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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12
AS TO FOREIGN POST RATES.
Much Matter Delayed by Reason of
Insufficient Postage Attached.

Postmaster Fant requests us to
the difference between the domestic
and foreign rates of postage, failure
to be governed thereby causing no
little inconvenience to poStmasterS
and frequent delays in delivery Of
mail. We can best give the infor-
nation sought to be disseminated by
quoting the following extracts from
instructions received by Postmaster
FAINT from the department at Wash
ingtOn. We quote:
Notwithstanding special attention
has been called repeatedly through
the official publications OF the Post
Office Department, and also through
the press to the rates Of postage ap-
plicable to articles mailed in the Uni
ted States addressed for delivery
abroad, the department continues to
receive complaints on account of the
receipt in foreign countries Of much
short-paid mail from the United
States. POstmasterS are directed
again, therefore, to give the widest
possible publicity to the rates Of
postage applicable to articles for
foreign countries, and to the regula-
uon which requires the collection of
double the amount of the deficient
postage upon the delivery Of short
paid articles in international mails.
Whenever it is practicable to do so,
poStmaStcrs .'hall also promptly in
form the sender Of short-paid arti
cleS mailed at heir Offices of the
amount necessary fully to prepay the
postage on such articles, and to hold
the articles until the scnders suDplv
the necessary postage stamps or spe-
officially authorize the dispatch of the
articles as short-paid.
AS the failure properly to prepay
letters for foreign countries appears
to be the result. in many cases. Of
an erroneous impression as to the aD-
plication Of the United States domes-
Wv i'IN, pp'ntilltSt SnOUI0 a0Ont
all measures practicable to give no.
tice to the public that the only dcsti-
nations to which the two-cent LETTER
rate applies are Canada. Cuba, Mex
leo, Republic of Panama, the Canal
Zone, Bahamas, Barbados, British
Honduras, LeeWard Islands, New
foundland, Germany (by direct
steamers only), England. Scotland,
Wales, ireland and the City of Shang-
hal, China. TO all other places the
rate is five cents for the first ounce
or fraction Of an ounce and three
cents for each additional ounce or
fraction of an ounce, which must be
fully prepaid or the letters become
Liable on delivery to a charge of dou.
bic the amount of the deficient post
age"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12
NOURNS HIS DEATH
Brief Sketch of J. Walter Dickson,
Who Died April 25th.

Townvillc, May l.-Special: A
wave OF genuine sorrow swept over
our town and community on the af-
ternoon Of April 2jth when it be-
came known that J. Walter Dickson
was dead. The news came as a shock
to all and a surprise to many. as the
seriousness of his condition was
known to but few. Indeed. he had
been i'll for two weeks only, and his
condition was not considered danger
Gus unit! Saturday night, when he
grew rapidly worse, and despite the
aid OF physicians aud loving ministra-
tons OF his family, the sufferer
quietly brcathcd out his noble life of
80 years on Sunday afternoon about
4 o'clock.
J. Walter Dickson was the eldest
son OF the late Rev. J. Walter Dick
son, Of the South Carolina Methodist
Conference, one of the ablest minis
terS OF his time. The early lie OF
J. Walter, Jr., was spent in the itin-
crary, as is that Of every Methodist
minister's child. lie was a student
of Wotford College at the time of his
fathers death. but he rolincuisbed
the hope OF finishing his COLLAGE adu-
cation and came with the other chill
dren and their widowed mother tn
their old home near Townville Hora
hc--.a mere youth-bcgan life on tho
farm, assuming RESPONSIBILITIES that
would have appalled one loss roso-
lutte and COURAGEOUS; but steodfast1v
he remained at his post and workad
with determination that gained for
him the admiration OF his fellows.
He was the comfort and STAY of his
gentle mother from the death of her
husband until her own death. several
years ago.
When but , bov nossih,v Of oo no
vo, oIoctod .,,,o,.;,,.o,,,.,,.
Methodtsj Sunday school at Dickson
Memorial church, the little church
erected at TOwnville as memorial
to Rev. J. Walter Dickson, whose
youth was spent in the vicinity.
Young Mr. Dickson held the supcrin-
tendency OF this Sunday school from
the date Of it's organization to the
time OF his death. He was the ar-
knOwledgcd leader OF his church.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12
Family Flee from Flames.

