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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-05-20
News In Brief

Sam Buncore, the Italian who shot
and killed Andy Guiseppi, an alleged
Black Hand agent, at the quarry of
the Casparis Stone Company, several
weeks ago, when Guiseppi attempted
to take the life of Buncore, was dis
missed by the Hartford county circuit
court Wednesday of last week, the
grand jury failing to find an indict-
ment against him.
Townsend Bouchelle, aged 18 years,
only son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel ~.
Bouchelle, of Centreville, and a stud
ent at Penn University, Philadelphia,
died at Philadelphia on May 5, after a
brief illness.
For the second time the Washing
ton monument, erected in 1910 on top
of South Mountain, near Boonsboro,
has been badly damaged by vandals
who blew away large section with
Gyl mite.
Private Leonard E. Hughes, aged
% years, a member of One Hundred
and Twelfth Company, stationed at
Fort DUPONT, committed suicide Mon
day of last week by hanging. The
young mans home is in Indiana.
The State Roads Commission has
decided to erect a new bridge of con-
crete over Chester river at Crompton,
connecting the counties of Kent and
Queen Anne.
The First Company, Maryland
Coast Artillery Corps, of 80 men, with
L. M. Barroll, a Chestertown lawyer,
as captain, has been mustered in the
service of the State National Guard.
The Caroline county commissioners
have appointed J. H. Scotch, George
Nichols, C. E. Carroll, w. T. Tuft, T.
L. Nichols, Alfred Harvey and A. w.
Sculley constables.
Mrs. Lola Brode, of Eckhart, has
filed damage suit against the Hag
erstown & Frederick Railway for the
death of her II year old son William,
killed by a live wire.
Accidents will happen, but the best regu-
lated families keep DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil
for such emergencies. Two sizes 25c and soc
at all stores. adv'
When his right hand got caught in
machinery Edward Bernhard, of Will
mi1gton, lost three fingers.
According to the census recently
taken by the Police Department, Will
mington's population is now 106,371.
The federal census of 1910 gave the
city's population as 87,41l.
Harry P. Strausbaugh, Henry
Wright, Frank f. Baker, J. S. Middle
ton and Aubrey N. Mitchell have been
elected Town Commissioners of Aber-
deem
I Harsh physics react. weaken the bowels
will lead to nronic constipation. Doans
regulets opc ate easily. 25c a box at AL
stores adv'
jackson Brothers Lumber Co., of
Salisbury has raised the wages of al
its employees.
Tilghman's Island has petitio,rd
the Talbot county commissioners fer
a $4,000 appropriation for new
school.
L. W. Gunby has been appointed
school commissioner of Wicomi.o
county to succeed Isaac l.. Pyle.
Children Cry
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-05-20
american Lady COrSefS

Not so very long ago much less at
tention was given to the corset than
is given today.
Now women know that, in way,
all depends upon the corset.
If the corset is not correct in design
perfect in fit, right in every respect,
the dress cannot be smart.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-05-20

ones $500. $3.50 and $500. A fair
Sheet, full size, SOC, good one, Toe.
Pillow Cases, 10c to zoe each. Don't
bother to make your bed covering
when you can buy them for the price
of the muslin.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-05-20

The annual convention of the Tri-
County Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union was held at Denton, last
week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-05-20
Brown & BARLEY
Real Estate Agents
ELkTON, ND.

We have clients who will purchase
farms in this county from so to 1000
Acres. Parties desiring to sell should
list their property with us, if they de-
sire quick sale at the best market
price. mar28-tff
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-05-20
No Two Noses Are AliM

Each Eyealass to give Satisfaction
must b carefully adjusted 70 ne
6he face Of til. vT-arcr
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27
"COAlE TO SUNDAY SCHOOL"
February II, 1917, Fixed rs DAY to
Rally tho >. >. Forces.

