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steamship to Buffalo, where he built

steamship to Buffalo, where he built
great elevators; in fact for upwards
OF 20 years he left nothing in his
power undone to develop the country
where he had staked out his claim
as the great commerce carrier.
But at the Pacific tide-water he
was not satisfied, for he saw in the
Orient still further opportunities. He
organized fleet of Pacific steam
ships for the commercial invasion Of
Japan and China. Japan at the time
wanted steel rails, but proposed get
ting them from England, as the rates
were less. 1t is related that when
John w. Gates, the steel magnate of
Chicago, came to Hill with the propo-
sition of getting American rails to
Japan, the latter replied:
II will make you q rate of So per
ton from Chicago or Pittsburg to Yo-
kohama. If that is too much l will
carry it for the axle grease used on
the locomotives and freight cars,
and If you can't stand that, | will
carry your freight for nothing"
At the So rate named, the Ameri-
can manufacturer was enabled to Sc
cure the Japanese contract.
The same tactics were adopted In
getting American wheat and -four
into Japan and China, where rice was
the staple food.
His faith in the Far East was re-
warded as literally as that in the
Northwest. 1t Is estimated that the
Pacific fleet now carries nearly $780,
100000 worth of products to the
Orient every year.
while Mr Hill built up for HIM
self and his associates an immense
fortune, he also helped to create for
the settlers along his lines a wealth
of over five million dollars in real
property, which Is represented by the
value Of the 100000 farms and their
65,0O0,000 acres of improved land.
Upon his retirement at 60, the
"streak Of rust" he had bought 80
years before, had expanded to more
than 5000 miles and it was earning
gross profits Of more than $66,OO0,-
600 a year and carrying 15,00O,-
900 tons Of freight annually. He
still retained a hand in the Great
Northern's policy as chairman of the
board Of directors, while his son
Louis, who had worked up from the
position Of his fathers
railroad, became president.
The secret of the Hill success was
no secret at all. according to Mr..
Hill, and he had no new recipes to
offer "The man with the big oppor-
tunity to-day" he said, els the man
in the. ranks" But the secret of fail
ure he frequently declared to be ex-
travagance. He regarded this as a
national tendency, against which he
strongly set himself, particularly as
the natural resources. "a,
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Card of Thanks.

Editor Keowee Courier: We wish,
through your columns, to thank our
friends and neighbors OF this COM
munity for the kindness shown us
during the sickness and death Of
our darling babe, Oracle; also the
good doctor OF Oakway for his close
attention. May Gods richest bless
ings rest upon one and all is our sim
cere prayer.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. D. Ivie.
Westminster, Route 3.
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The "League to Enforce Peace"

Washington, May 27.-In every
State, county and city in the United
States branches of the League to En-
force Peace must be organized to
create public sentiment favorable to
this country's Joining federation of
nations to minimize future wars,
speakers asserted to-day at the lea
gue's meeting.
Strong public opinion is necessary
for success of the plan, j. Mott Hal
lowell. Boston lawyer explained,
first because probably no national
administration would venture to bind
the United States to such a radical
step unless this step were indorsed
and understood by the people; sec
ond, because If any administration
should SO pledge the faith. Of our
country and should afterward be
called upon to make good it's word,
the ability to do so would depend on
the strength of the public opinion in
dorsing the pledge"
Officers OF the league planned to
solicit 100000 with which to carry
on the campaign
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Pickens Youth Drowned in Texas.
(Pickens Sentinel.)

B. N. Glazener, Of the Cross Roads
section, received a telegram Mon
day stating that his son, Jeff. had
been drowned near the border line
between Texas and Mexico. jeff was
member Of the United States army
and was OH duty near the Mexican
border. No particulars have yet
been learned concerning the sad oc-
currence, but the body Of the soldier
Is expected to reach Easley Thurs
day and funeral services will be held
at Cross Roads.
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until six years ago, whom he, became
pastor Of Christ's church. London.
DR.. Broughton returned from London
nearly year ago and became pastor
OF the Knoxville church.
A movement Is on foot here to-
raise $4,000 to pay. off tho Taber-
nacle Church debt coincident with
DR.. Broughton's return, slouldlho ac-
Cept the call.
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Want BrOugl,ton Again.

ATLANTA, May 2S.-Members Of the
Baptist Tabernacle decided here to-
day to extend n call to Rev. Len G.
Broughton, now pastor Of the First
Baptist church, at Knoxville, Tenn,
to return to the Tabernacle church,
which he founded some Is years ago.
He served the Tabernacle as pastor
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Card Of Thanks.