Sumter, May Ga residence on
North Main street was burned last
night about midnight, the fire catch
ing from an unknown cause. The
house was owned by r. J. Bland and
occupied by A. w. Ledingham and
family, who barely escaped with
their lives. the plastering having
fallen in when they awakened. Moth
ing was saved except such clothing
as they grabbed as they left the
building. The loss was estimated
at $4,000, with insurance on the
building Of $1,800.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12
France to Prohibit Alcohol.

Paris, May 1.-THE Petit Parisien
says II has been Informed the gov
eminent will introduce a bill prohib-
iting absolutely the manufacture
sale and transport Of all alcoholic
drinks during the war. Even beyer-
ages containing a slight proportion
Of alcohol, 1t Is understood, will be
prohibited.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12

tive man. No matter referred to
him was too trivial for his careful
and conscientious consideration.
Mr.. Dickson was married ten years
ago to Miss Matte Ledbettcr. OF
Townviilc. TO them four children
were born, all of wHom. with their
mother. survive him. He also leaves
three brOthcrS-Frank, John anu
Granbury Dickson-and three sisters.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Banks, Mrs. John u.
Sharp and Miss Elizabeth Dickson.
One sister, Miss Annie Fair Dickson,
died about year ago.
Funeral services were conducted
at Dickson Memorial church Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock by Rev. +. C.
O'Dell, presiding elder of Anderson
District, and Rev. r. II. Lupo, of
Townville The immense concoursc
OF friends present attested the esteem
in which the deceased was held.
Every available seat was filled and
many stood throughout the services,
paying their last tribute Of respect
for the deceased. Following the
services interment took place in the
adjoining cemetery, which ceremony
was performed with Masonic hOnors.
In the death Of Mr.. Dickson his
church, town, school (Of which he
was trustee), have sustained dis
tinct loss. TO his bcreaved widow
and children, to his relatives. the
heart OF a sorrowing community en-
tends a boundlcss sympathy. and
commcnds these loved ones TO the
loving Saviour whom he served.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12
Are You Rhcumatic?-T SIoan's.

If YOU want quick and real relief
from rheumatism, do what so many
thousands Of other people are doing
Whenever an attack comes on
bathe the sore muscle or joint with
Sloan's Liniment. No need to rub
it in--iust apply the linimcnt TO the
surface. It is wonderfully pcnetrat-
ing. 1t goes right to the seat Of
the trouble and draws the pain al
most Immediately. Get a bottle Of
Sloan'S Liniment for 25c. Of any
druggist and have il in the house
against colds, sore and swollen Joints,
lumbago, Sciatica and like ailments.
Your money back if not satisfied
BAT It does give almost instant
rCliCf.--AdyI
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12

Don't forget that we do neat, up
to-date job printing Of all kinds and
on short notice.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12
oPE-RU-NA
The Travellers Companion

Mr.. Arthur l..
Pierce, 2618 Sher-
idan A v e., st.
Louis, Mo. "The
curative value of
Peruna Is truly
wonderful. I think
1t especially val
liable as n specific
for catarrh Of the
system, and for q
man who has trav-
eled for years as
I have and who Is
certainly exposed
to irregular meals
and uncomfortable
sleeping accommo-
dations, Peruna Is
one Of his best
and most needed
travelling compan-
Tops. It throws
of D disease and
,,eepa him well. ]
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12
Second Blaze Worst.