TO All Sunday School Workers OF All
Denominations in South Carolina
--ireetingS:
February i, 1917, has been dcSig
mated by our state Sunday School AS
sociation as South Carolina Come
to-Suuday School Day" All schools
Oi all denominations are invited to
participate
The purpose 0G South Carolina
Come to- Sunday school Day is: (b
TO arouse the entire State to the
value Of the Sunday school: t2) To
rally each Sunday school for more
aggressive work; GD TO bring into
the Sunday school on this day thou
sands Of people who do not ordinar-
iiy attend. and to make every effort
to retain them as pcrmanent mem
bcrs.
We. therefore, call upon all Sun
day school officers. teachers and
lncmbcrs in South Carolina to Join in
this concerted effort to build up the
Sunday school cause OF the state. In
particular We make The following re-
quests:
|. Study carefully the leaiict cnti-
lied "South Carolina COmc-tO-Sun:lav V
school Day" Witch explains the plan
"cw to prepare for the day, and how
t" secure the best results from it.
tThis lcatlet was printed in the No
vcmber Promoter. and may be sccur-
ed by writing to the South Carolina
Sunday School Association. Spartan
nurG)
:. Plan at once to have your
school observe this day.
;. Pray for Gods guidance ani
blessing uron the plans made and
the efforts put forth.
Georgia. Alabama, Mississippi, Ar
kansas. will observe this day with
South Carolina. We ask your COOP
Grafton in making it great success
in our State.
John ID. Cappclmann. president:
W. H. *. Fcndlcton. chairman cXccu
''Hr committee: Il. II. DcMcnt. vice
"r"Sid"nt: w =. Morrison. vice pres
id"nt; y. ID. Jones, recording Sccrc-
'?rN: :. i. Reid. treasurer. and w. |.
Herbert Horace l.. Bomar. T., ".
i.il"rbc. T. NJ. Lylcs. u. l.. HoSgs and
!. Il. lanham. members Of ccutral
committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27
THE TEST THAT TELLS.
Is the Test of Timc-AInny WaIhuila
People Have Made This Test,

Years ago this Walhalla citizen
told in a public statement the benefit
derived from Doan's Kidney Pills.
The statement is now confirmed.
the testimony complete. Instances
like this are numerous. They doubly
prove the merit Of Doan's Kidney
Pills. Can any Walhalla reader de-
mand more convincing proof? It's
Walhalla testimony--it may he in
vestigated.
Mrs. ida Hrllams, Factory Yin.
Walhalla, says: II suffered from
backache and Il tired feeling and
couldn't do niy work as should. Az
ter taking Doan's Kidney Pills |
could see an Improvement. Others
in the family have also been benefited
by Doan's Kidney Pills - State
ment given April s, 1919
After ii Lapse OF Over Three Years,
Mrs. Flellams said: 81 have taken
Doan's Kidney Pills since giving
them my endorsement and they have
acted as a tonic to my entire system.
advise any one suffering from kid
ney trouble to try Doan's Kidney
Pills, as they are the best kidney
medicine | know Of
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Hellams has twice publicly rec
ommended. Foster Miburn Com
pany, Props, Buffalo, n. Y.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27
Mrs. &. t.. Watson.

Bcavcrdam Association mourns
the loss OF our beloved vice president,
Mrs. c. II. Watson. OF Grecnville.
Saturday morning at | o'clock. after
Il few hours illness. she heard the
luminous, 1T is enough: come up
higher. The funeral services were
held at Pendleton Street church Sun
day afternoon at $50, conducted by
her pastor and DR.. Cody. using one
Of her favoritc passages Of Scripture
as teXt--lst John, 3:2.
-Four State officers and eight super-
intendcnts were honorary pallbear-
ers, each bearing the floral Offering
from their divisions. The many and
most beautiful flowers bore silent tes-
timony Of loved ones and friends.
Bcavcrdam'S Offering was large
cross OF pink carnations and white
@eranlums on Il green background. I
wish that every worker in Beavcrdam
VINO loved her and had felt the i'm
press OF her life in our work could
nave seen II. ! am sure you would
have said it was beautiful We shall
sorcly miss her wise counsel and
safe leadership. but let us gather our
forces together and strive to emulate
hcr pure life. given so wholly to the
service Of her Master.
Mrs. w. J. Lunney and the writer
attended the funeral AS representa-
yves from Bcavrrdam Association.
Mrs O. *. Brcazcalc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27
New Coins Are Held Up,

Issue Of the new half-dollar de-
signed by Adolph A. Weinman, Gre
ator of the new dime, and the new
quarter, designed by Herman A. Mac
Neil. both considered by experts coins
of great beauty, was ordered defer
red by the Treasury Department un-
til the beginning of 1917.
The extraordinary demand for
small coins-cents, nicNels and
dimes-is taxing the facilities Of the
mints, and officials believed calls for
the new quarter and half dollar
would swamp the mints if they were
issued now
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27

Columbia, Dec. 13, 916.-Thomas
A. Smith, Supt. Of Education, Oconee
County, Walhalla, S. C.-Dear Sir:
Answering your letter in reference
to the insurance on school houses,
beg to hand you copy Of an opinion
rendered by this office to Mr.. d. II.
Means, with reference to insurance
in Mutual Protective Associations in
which the insured becomes liable to
his CO-insurers.
] think that school district can
not assume the liabilities incident to
this form Of insurance and that you
should place the insurance in COM
panics insuring for fixed premium
to be paid by the school district
without any further liability on its
part. Yours very truly,
Thos. II. Peoples,
tadvD Attorney General.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27
VILLA MAKES PROPOSITION ?
Said that He Promises to "Be Good
II u. 5. Lets Him Alone.

