs. Most OF the talk was of
chicken and eggs and meat once a
day. Itsky delivered the twelve to
his captain.
80 THAT is why Itsky was made a
CORPORAL" said the officer. "IIe said
it was a promise"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10
THAT TIRED FEELING
DO YOU CONTINUALLY FEE
SLUGGISH, DISINTERESTED?

ii you do, it is probably caused ly
your liver. When the liver fails ia
perform it's functions properly, trc
system becomes clogged with poisou.
GUS matter, that weighs you dow
mentally and physically.
The liver gets out Of order YER
easily, and If neglected, chronic trou.
bic usually results. Don't delay II
you feel badly. You knowingly lay
yourself open to lifelong pain wheu
you allow yourself to continue in g
rundown condition. Cure yourseli
quickly and harmlessly with the ma
tural vegetable remedy, Liv-Ver-Lay.
1T has all the effectiveness, but not
the effect, Of calomel
Genuine Liv-Ver-Lax bears tie
likeness and signature Of l.. X.
Grlgsby, and is guaranteed to civ,
satisfaction or money refunded. il
slst on it. For sale by Norma
Company, Walhalla.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10

JAS. p. Gossett, president Of the
Brogon Mills, stated this afternoon
that the German blockade prohibit
ing the shipments of dyestuffs out of
that country will seriously affect the
cotton mills in the United States and
England. "It will not only seriously
inconvenience the mills that manu-
facture colored goods, but it will
affect those who make gray cloth,
too" declared Mr.. Gossett. "For in
stance the converting mills in Eng
land buy up gray cloth manufacture
ed by our mills and convert them
into colored goods. If those mills
over there can't get dyestuffs the eff
feet will be felt by the mills here
OF course the mills that anufactur,
colored goods will be more seriousl,
affected. The Brogon Mill has sufi
cient dyestuffs to last for severa
months ITO come, and before the SUP
ply is exhausted maybe the blockadn
will be lifted"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10
Rheumatism Yields Quickly to
SIOnn'S

You can't prevent an attack OF
rheumatism coming on, but you can
stop it almost Immediately. Sloan's
Liniment gently applied to the sore
joint or muscle penetrates in a few
minutes to the inflamed spot that
causes the pain. 1t soothes the hot,
tender, swollen feeling, and in very
short time brings a relief that is al
most unbelievable until you expert
ence it. Get bottle of Sloan's Lini-
ment for Csc. Of any druggist and
have it in the house-against colds,
sore and swollen joints, mmbago,
sciatica and like ailments Your
money back If not satisfied, but 1t
does give almost instant relief.-Ad2
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10
AMERICAN FLAG IN BELGIUM.
People Regard it As Symbol of Pro-
lection from Starvation.

Brussels, March 1.-The American
| flag now has the right of way on
| Belgian roads, and flying from the
warehouses and stations Of the COM
mission for relief in Belgium, as well
as from its automobiles, it forms
about the only bit of color in this
desOlate land.
For time the flying of the Ameri-
can flag became so general that an
order was given by the commission
that this practice should be discon-
tinued for fear some misuse of the
banner might cause friction with the
military authorities. The resembling
Of this order was due chiefly to the
ditTiculties experienced on the road
by the commissions automobiles.
Since the flag has been restored to
the cars, the passing peasant not
only gives them clear way but stands
at salute as they go by. The flag
flies from the barges carrying relief
food, and it again waves from the
warehouses and stations, but care is
taken that it is not used without au-
thority.
To the Belgians the American flag
is the outward symbol of their relief
from possible starvation, and they
revere it accordingly, extending to it
the same respect they would pay to
their own banner were they allowed
to fly it.
Letters at the rate of 1000 week
are pouring into the main Brussels
office of the commission expressing
the thanks Of individuals for food
they have received.
Thank Americans.
London, March Herbert c..
| Hoover, chairman Of the American
| Belgian Relief Committee, has re-
ceived a telegram from Belgium ask
ing him to express the thanks Of that
country to the United States for as
sistance in Belgium's extremity. The
message from the provincial commit
tee of Liege reads
Representatives of 100000 Bel
gians in the province of Liege who
have met together on the anniversary
of the birthday of George Washing
ton, send these expressions of their
most lively gratitude for the sympa-
thy and the admirable generositv
which you and the members of the
relief committee for Belgium have
shown them. 1 beg you to commu-
nicatc this expression for them to
-rC~'fcnt Wilsor and to send the
I hear eli thaohs 1r little GclEum 20
. lreat Aner.ra" +.....
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10
THE WORLDS LARGEST GUN.
Most Powerful Engine of Destruction
Designed for u. $. Navy.

