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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

respectfully announce myself q
candidate for County Supervisor.
subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic voters in the primaries.
l.. II. V. HOBSON.
The friends of NATHANIEL PHIL
LIPS announce him as candidate
for the Office Of Supervisor Of Oconee
County, subject to the action of the
voters in the Democratic primary
elections.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
Supervisor OF Oconee County, subject
10 the action Of the Democratic party
in the ensuing primaries
w. G. FOSTER.
/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Supervisor Of
oconee County, subject to the action
or the voters Of the Democratic partv
IN the primary elections.
Fl. @. WALKER.
The friends of w. w. BEARDEN
respectfully announce him candi-
d"te for County Supervisor, subject
10 the action Of the Democratic party
III the primary elections.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
Minister Is EXOnelutcd.

Grcenville, July 30-The coroner's
jury investigating the death Of j. II.
Ellis, merchant. of Greenville, who
was run over and killed Saturday by
an automobile driven by Rev. f. Fl.
Shuler, Of Columbia, declared the
death due to accident and eXonerat-
ed Mr.. Shuler from all blame Mr.
Shuler. formerly Of Latta, who as
sumed duties July | as commissioner
Of education for both branches OF the
South Carolina Methodist Confer
encc, was in Greenville on business
representing the interests of Wof-
ford, Lander and Columbia Col
legcs According to the evidence,
Mr.. Shuler was driving at rate Of
speed not exceeding eight miles an
hour, and sounded the auto horn and
hOllercd to attract Mr.. Ellis's attcn-
ton. Mr.. Ellis was standing by a
wagon and stepped back in front OF
the machine, witnesses testified. The
family Of the deceased stated they
felt satisfied that the accident could
not have been avoided.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

Both North and South Paid Penalty
for Their Sin.

Washington, July 29.-"I never
believed it possible that | could do
it. but slowly, and by degrees, | have
come to think that it was best for
all concerned that the South was de-
feated," said Senator Tillman, of
South Carolina, to-day, urging pass
age Of bill dealing with the Airing
ton National Cemetery.
Slavery" he continued, "was a
curse which had to be destroyed ere
the South and the world could ad-
vance. 1t was a curse for which the
South was no more responsible than
the North. Both sections were re-
sponsible-anG both paid four long.
bloody years OF penance for their
joint sin. 1t had to go, and while it
went in the worst possible way, and
its going gave birth to an apparently
unsolvable problem, still |, who was
born in, and OF the old South, am
glad to it gone, never to return.
am glad also that the idea Of nation
ality has supplanted that Of Confede-
ration, despite the danger involved.
And so | can find it in my heart to
want to make the amphitheater at
Arlington truly national in it's scope. "
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

me many friends of WADE w.
bukLEY respectfully announce him
as candidate for Auditor of Oconee
county, pledging him to abide the
VIII Of the people as expressed in the
democratic primary elections.
hereby announce myself a candi-
GATE for denomination for the office
or Auditor Of Oconee County, and
pledge myself to abide by the result
OF the Democratic primaries.
DRESDEN A. SMITH.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Auditor of Oconee County.
subject to the rules and regulations
OF the Democratic party in the pri-
mary elections.
j. B. PHILLIPS. JR.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
FOR STATE SENATOR:

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date. for the State Senate, subject to
the choice Of the Democratic voters
in the ensuing primaries.
M. r. MCDONALD.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for State Senator from Oconee,
subject to action of Democratic yot-
ers in the primary elections.
II. B. GILBERT.
| hereby announce myself as a cam
didate for State Senator from Oco-
nee, subject to action Of the voters
iE primary elections.
FRANK II. SHIRLEY,
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for State Senator from Oconee
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in the primary
electlonS. j. w. SHELOR
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,


At the solicitation Of my many
friends, l have decided to offer my
services as Representative to the
Legislature for Oconee County, sub
voters in primary elections.
w. II. COLE, Oakway, S. C.
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the House Of Representa-
tives from Oconee County, subject to
the choice Of the Democratic voters.
WIN. T. MCCLURE.
At the request Of many friends,
have decided to enter the race for
House Of Representatives. l pledge
myself to abide by the results of the
Democratic primary elections.
w. p. MASON.
I announce myself as a Democratic
candidate for the House Of Represen-
tatives. HARRY r. HUGHS.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to House of Rep
resentatives, subject to the action Of
Democratic voters Of Oconee in the
primary elections.
JAMES Fl. BROWN.
hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the House Of Representa-
tives from Oconee county, subject to
the rules and regulations of the DEM
ocra'tic primary election.
J.R. ORR.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
100 LIVES LOST IN FOREST FIRES
Several Towns In Northern Ontario
Have Been Destroyed.