El Paso, Texas, Dec. 5.-Francis-
co Villa, through representatives
here. has made overtures to the Uni
ted States and has promised to cease
his depredations upon American
property and discontinue killing
Americans in Mexico, it was announc-
ed to-day by government agent
here.
The report that representatives Of
villa have been working here and
elsewhere on the border to have
Villa spare American lives and prop
erty in return for assurances that his
movements in Mexico would not be
interfered with by the United States
army has been in circulation here for
two days.
Villas friends have pledged him to
carry out his part of the proposed
agreement, it was said to-day. if he
be not mOlested in his military oDe-
rations.
Unworthy Of Consideration.
Washington, Dec. 15.-Any sug-
gestion of an agreement between the
American government and Villa is
regarded by administration officials
as unworthy Of consideration.
No official report Of Villas alleged
proposal that an agreement, under
the terms Of which he would cease
killing Americans and order stopped
the destruction Of American proper
ty, had reached the State Department
tonight, and some doubt was en-
pressed that he had made such over
lures.
Two Reported Killed.
Eel Paso, Texas, Dec. 15,--An
American who arrived here from
Santa Rosalia. Mexico, brought con-
tirmation Of the killing Of Dr.. G.. II.
Fisher at Santa Rosalia, an unknown
foreigner at Jiminez, and Howard
Gray at Parral.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27
MAKE YOUR TAX RETURNS.
AUDITORS Office, Oconcc County, S. c.,
December I7, 1916


The Auditors office will be open to
receive returns for Personal Property
for taxation from the list day OF Jan
uary, 1917, to the 20th day OF Febru-
AIRY, 1917, inclusive.
The Township Boards OF Assessors
are required by law to list all those
who fail to make their own returns
within the time prescribed by law.
Hence the difficulty or delinquents es-
Gaping the 80 per cent penalty, as
well as the frequency Of errors re-
shifting from this practice. BY all
means make your own returns and
thereby save expenses and confusion.
All personal property must be item
iZcd.
Real Estate not returnable this
year, except property that has been
bought or sold, in which case same
should be noted as such.
Bc sure and give your correct
school district.
All persons between the ages of 81
and 60 years. except ex-Confederate
soldiers and those incapable of earn
ing support from being manned or
other causes, shall be deemed taxa
Bile polls.
please don't neglect returning
yOnr dogs.
For the convenience of taxpayers
the Auditor or his deputies, will re-
ceive returns at the following times
and places:
Tugaloo Academy-Monday Ian. 1.
Madison-Tuesday Jan. 2.
Tabor-Wednesday Jan. 3.
South Union--Thursday, Jan 4.
Fair Play-Friday, Jan. 5.
Oakway--Saturday, Jan. 6.
Earle's Grove-( Cables Store)-
Monday, Jan. s.
Tokecna---Tuesday, Jan. 9.
w. y. Woolbright's-W Wednesday,
Jan 10.
cndship-Thursday, Jan. II.
Jordania-Friday, Jan. 12.
ichland-Saturlay, Jan. 13.
Clemson College-A1onday, Jan.
-, Q to II o'clock a. m.
Adams's Monday. Jan.
l., | to o'clock p. m.
NewrE Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Clark's "Wednesday, JAN II.
Salcm--ThurSday Jan. is.
Little Rivcr-Friday, Jan. 10.
TamasScc-Saturday, Jan. 20.
Mt. ReSt-MOnday, Jan. 22
Hcnry's StOrc--Tuesday, Jan. 23.
NannOn'S Store--WcdneS Jan.
81.
minster-Thursday and Fri
day. Jan. % and 2G
Westminster Mill-Saturday Jan.
=.
Seneca Monday and Tuesday,
!"n. - and 80.
RctnrnS will be taken at all places
mentioned above from 10 o'clock a.
II. until > O'Clock p. m.. except those
noted otherwise. ID. a. SMITH,
Auditor Oconcc County, S. G..
Dec. 81. 1916. 12-i
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27

works on art, science, psychology and
government.
He was born in DanZig, Germany
June /, 1863, and at 10 graduated
from the Danzig Gymnasium. The
next five years after his graduation
he spent in postgraduate work in
the universities Of Leipzig and Hell
delberg, specializing in philosophy.
sciences and medicines. At - he
was an instructor in the University
Of Frciburg. lie came to Harvard in
$?2 as professor Of psychology and
director Of the laboratory.
In 1910 and 1911 he served as eX-
change professor at the University Of
Berlin Prof. Munsterbcrg was in
tenscly interested in American life
and government. Among his works
are 'Amer:can Traits.' "American
Patriotism" and "American Prob
lens"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27
Mr.. iSODcr'S Call,