Editor Keowee Courier: Please
allow us space in your paper to thank
the good people for their help and
attention during the sickness and
death Of our father and grandfather
We appreciate everything that was
done for us, from the greatest to the
least. May God bless all with good
health and happiness, and may
crown be the reward for their kind
ness. Any time we may be called
upon we hope to be able, in some
measure, to show our appreciation
more substantially than by mere ex-
preston of appreciation and thanks.
ID. e. Nicholson and Family.
Salem, Route |. May 20.
Indignant Customer - Barber.
why did you drop that steaming
towel on my. face?"
Barber-"Because it was too hot
to hold sir"
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her work seems easier and she has
rcgained her appetite.
Get q bottle Of DR.. Cald%ell's
Syrup Pepsin from your druggist and
have 1T in the house. A trial bottle,
free Of charge. can be obtained by
writing to Dr.. w. b. Caldwell, asa
Washington ST., Monticello, III.
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Easlcy Youth Attempts Suicide.


Easley, May 27.--Roy Jameson,
eldest son Of Mrs. A. S. Jameson, of
this place, attempted to commit sui
eide here yesterday afternoon by taxi
ing poirnn. His efforts were imme-
diately discovered, and, Owing to
prompt medical aid, it is hoped that
the dose will not prove fatal. The
young man has suffered from a men
tai arrangement recently and he is
not at all accountable for his action.
While the proprietor OF one Of the
drug stores was at dinner and the
clerks were busy the young man
slipped in behind the prescription
counter and secured the poison. He
then went to his home, and after mix
ing a soft drink he poured the pow
dcrcd poison into the glass and took
several swallows. He then became
very sick and in intense pain, so two
physicians were hurriedly sent for.
Stomach pumps and other methods OF
extracting the poison we're used, and
it Is hoped that his condition will i'm
prove.
Call Meeting Democratic Eek. Com.
All members of the Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee Of Oconee county
are requested to meet at the court
house In Walhalla on next Monday,
June 9Th, at II o'clock. Let every
Executive Committeeman from each
of the Democratic clubs Of the county
be present, for we have some import
ant business to transact at said meet
ing. J. M. Moss, Chairman.
M G. Long, Secretary.
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FOR SAIIE-Good mare, 8 years
old, and good mule, same age, weight
each about thousand pounds; High
Point single buggy, good as new;
28 Studebaker wagon. Terms to
suit purchaser. OSCAR II. DIGATON,
Walhalla, Route Q. 19-tf.
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The
Ladies !
Store.

The ladies of OcOnec are invited
to call at our store and inspect n new
shipment of Imces. Tho prices are
attractive as well as the goods.
We are constantly receiving fresh
shipments of ladies' and children's
goods and it will be to your interest
to call here often.
Sec our line of House Dresses,
Waists, Skirts, etc.
Mrs. w. M. GROWN
and COMPANY,
WALHALLA, s. O.,
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Stockings are the
richest yet In color.

1t must be that stockngfoks decided to make merry
while there dyes to be had Never there such
aluring gathering of colored silk stockings
There are stripes of color after color of color
bned with color Vertical stripes and horizonta
stripes and WIDE stripes with har-ne stripes running
through them!
And there solid colors almost without end
Colored dropstitch stockings, and white and black,
81 and $15O
White with encircng stripes of bronze or black or
navy green or old rose,-$1 and $3.50.
White with vertical stripes of green navy brown or
b1ack,-$1
Checked stockings copenhagen with yellow checks
and pink with green checks,-$2
White dropstitch with triple stripe of black-$15O,
Plain colors to be with the handsome colored
shoes of the Spring. champagne grey bronze rose fesh
African brown,-$1 and $3.50
Twotoned stockings in such beautiful combinations
bronze with pink gold and gray with pink,-$1.
White with black embroidered patterns and black with
patterns embrodere ddaintily in white,-$1 and $780,
Lefa
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-17