A dispatch from Washington says:
The largest and most powerful
naval gun ever designed has just
been completed for the United
States navy. 1t is a 16-inch rifle
and was secretly constructed at the
Washington navy yard. Its exist
ence became known to-day when
tests were begun at the Indian Head
proving grounds on the Potomac, be-
low this city.
If the new weapon proves the sue
cess its trials promise, the type prob
ably will be adopted for the main
battery of the three dreaJdnaughts
authorized by the last session OF Con-
gress These vnsscIe w-iI' be larppv
by several Thousand IONS than any
hip nov yl1a. 90H experts declare
.ooy easily oTr... .ur NNIvicr
guG..
The largest "cg.uu- nu4 us.l !.
the American navy are the 14-inch
guns carried by the dreadnaughts Of
the Pennsylvania, Nevada and New
York class. The newest battleships
of the BRITISH navy carry eight Is
inch rifles.
1t is claimed the 16-inch gun will
have a range Of fifteen miles and at
least twice the penetrating power OF
the famous German Howitzers. which
have played such havoc with modern
Notifications in Belgium and France.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10
81 Baptist Minister Dead.

~ ednes day, February oath,
0Al T. Lewis died at the home
laughter, Mrs. Ben T. Nc
, f Pickens. He was counted
lie counIty's oldest and best
> He was 73 years of age
rs been sick several weeks pre-
rs death.
al services were conducted
Iay by Rev. F.. V. Babb, Of Eas.
lie body was taken to Noun.
1--we Baptist church and inter.
re in the presence of a large
.Ug of relatives and friends
la sonic honors.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10
Cotton Notes Close Small Bank.

Montgomery, Ala, March 5.-Thc
State Banking Department announces
the closing of the Bullock Count
Bank, at Union Springs, Ala, because
OF reputed heavy holdings in notes
on cotton which could not be nego-
tiated. The bank had a capital o.
$4,000, and deposits of $4,000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10

ed that fright" foot had meant the
correct" foot rather than the foot
opposite to the left" member. The
tiff literally introduced her right foot
in evidence, barring it before the jury
for their inspection as to it's present
condition.
The jury found n verdict for both
plaintiff and defendant, the plaintiff
being given the sum Of $126 and the
defendant $125.60.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10
wv Postmaster for Sumter.

&"lter, March 3.-Dr. Geo. w.
JF~r ormally took over the office of
pos. as .er of Sumter here this morn
iI@ @ having checked up with Geo.
- :. IRE. the retiring postmaster, last
IIra when he receipted for the Of
Hcc 1i assumed it's duties. DR..
Dtr rs signation as a member OF the
F'un tuok effect last night and to-
'I3 " lorwarded his written resig-
r2I 10 Speaker Hoyt.
s. .cI lay afternoon retiring Post
mas " { eo. D. Shore was presented
wit. ba ndsome gold-mounted walk
t2& ne oy employees of the office in
Iot, or their esteem and apprecia-
'ju' his courtesy during his regime
Of " LIST thirteeh years as post
ms,a.ar.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10
piles Cured In 6 to14Days

Your druggist will refund money IL PAZC
OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itchi, g
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to ID DAY
The first Application gives Ease and Rest. SOC
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10
\ NOVEL GEORGIA CASE.
Lady's Foot Figured i'm Suit for So
600 Damages.

A dispatch from Athens, Ga, of
recent date says:
A damage suit which has attracted
much attention here was concluded
to-day in the city court between Mrs
e. c. Parrish, Of Bishopville, and a
surgeon of st. Mary's hospital, this
place.
Mrs. Bishop asked 900 damages
for alleged disability to a foot ope-
rated upon by the surgeon. He had
removed her appendix and had per-
formed two other major operations.
Her family physician phoned instruc-
tions to the surgeon for a minor op-
Grafton also on the instep of foot.
He gave Instructions by phone, it was
said, to be "~0rc ana treat ruo right
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-10


whole world, and besides it is harm
less.
Millions Of men and women now
eat their favorite foods without fear
they know Pape's Diapepsin will
save them from any stomach misery.
Please, for your sake, get a large
.,fty-cent case Of Pape's Diapepsin
from any drug store and put your
stomach right. Don't keep on being
mserable-life is too Short-you are
not here long, so make your stay
agreeable. Eat what you like and
digest it: enjoy it, without dread of
rebellion in the stomach.
Pape's Diapepsin belongs in your
home anyway. Should one of the
family eat something which don't
agree with them, or in case of an at
tack of indigestion, dyspepsia, gas
tritis or stomach arrangement at
daytime or during the night, it is
handy to give the quickest, surest
relief known.-Adv.