Washington, ID. c., Dec. l3.--IIon.
+. II. Dominick, Newberry. S. c.
Dear Mr.. Dominick: The Democratic
party won the greatest victory Of its
history at the recent election. Never
before did it battle with a more ac-
tive foe to popualr government. Vio-
lent publicity attacks were propelled
by large volumes OF money. The ne
ceSsity OF meeting quickly and thor
ouGhly these propaganda in the clos.
ing hours Of the campaign resulted
in 4 large deficit, which must he
promptly met. South Carolina. since
the clctcion. has contributed about
1000 towards this deficiency. but
about $1,000 more ks required from
the state to meet its proper allot-
ment. This is but 1000 per Con
Ercssional District, and am making
this appeal to YOU to circularize your
district regarding this matter. It re-
quircS but ten contributors OF $500
each, or one hundred contributors OF
$40 each TO raise the $1,000 for the
district. The contributors may he
given until February 18th to com
plctc their payments, but it is ncccs-
Sary that the subscription he secured
at once in order that the entire de-
felt may ne met before President
Wilson is inauguratcd Tor his second
term on March 4th.
Checks should be made payable "a
". ". Marsh. Treasurer, but for
Wardcd. if YOU please. through me-
aS | nave been charged as Il member
OF The campaign committee. with the
state.
This is party emergency, and
am sure you appreciate its great i'm
pOitancc. | therefore thank you in
advance for the cooperation re-
qucstcd. Sincerely yours.
(SiEncd) Daniel G.. Roper.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27
TIE LAST CALL FOR FUNDS.
lhouSard Dollars Needed to Meet De-
iiCit Allotted to Third District.

NcwhcrrS, Dee. l%.-t,di,or Keo-
wec Courier: am enclosing yon Il
COPY OF letter received from Hon.
Daniel g. Roper, Of the National
Democratic campaign HEADQUARTERS.
which will explain itself. | am fer
VA. ding this to all OF the newspapers
and about one hundred other Demo
cratS in the Third District Ii each
on" addressed will contribute or So
licit subscriptions to this fund to the
amount Of at least $40, the assess
m"nt OF $'.nnp Cor this district will
y" easily and quickly raised
VIII you not help your district and
the Democratic party ont in this
emergency?
Al! subscriptions. no matter how
large or small. will be chccriuily ac-
rcptcd. All subscriptions forwarded
to me will be promptly rcmittcd TO
the treasurer Of the committee, and
will be acknowledged by the treaSu-
rer and also in the newspapers Of the
district.
In forwarding subscriptions, please
give names and post Office address Of
subscribers. so that proper personal
acknowledgment can be made.
| shall deeply appreciate an early
response SO that we can have our as
sessment subscribed and paid by
January |. 1917.
Tharhing you in advance for your
interest in the matter. and with best
wishes for a happy holiday season. |
am, Sincerely yours,
Fred II. Dominick.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27
NOTED MAN DIES SUDDENLY,
Prof. Hugo MunSterberg SucclImbS
to Heart Failure Attack.

Boston, Dec. l6.--Prof Hugo
Nunstcrberg. professor of psycholo-
gy, OF Harvard College. dropped dead
early to-day while addressing a class
At Radclife. Intense excitement pre-
vailed among the girls in the class
room
In the midst OF his lecture Dr..
Munstcrberg suddenly swayed and
fccbly graspcd the edge OF a table for
support. and then crashed to the
floor. When students reached him
he was dead Physicians. hastily
"Hmm0ncd, said heart disease caused
death.
Prof. MunSterberg was 53 years Of
axe and had seemingly been in per-
rect hnalth up to the moment Of his
death.
Prof. Munstcrberg had been work
ing night and day since the war. an
%woring criticisms in magazine arti-
cleS made against him. and had been
In aboring under intense nervous
strain.
lie came to Harvard / years ago,
but had never become an American
citizen. lie was a personal friend Of
the Kaiser. and had written books
Il pon the relations OF Germany and
the United States.
At public meeting in Boston re-
Gently he was called "a high-rlass
spy for the Kaiser. and Prof. Mum
|Stnrberg was known to feel this
tecnly. as he did also the charge that
the war had severed his long friend
ship with PROF. Josiah Royce, pro-
lessor OF psychology at Harvard.
Prof. MunSterberg conducted
classes in Radcliffe College, as do
most Harvard professors. This is
the college fer girls. and is known
also as the Harvard annex.
Foremost Scholar.
Prof. Hugo Munslerberg was one
OF the foremost scholars OF the world
lie was particularly widely knowp in
the United States and in Germany,
from whose universities he held
many degrees. He contributed many
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27