New Haven, No. 2, New Haven;
Samuel Fl. Williams, E. c.; Lockwood
Hotchkiss, Genl.; John B. Freysin-
ger. c. G.
Clinton No. 8, Norwalk. Conn: Mil
ton Elwood, E. C.; H. M. N Sigman
GenL; George w. Hardwick. c. G.
Columbian No. A. Norwich: Her
bert r. Kind. E c.; Louis H. Geer,
Cenl.; Peter, s. Wilson, G. G.
Hamilton No 5, Bridgeport: John
J. Fisher, E, c.; Fred E. Northrop
GenE; George G.. Beers. G. G.
Palestine No. g., New London: c.
EIadlaf Hull, E. c.; Frederick s.
Starr Genl.; Malcolm NJ. Scott,
c. G.
Clark No. Z, waterbury: wilbert
L. Babcock, E. c.; Marshall F. K1op-
penburg, Genl.; S. Mclean Buck
inghann, G. G.
Cyrene No. 8, Middletown; Clifford
H. Bell, e. c.; Ralph H. Burr, Genl:
John P. Bacon, C. G.
st. Elmo, No. 9. Meriden-Edwin H.
Brown, E. c.; Andrew c. Morehouse,
General; James P. Grosvenor, c. G.
Crusader, No. 10. Danbury-Augus-
tus G. Using, E. c.; Gilbert Horner,
General.
st. Johns, No, II, Wdllimantic-Franh
A. lockwood, 3. c.; Charles L. Gram
dali, General.
The Grand Commandery officers
who will be present at the ceremonies
are:
Right Eminent George H. H John
son. Bridgeport, grand commander.
Very Eminent Albert w. NATION,
New Haven, deputy grand commander.
Eminent Sir Arthur G. Wheeler,
Norwalk, genera1issinno.
Eminent Sir William w. Prayer,
Hartford, captain general.
Eminent Sir Carey Congdon, New
London, senior warden.
Eminent Sir Benjamin L. Coe, Wa
terbury, junior warden.
Eminent Sir Fred L. Huntington,
Meriden, prelate.
Right Eminent Sir Costello Lippitt,
Norwich, treasurer.
Right Eminent Sir Eli C.N Birdsey,
Eminent Sir Eng. J. Clark, Middle
town, standard bearer.
Eminent Sir j. C. Macpherson, Nor
wich, sword bearer.
Eminent Sir George E. Human,
Wil1imantic, warder.
Eminent Sir F. Ward DeK1yn, Dan
bury, captain of guards.
Eminent Sir Thomas w. Morgan,
Hartford, inspector.
Officers of Hamilton Commandery,
No. 5, Bridgeport who will take a
prominent part in the reception and
ceremonies are: = John J. Fischer,
eminent commander. Fred E. North
rop, generalissino; George G. Bes&s,
ca ptain-general; William E. Parker,
senior warden; John H. Richardson,
junior warden; Andrew J. Ha1Iock,
prelate; Frank S. Slosson. treasurer;
Charles H. Peet. recorder; E1iud w.
F'airchiId, standard bearer; Frank L.
Wilder, sword bearer; Arthur H.
Moore, warder; William G. Henderson,
third guard; Elmer A. Hooper, second
guard; George W. Sunderlin, first
guard; Charles E. Roath, sentinel.
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TURKS PURSUING
BRITISH FORCES
NOW IN RETREAT


Berlin. March 1.-THE British
forces on the Tigris, below Kut-El-
Arnar, began a general retreat after
their defeat near Felahie on March 8,
with the Turks in pursuit, according
to headquarters report from Con-
stantinop1e, received here today
Berlin, March 17.--F'urther con-
firmation of the report that the Ger
man losses in the capture of Douau-
mont, northeast of Verdun, were not
excessive is found in the regimental
memorial to the dead of the Branden-
burg regiment appearing in the Ger
mani newspapers. The memorial Is
signed by the regimental commander
who gives the names of six Heutenants
and one ensign as having fallen IN the
dshting before Verdun.
sPariss1 March 17.-Important lnra falLl-.
try assaults on the French lines east
of yerdun were made by the Germans
during the night. Five successive
/ onslaughts in force were repulsed by
the French.
Berlin, March 17.-The German OF
fcia1 statement today reports two at
tacks by the French on "our posltlons
on Dead Mans Height" Both OF
these were unsuccessful, 1t is declareo-
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Eminent MEMBERS OF
MASONIC FRATERNITY
PLAN CONCLAvE HERE
Gathering the To BE Held Bridgeport
IL Communicates Throughout, Connecticut
Will Be Largely Represented Impressive Exercises
Planned.