ffiucl sui, MAY o.-f Ire WnlCn
broke out last night shortly before 7
O'Clock, when a spark from a Blue
Ridge locomotive is supposed to have
fallen among jute in one OF the
warehouses of 7. Q. Anderson's
horse cOllar-pad manufacturing plant
in the Blue Ridge freight yards, was
Of several acres in the direction of
the heart of the city, licking up prop
crty cOnse, vatively estimated to be
worth $6S,000, the most valuable Of
which was the elegant $4,000
freight station OF the Piedmont e.
No. thern railway, and contents, val
ued at about $12,SOO. The gross loss
is placed at $6S,2j0, with insurance
OF about $4,000, making a net loss
of $24,65O.
The heaviest losers as result Of
the fire are j. f.. Barton and r. Q.
Anderson, the loss of the former be-
ing estimated at $11 $50 and that of
the latter about $11,SOO, these fig
urcs representing the net amounts.
j. E. Barton lost one large two
story sheet metal warehouse, in
which he had stored over $4,000
worth Of building material. The
structure was valued at $500, max
ing the loss on this $1O,600, with
not a cent Of insurance.
Mr.. Barton also lost smaller
warehouse in which he stored lime,
cement and plastering. The build
ing was valued at $3.50 and the con-
tents at $500. Only $40O insurance
was carried on this property, making
the net loss about $3.50.
He also lost about 500 worth Of
rough lumber which was stacked in
the path OF the fire, there being no
insurance on this.
Mr.. Barton figures his gross loss
at $12,350, ard with insurance on
the whole Of only $400, his net loss
IS 81 $50. He IS particularly hard
hit, az practically his entire stock Of
building material is wiped out, and
he has in hand already contracts for
furnishing material for some four or
five houses. He feels that the TAX
ing of nearly $4,000 out of a bust
ness under present conditions is a
rather serious situation, and natu-
rally he is considerably upset over
his losses.
II. Q. Anderson, who has been
burnt out three times in the past 80
days, suffered the loss Of his entire
plant, consisting Of about four ware
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12
WALHALEA. S. c.:
WEDNESDAY, MAY IL, 1915.
LErrnK or COMPLAINT
Against Auto Speeding and Reckless
Driving Around Curves

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scarcely 4 dav that possns IN which
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avcrtcd. These thp pnopIo novnr bo,r
ana published. must confess that
the farmcrs--the men who feed and
clothe the world-arc more to blame
for the existence of such a state OF
affairs than any one else Now
brother farmers, you give your cot.
ton away--corn, cattle and produce
Don't YOU think it is time to strike
bee line to the woods and give up
our good roads, too?
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12

European Russia has the highest
birth rate in the world; France the
lowest.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-12

therefore heartily recommend It."
Those who object 20 liquid Faedi~
ainoe can now procure Psruna Tabs
iets,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23
EDITOR
FRANCIS w, DAMON.

/ Another of Iawaii's loyal SONS has passed
on to the Higher Life and left record of ac-
Ecomplishment that is only occasionally equaled,
! Francis w. Damon was a man of fine person
ality, unbounded enthusiasm and optimism,
strong wiI-power and devotion to higher
ideals Born in the islands, reared in an earn
est Christian home, receiving his early educa-
ton at Punahou and completing his collegiate
course at Amherst College, he returned to the
islands TO devote his life to education and re-
ligious work.
More than any other ni3sl an the islands did
he devote himself to the Chinese. Setting him
self ardently to the study oftheir language, he
soon learned to speak it fiueAtly. Thus was he
able to enter into the homes and gatherings of
the Chinese where he always had a word of
cheer, inspiration and encouragement. He
realized that the greatest opportunity hay i'll
educating the young Chinese and SO in 1892,
with Mrs. Damon, he opened his home to
Chinese boys and started a Christian boarding
school. This developed under his earnest and
devoted leadership into the Mills School, which
is now part of the Mid Pacific Institute, and
where 200 students are now annually enrolled.
He was one of the leaders in the founding of
its board of managers. ...
Mr.. Damon, however, did not confne himself
to the Chinese, but devoted many of his talents
in other directions. He was deeply interested
in Oahu College and served for 10 years as a
trustee, and gave literally of his time, thought
and energy to its development and advance
ment. -. !.
His love of music and his artistic nature
showed itself on many occasions and particu-
larly in school, church and public celebrations.
He was practically the founder of the kinder
garten in these islands, having gathered his
ideas from observations while he was acting as
secretary to the Hawaiian minister, Hon. Ii. A.
p. Carter,zin Berlin, Germany, where he spent
three years. r. ri ...@:.
No task seemed too difficult to him of ac-
complishment and he always gave himself most
freely and willingly to everything which he
felt was for the development and uplift of
mankind.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23
MILLS COLLEGE
STUDENTS Will
ACT AS USHERS
Or. Doremus Scudder viii Have
Charge Of Funeral Services
of Late +. w. Damon