on school buildings, under the act of
1916, received.
! beg to say that in my opinion the
school trustees had no authority to
bind their district as members of the
Mutual Protective Association, re-
ferred to in Sections 2771 to 27SO of
the Civil Code Of 1912, and independ-
emily OF such lack Of authority to
bind the school districts in such con-
tracts, the contracts are to be deemed
the latter took effect. The only saw
ing clause in the act Of 1916 is with
reference to outstanding policies Of
insurance running for definite Pc
riod, and. upon the expiration of such
policies. the new insurance is to be
taken out as prescribed in the new
act.
The policies Of the Mutual Pro-
tective Association, having no def
mite date fixed for their expiration,
are to be considered as terminated
by the adoption and approval of the
act Of 1916, and no further assess
ment should be paid under them.
1T will be expedient for you to give
this matter your immediate attention
SO as to have these school buildings
protected by valid insurance without
unnecessary delay.
Yours very truly,
ThOs. II. Peoples,
Attorney General.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27
stop that Cough.

\ hacking cough wcakcns the
whole system, drains your energy
and gels worse if neglected.; your
throat IS raw. your chest aches and
you feel sore all over. Relieve that
cold at once with Dr.. Kings New
Discovery. The soothing pine bal
sans heal the irritatcd membranes,
and the antiseptic and laxative quail
ties kill the germs and break up your
cold. Don't let cold lingcr. Get
DR.. Kings New Discovery to-day at
your druggist, 50c.-Adv. I.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-27

| SKATE! TO-DAY, when he puts on
his skates and goes on the ice.
tie learns to swim on the TO-DAY
when he goes into the water.
And he learns to read on that TO-
DAY when he goes to school.
Not planning and hoping, but DO
ING is what counts. And everything
| that has ever been done since time
began, and everything done In all the
thousands of billions of centuries
that time and matter had lasted be-
| fore this world began, was done in
some TODAY.
There are words in the language
| impressive words, full of moaning
as ETERNITY, MONEY, AMBITION,
JUSTICE, HATE, WAR, PEACE
| all great words. But the greatest Of
all, in which the others are all in
clndcd, is TODAY.
! Make the children and the young
; people understand the Importance of
this TO-DAY. When the child speaks
OF tomorrow, remind him that there
is no such thing as TOMORROW,
. there is nothing but TODAY. Moth
! ing else is real--all the rest of time
| is dream, a memory or a guess.
In the mental picture that has in
; Spircd this article the sun is setting,
and the man is still working.
The weather is good TODAY.
Ihe horses are strong, well and
| willing TODAY.
lie has health, and the plow cuts
deep. and the farm is his, and the
! haystack safe--TO-DAY.
10 L. l.,
! TODAY all that he can-using the
! last light OF evening as he used the
| first light Of dawn. AND HE WILL
! SUCCEED.
So will YOU, if you will take the
word TODAY in this mental picture
as your controlling word in life. If
you have children, preach this SER
mon OF TODAY to them in Il way
! that their younger minds will under
| stand.
Make them understand. especially,
that everything Of which they have
ever heard was accomplished on
some particular TODAY.
|
We are Il free country because our
| ancestors said: I'VE will sign the
| Declaration OF independence TO
| DAY."
benjamin Franklin said: "TO-DAY
| | will make my experiment with the
| lightning and the kite and the key"
| and we know, because he said TO-
| DAY instead of .TO-MORROW, what
FRANKLIN taught us.
Edison, Il simple telegraph opera
tor, had an idea that it would be
possible to send more than one mes
sage over the same wire. and he said:
Il will try it TODAY" and he did.
| II he had said, "Some time or other
| ! am going to see If it is possible to
send more than one message over a
wire" telegraphy might be very far
back.
,, If our forefathers had said: "The
| conduct OF England is outrageous.
and SOME day we must do something
| about it, we might be an English
colony to-day. like Canada-and
sending all our people over to be
| killed in the interest Of England.
Young man, you who ought to save
your money. SAVE 1T TODAY.
Older man, you who ought to give
up whiskey, give it up TO-DAY.
There Is only one real thing, only
one chance to do anything. Take
that chance and do it TODAY.
To-day you can do anything with
| will and energy. But only TODAY
there is no other day.