The most unique, and one of the
v1ost important events that has oc-
CURED in High Masonic circles during
the past decade in this city is sched-
of the Grand Commandery, Knights
Femplar, will meet in Grand Conclave
here.
The celebration which will be regal
in its uniformed dignity will cover a
space Of two days, the first being de-
voted to greeting and reception of
Grand Connmandery officers and dele
gates from this and other states. The
second day will be devoted to the
grand conc1ave and election of saff1-
GERS.
A banquet is scheduled to be held at
Monday, March 20, at 7:30 o'clock, ten
dered by Hamilton Cpmnaandery, NO.
Is, of this city. Representatives of
every commandery in the state will be
present, of which there are eleven bod
les The Past Grand Commander of
New York, representing the highest
dignitary in Temp1ar circles. will be
received.
The military and sublime aspect of
the reception will be complete and
most interesting though much of the
ceremonial necessarily is secret. In
the parade from Masonic Temple to
the Stratfe1d about 400 fully attired
Knights will be seen in full Com
mandery regalia, distinctive of their
offices.
Many speakers Of prominence
throughout the country are on the
program. Addresses will be heard
from these personages: Rev. Josiah
L. Seward, Keene, N. H.; Rev Henry
r. Freeman, Troy, N. Y; Rev. I. New
ton Phelps, Stamford, Conn; tRt. EN-
inent Grand Commander George H. N.
Johnson, Bridgeport; Rt Eminent Sir
Knight, John H. Bennington, Past
Grand Commander of the Grand Com
mandery, New York
The famous Lotus Male Quartet OF
Boston, Mass, has been specially en-
gagged and will journey here to offer
vocal program in addition to the
augmented Stratfeld orchestra which
will be in attendance. d.
There being IL communicates in
the state of Connecticut and the grand
conclave being held but once a. year
and at a different city it necessar ily
follows that it has been IL years since
Bridgeport has seen such a represen-
tative gathering Of eminent Masons.
Beginning at O'Clock on the
morning of March Fl, the solemn
session of the conclave will begin be-
hind closed doors in Masonic Temple.
At this time the annual election OF
officers will take place. Rt. Enain-
ent George H. N. Johnson the pres
ent grand commander Of this state, is
a citizen of Bridgeport, Other i'm
portant business of a secret nature
will be transacted.
The following is a complete list OF
representatives Of the II command
cries of the state who will take active
part in the proceedings, there being
three delegates from each:
Washington, No. 1, Hartford
Conn. Eminent commander, Thomas
Robinson; Captain General, George H.
Gabb.
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.WlLl-cUFFING OFF
RELATIVES OF WASH
WOMAN is UPHELD
/ Court Maintains That No
Undue Influence Was Elk
ercised Over Mrs. Leonard.

Holding that no undue influence
was manifest in the disposition of the
estate of Alice Leonard, once an in
mate of Lakeview Home, who left her
entire estate of $1,000 to Mrs. Mary
schIkesxeikA With whom she lived,
J1istfee Bacon Wakeman, of Fairfield,
today admitted Mrs. Leonard's will to
probate here. Justice Wakeman was
cited by Probate Judge Paul T.. Miller
to sit on the case, Judge Miller hold
ing himself disqualified by his ruling,
prior to the drafting of the will, that
Mrs. Leonard was incompetent Alice
Leonard was a washerWonan.
Judge Miller had granted letters of
adnfriiskfat ton, = 4sheff1y g after, Mrs.
Ileonard's death, on application of her
son. daughter and grandchildren, OF
New York. AT that time it appeared
that Mrs. Leonard had left no will.
Shortly afterward, Attorney e. K
Nicholson filed a will, drawn by Mrs.
Leonard, in which her entire property
was left to Mrs Schleeweiss. The will
was drawn shortly after Mrs. Leonard
left Lakeview home to live. with Mrs.
Sch1eeweiss.
Mrs. Leonaro's children fought the
admission of the will. on the ground
that the testator had been unduly in
fluenced. Justice Wakeman's finding
admits the will. and it is probable that
an appeal will be taken
Justice sWakena1fs during the vaca-
ton of Judge Miller last year, had
adjudged0 Mrs. Leonard incompetent.
She was removed to the state asylum
and later returned to Gilbert street,
from where she was taken to Lake
view Home by the charities depart
nent.
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No Casualties Reported
In Expeditionary Army;
Make Make Night Marches
Continued From Page One