Orient and Occident will unite To
roy last tribute To the memory Of
Francis Williams Damon. noted ed
ucator. who died yesterday at his
Moanalua residence, at funeral ser
vices which will be held in Central
Union Church tomorrow.
The life and works OF Francis VIII
liams Damon from his birth in this
city on December 10. 1852. to his
death Yesterday will be reviewed by
several Japanese. Chinese. Hawaiian
and white ministers OF the islands
from the pulpit. The addresses have
net as yet been completely arranged
for, but Dr. Doremus Scudder will
have charge OF the services.
Students of Mills college, an insti.
tuition In which the late Mr.. Damon
took a keen interest, will act as ush.
ers at the church tomorrow clad in
uniforms The Kawaiahao seminary
Of the Mid-Paciic institute will sing
in chorus
Complete arrangements have not
been made as yet for the services at
the grave in the Damon plot at the
Nuuanu cemetery.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23
BARLEYCORN IS
WORST FRIEND
OF HAWAIIANS

Some of these peaceful, gentle Ha.
waiians pour liquor down their
threats until they become mad, and
then they commit crimes. They have
yet to learn that John Barleyeorn is
the worst friend they have" .....-.
William Kumakahi, indicted for an
indecent assault upon a little Hawai-
ian girl, stood before Circuit Judge
Ashford this morning and listened to
the foregoing statement by the court
Kumakahi had pleaded guilty to the
indictment. He said he was drunk on
the evening he made the assault Not
long ago Judge Ashford declared in
open court that because man was
drunk was no excuse for committing
crime. In Kumakahi's case. therefore,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23
BOYS ON NEWPORT WILL
READ UP WHILE ON WAY

Every young man aboard the train
ing ship Newport, which Is on It's way
IRON New York TO Honolulu. will
know the Hawaiians very we'll before
the vessel reaches the islands. by pro
motion literature. was the report OF
Assistant Secretary Taylor to the com.
mittee yesterday. The literature
was placed aboard the 5, 8. Columbian
In care OF Captain Blackwell, with In
,structions to put Il off at 6hristobal,
Canal Zone A letter received In to-
days mail from s. F. Mchurray. com.
mander Of the Newport and superin'
tendent OF the New York State Nautl.
cal School. states that the literature
was put aboard on the arrival Of the
Newport at Christobal. May &c.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23
HIS VIEWS SET FORTH.

Francis j. Green, candidate for the charter
convention, in communication published in
another column makes statement of his views
that is at once interesting and straightforward
Regardless of whether any voter agrees or dis
agrees with his views, this expression on a
number of much discussed subjects helps to
enlighten Honolulans and form public opinion.
The Star Bulletin welcomes such contributions
from any resident with something to say and
particularly from candidates for the conven-
ton. -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23
INsoLENT DISREGARD OF Law MUST
BE PUNISHED.

Said Honoluan casually yesterday:
81 see the liquor license commission is
bringing cut a lot of scandalous stuff
about Bartlett, the brewery and the sa-
looms, but I'm willing to make the asser
ton that the commission won't take away
anybody's license or deny any renewals
think it's disgrace to put licenses in the
hands of people who will lie, double-cross
and deceive the commission and make its
rules laughing stock
It's up4to the commission to prove that this
man is wrong and any others are wrong who
say that the commission will not take licenses
from unfit holders.
The law and rules of the commission ought
not to be fouted. Men who admit that they
lied to the commission; men who are unable
10 give the commission trustworthy, clear
Statements of their business relations; men
whose past conduct fails to guarantee that their
future running of the liquor business will be
Straight and honest and decent-these men
have no right to hold licenses.
Enough of this deception and undetermined
dealing and devious finance! The community
Is sick and tired of the shamelessness and au-
dacious disregard of law on the part of the
liquor men. Caught in falsehoods they try to
brazen their way out, or whine for mercy or
claim misunderstanding. So long as they are
not tripped up by their own misstatements,
they are smooth and jaunty and smiling. In
able to give straight accounts of their bust
ntsses, they founder until they admit falsehood
81 attempt to explain. their discrepancies on
the ground that they misunderstood the com
missions questions!
Marlowe's case is a particularly fragrant one.
He was under oath last year when he gave tes-
timony concerning the borrowing of money
which he now admits was falseli0od. Will
the commission renew his license9
a good deal has been said from time to time
in Honolulu about the liquor men here clean
ing up their own business When has there
been an instance of restriction or Improvement
or cleaning up that was not forced on the sell
trs of booze by an outraged community senti-
hent or fearless license commission! And
now the commission has an unequalled oppor-
unity to take stand for decency and law OBJ
servance that shall never be forgotten. The
best thing for Honolulu is to cancel licenses
where the holders have insolently deceived the
c0mnission fasifed statements and exploited
>hamefuly the public right granted under the
license
The conscience OF the community is outraged
BY these revelations before the license board.
Emphatic measures are demanded; anything
less is unthinkable.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23
THEY'VE SUCCEEDED.