Continued From Page One
are as good as any we could give
them. We feel equally certain that
they have better maps than any we
have. The soldiers of General Car
rama are marching against Villa, the
American soldiers are doing the same.
That seems to me to be cooperation
and it is all I have to say
Rumors of dissaffection and revolt
among the Carranza troops are plen-
tiful here as there are people to spread
them, but all reliable information is
to the effect that thus far at least the
chief and his Heutenants have main
tanned strict order. There seems no
question that considerable portion of
the Mexican people bitterly resent the
presence Of American troops in their
country but as far as is known they
have shown their hostility by no overt
act.
The twelfth Mexican suspected OF
activities was arrested here last night
and placed in Jail with tho IL other
former cabinet ministers" of Villa,
The officials of Ell Paso seem to be
mainly concerned with the c5ssemina-
ton of sensational reports regarding
Carranza and intended to provoke ill
feeling between them and the Ameri-
cans
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New Haven Man Here
Suffers Heart Attack

Subject to a heart attack about six
years ago, Ka.pjohn Meyers, age so,
S46 Greenwich street, New Haven,
was again stricken with what was at
first feared to be a fatal attack up
on entering the drug store of G. E.
P1ckard at State street and Park
avenue at IL o'clock this morning
Meyers was taken to the emergency
hospital where he was partly relieved
by DR.. John F. Caravan. He was
transferred to ST. Vincent's hospital
and should he be improved by to-
morrow he will be taken to his home
in New Haven.
y Meyers is an old school .churn of
Peter W. Wren, president of the First
Bridgeport National bank and when
taken to the emergency hospital this
morning he repeatedly called for Mr..
Wren. The latter visited the hospi-
tai and gave orders for the handling
of the patient. Meyers has no rela-
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PROBE wELTNER's RECORD.

Pending an investigation into his
record the case of Max Weltper, age
76, 297 Spruce street, charged with
breach of the peace, was continued
until tomorrow morning by Judge
Frank L. Wilder in city court today.
WeItner came to the store OF Joseph
Franklin, 282 Spruce street, last even
ing He and Franklin are old friends.
Weltner asked Franklin to lend him
SIS and for security he gave Franklin
a check which had been made payable
to Weltner, for SIS on the Bank OF
Europe, First avenue and 74th street,
New York It was signed eby Joseph
T, Unger. The police believe the
check to be a forgery and Weltner is
held pending investigation.
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ORDER POLICE TO
INVESTIGATE RED
LIGHT DISTRICT

Following the trial of Max Klein
man. a collector. of 1430 East Main
street, Annie Wilson, SO State street,
and Michael Condello, an ex-pugilist
known as young Hyda,'' Judge
Frank L. Wilder of the city court or
dered the police department to look
into the conditions that prevail, at
present, in the Red Light district.
The city court case resulted from a
fight at the State street address, late
last night. when Condello is alleged
to have thrown Kleinman out of the
State street apartment.
Testimony introduced during the
trials indicated that women who
thrived in the Red Light district until
the recent manifesto of the police de-
partment that the district must be
purged, are now made the victims of
gangs who find where they now re-
side, and modest them in their homes.
On the belief that the women will fear
to resort to police protection.
Judge Wilder took this matter up
with the police, and ordered the cases
of the three continued until April /.
All furnished bonds for their release
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-17
SEES BUSINESS
RIVAL BACK OF
REMONSTRANCE
Liquor Dealers Row Termi
mates in Proceedings Be
fore County Board.

Jealousy on the part of a rival
dealer in the neighborhood is alleged
to be responsible for the remon-
STRANGE against the application of
Frank Della, who wants to transfer a
liquor license from 1877 North Wash
ington avenue to 23 Lexington ave-
nue.. Della and his friends say Sc
bastiano Scale, who conducts a saloon
in the same street, inspired the re-
monstronce but Scale denies the
charge.
There are "a signers to the remon-
STRANGE which is headed by Lyman
E. Katz. Della has filed a, petition
containing the names of 16 persons
who favor his application, The coun-
ty commissio ners have not yet assign
ed a date for the hearing, which
promises to be a warm one.
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Double-Serviice blue
serees-- $3.50.
serges--

Of particular style and niceness for boys who enjoy
suit with best looks they can find
Jacket is Norfolk made with pointed yoke in center
of which is inverted pleat. From this yoke a broad
graduated pea reaches to bottom of jacket There
stitched belt the back beneath this yoke hat
belt carried in the front by two sections which may
be removed if one wishes Thus the coat is either fall
half belted Norfolk you please And it is mohair
lined.
Trousers are fuIpeg shape, fully lined-and both hlp
and watch pockets button snugly.
Serge is firm closewoven and fine deep shade OF blue
You depend on its wear.
Two pairs of make the suit practically to--
That is the great feature of DoubeServ1ce SUITS
All the regular boys Sizes $3.50.
Frontb asem