II. p. Wood has been ousted as secretary of
the Promotion Committee by the majority mem
bers of the committee who have been trying for
months to fire" him. The Star Bulletin be-
Iieves the action is unfair as the fight has been
inlfair. Mr.. Wood S opponents were unable to
pin to him any single act to which they could
make objection and finally took refuge in the
assertion that the secretary is out of sympathy
with the '.home promotion work. As to that
there is plenty of opinion to the contrary from
men who have worked with Wood for years and
know that he believed in home promotion, =
but felt that with limited funds the greatest
emphasis should be put in advertising Hawaii
abroad
Having ousted Wood, Messrs Thurston,
Hollinger and Field will doubtless proceed to
name his successor, see that he is put in office
and continue the policy that has brought them
criticism from all over the territory.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23

Five of the crew of six men OF the
auxiliary fishing schooner Elmer.
wrecked in Parker's Cove, near Digby,
n. S., were drowned. ~.@.~
Serious flood conditions along the
Des Aoines river, and at Des Moines,
Iowa, were threatened as the result Of
unusually heavy rains. g.. ....s...<'~
Queenie Pateman, a 7-year-old girl
injured in the Zeppelin raid on South.
end-on-Sea. England. died of her in
jlries. -@s.. .... >.:'... .-...
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23

mer school and that 1t is proving pop
ular Is indicated by the enrolment.
The classes which begin Monday have
not closed to further enroIments yet
however, and several more pupils are
expected.
The courses offered this year are
grammar, English. arithmetic, history.
algebra and typewriting Gym" work
and hikes to the hills and overnight
camps are a part Of the summer school
program.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23
LETTERS

THE star-Builetfn invites fres ana
rank discussion In this column on al
tegitimste subjects OF current interest
CommbnicafioEs are constantly re
eeived 20 which no signature ID II
Gached. This paper viii treat a con
tideatial signatures to letters II III,
writer's 90 desire, out cannot giv'
space for anonymous eommun,cA
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23
TWENTY SEVEN BOYS ARE
ENROLLED FOR CLASSES

or the % boys who have enrolled SO
f.r IN the Y. M. c. A. boys vacation
school. 10 are from the Punanou pre-.
bsrstory school. seven are from zen.
lral Grammar, and the other ~ are
fron Mckinley. Kaahumanu and Mills
rcfooIs. This Is the third summer tnat
Ihc -. al. e. "A. has conducted 2 SUM
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23
SHOWS MOVING PICTURES
OF CONGRESSIONAL PARTY

L. X. Fernandez gave a trial run at
the Empire theater today at 1880 OF
the moving pictures he obtained while
with the congressional visitors on their
tour of the other islands. Many people
well known IN the territory appear fire.
quently on the screen. The run Is re.
markably entertaining.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23

The revelations of A. A. Aalberg, former
secretary of the brewery, before the liquor IL
cense commission are sufficient to demand the
return of Charles g. Bartlett from the coast
Also his reported statement should be investi-
gated that certain directors of the brewery
have told him that he can't get another job
now that he has given evidence against Bart
lett involving the brewery
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-23
tIIIIItNIIINIEIl

LIEUT.. II. S. NAYIyOR: There is
a lot of polo interest in the LIST Field
Artillery. We have three full teams
in the regiment, and q few extra men.