Toronto, Ontario, July 30.-Re-
ports from Northern Ontario state
that the towns Of Cochrane, Mathe-
son. Nushka Station and Timmons
have been wiped out by disastrous
bush fires which started yesterday.
POrquOis Junction and Irouuois Falls
are reported burning.
Serious loss Of life occurred, and
1t is believed at least 100 have per-
ished. Fifty-seven bodies are report
ed found at Nushka Station and 20
at Matheson. Many are injured.
All wires arc down north OF Engle-
hart and only meager reports have
so far been received from refugees.
A relief train with doctors has left
North Bay for the scene and Cobalt
has sent collins.
Cochrane, in Nipissing county, is
the largest town burned. 1t had IT,
800 Inhabitants. The other towns
named are iD the same section Of
Nipissing or suburb counties within
a radius Of 25 miles or so. The pop
ulation in each Of these towns is COM
posed Of only few persons.
1874 Persons Perished.
Toronto, July 3l.-With one town
completely wiped out, aonther al
most in ruins and a score OF small
settlements oblitcrated, Premier
Hearst announced tonight that 1874
persons lost their lives in the forest
fires in Northern Ontario. Only a
heavy rainfall early to-day probably
saved q great part Of the province
from destruction.
Hundreds are homeless, and the
Dominion government has taken en-
traordinary measures to provide for
the refugees. Where the town OF
Matheson once stood tonight there
are only smouldering ruins and
ashes. The country surrounding it
is as barren as a desert.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
IL Is Dry Out in Kansas.

Moscow, Kansas, July Editor
kcowee Courier | have just been
reading Of the floods back in South
Carolina and adjoining States, and
it prompts me to note the great diff
ference In the weather here and in
your section. 1t is dry enough to
burn out here, and crops are dying
for want Of rain. 1t has not rained q
drop here In six weeks, and the hot
winds are terrible. These winds
blow almost constantly from the
south.
Western Kansas, however Is a fine
country, and if it we're not for these
blasting south winds 1t would be
ideal. A man can make good money
farming. We raise wheat mostly,
and kaffir corn, milo maize and
broom corn. Stock is very high. how
ever. A milch COW Is worth any
where from $65 to 500. while hogs
bring from $40 to $50 each. Horses
are lower in proportion, bringing
from 500 to $50. A farmer can
tend" from 200 to 1000 acres Of
land in wheat and such crops. The
man | am working for has about 500
acres in cultivation, and owns 450
head Of cattle.
Wish you could divide up some
with us on the rain question.
Enos Bottoms.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
KELIEF FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS
Congress Hears Favorable Report on
$4,000 Appropriations.

Washington. July 3 3l.-Thc House
military affairs committee to-day Or
dcrcd favorable report Of a resolu-
ton appropriating $4,000 for re-
lief Of flood sufferers in the South
caused by the recent deluge in tropi-
cal storms. The resolution, drafted
by the War Department, will be re-
ported to the House Wednesday,
with a report drafted by Representa-
tive DcEt, of Alabama.
The resolution provides that the
money shall be spent by the Sccrc-
tary Of war at his discretion in the
flood areas OF North and South Caro-
lima, Georgia. Florida, Alabama and
Mississippi.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
FOR SHERIFF:

l hereby announce myself q candi-
date for Sheriff Of Oconee county,
subject to the action Of the voters in
the Democratic primary elections.
r. l.. MCDONALD.
/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff Of Oconee County,
subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic voters in the primary elections.
GEORGE l.. JONES.
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
Sheriff Of Ocoree County, subject to
the action of the voters in the Demo-
cratic primaries.
JOHN W. DAVIS.
hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of Sheriff Of Oco-
nee County, subject to the action Of
the voters at the primary elections.
WILLIAM NJ. KAY.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff Of Oconee County,
subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic voters in primary elections.
J. G. SHOCKLEY.
hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of Sheriff OF Oco-
nee County, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party in the primary
elections. JOHN J. REEDER.
"One-Term Candidate"
| hereby announce myself a candi-
adte for the Office Of Sheriff OF Oco-
nee County, subject to the action OF
the voters Of the Democratic party in
the primary elections.
W. F. ORR.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION:

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
supervisor Of Registration for Oco-
nee County, subject to the action of
the Democratic voters in primary
election. Your support will be appre-
cited. J. l.. REEDER.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office Of
Supervisor of Registra ion for Oco-
nee County, subject to action Of the
Democratic voters jn primary cleo
tions. Your support will be appre-
ciateu. w. II. CRAWFORD
hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of Supervisor Of
Registration, subject to action of
Democratic voters of Oconee in the
primary elections.
S. N. PITCHFORD.
| hereby announce my candidacy
for office Of Supervisor of Registra-
ton, Oconee County, and pledge my
self to abide results of Democratic
primaries. Your support solicited.
w. NJ. COBB.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date FOR Supervisor of Registration
for Oconee County, subject to rules
Of the Democratic party. Your vote
solicited. WALTER E. KING
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Supervisor of
Registration of Oconee County, sub
ject to action Of the Democratic vot-
ers in primary elections.
THOS. l.. SHERIFF.
| am Democratic candidate for
Supervisor Of Registration, and
pledge myself to abide the results Of
the primary elections. Will appreci-
ate your support.
WADE II. LUSK,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
FOR CONGRESS, THIRD DISTRICT.

respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the Ma
tlonal House Of Representatives from
the Third Congressional District of
South Carolina, subject to the rules
and regulations Of the Democratic
primary. WYATT AIKEN
FIRED DOMINICK IS A CANDI-
DATE FOR CONGRESS-, SUBJECT
TO THE RULES OF THE DEMO
CRATIC PARTY.
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Congress from the Third S.
G.. District. l am in the race subject
to the rules of the Democratic party,
and will abide the will Of the voters
In the primary elections.
JOHN A. HORTON.
| announce myself a candidate for
Congress from the Third District. 7
will abide the rules, regulations and
results Of the Democratic primary.
HENRY G. TILLMAN.
am candidate for Congress from
the Third Congressional District, and
agree to abide the result Of the Demo-
cratic primary.
A. Fl. DAGNAII,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
U. s. COURT MAKES AWARD
or German Prize to British Owners
Neutrality Violated.

Norfolk, Va. July 29.-Fedcral
Judge Waddill to-day decided the Ii
bel proceedings for possession Of the
captured British liner Appam in ia
for Of the English owners and against
tho German prize crew which brought
her to Newport News.
The court held that the German
government lost all legal claims to
the Appam and her cargo as prizes Of
war when Lieut.. Berg and his prize
crew on February last brought
them into the neutral waters Of
Hampton Roads with the intention OF
"laying up" the vessel indefinitely.
Other salient features Of the de-
cision follow:
That the Prussian-A american treaty
Of 1893, renewed in 1928, does not
apply or control in the case so rs to
guarantee prize crew asylum in
United States waters.
That the action Of the German
prize court in declaring the AEpam
Il prize while the case was in litiga-
ton in the United States Courts has
no effect on the jurisdiction OF the
courts.
That the jurisdiction of the Uni
ted States Courts in the case Is es-
tablshed by long line Of prece-
dents, including several by tho Uni
ted States Supreme Court.
Violated U. S. Neutrality.
'"The courts conclusion" the de-
cision reads, lis that the matter Of
bringing the ApDam into the waters
Of the United States, as we'll as her
presence in those waters, constitutes
n VjOlat inn pf nnItrolity nr tho Irni
ted States; that she came in without
bidding or permission; that she is
here in violation Of the law; that
she is unable to leave for lack OF a
crew, which she cannot provide or
augment without further violation Of
neutrality; that in her present con-
dition she is without a lawful right
to be and remain in these waters:
that she. as between her captors and
owners, to all practical intents and
purposes. must be treated as aban-
doncd and stranded upon our Shores
ana that her owners are entitled to
restitution Of their property. which
this court should award, irrespective
or the prize court proceedings OF The
court Of the imperial government OF
the German Empire; and it will he
so ordered"
Must Have Convoy.
One OF the points which the court
decided and that aroused much in
terest was that a prize vessel cannot
legally be brought into neutral wa
tcrs without a convoy. The Appam
was brought in under her own steam
after capture by the German raider
Mocwe, on January II.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
FOR sUPT. OF EDUCATION.

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Superintendent
of Education Of Oconee County, sub
ject to the action OF the voters in
the Democratic primariec.
T.. PRESTON BRUCE.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the Office OF
superintendent OF Education OF Oco-
nee county, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party in the primary
elections THOS. A. SMITH
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for superintendent OF Education
Of Oconee County, subject to the ac
tion OF the Democratic voters in the
primary elections. O. G. I,YI,ES
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
Must Have CONVOY.
UNION OFFICERS RE-EI,ECTED.
President Morrison to Wccvil Com.
miSsiOn-ThncliSton Endorsed.
(Thc State. .July o7 \


Problems OF vital interest to the
farmers of the State were discussed
yesterday at the regular annual
meeting OF the South Carolina State
Farmers Union, held in the chapel
OF the University OF South Carolina.
The next meeting place will be select
cd by the executive committee.
The following officers were re-
elected: II. r. Morrison, president:
j. Frank Williams. vice president; !;
J. Whitner Reid, secretary and treas
urer.
Is. Harris was elected q member OF
the executive committee for three
years.
There were few delegates in at
tendance upon the meeting Of the un-
ion as result OF the recent flood wa
ters.
President Morrison in short adj
dress reviewed the progress Of the
union during the past year. He cX-
planned the advantages Of the rural
land credit system.
w. S. Currcll, president OF the
University Of South Carolina, extend
cd welcome to the union and dis
cusscd the evils OF the tenant sys-
TEN Of farming.
w. NJ. Riggs, president Of Clemson
College, discussed the farming sys-
tenn III South Carolina and the edu-
cation system. 1--WE have the natu-
raj resources in this State" said Mr..
Riggs, "and we need the enterprise
to engage in scientific arketing
thorugh cooperative agencies" Mr..
Riggs told Of the proposed trip by
the commission to study the boil
weevil situation in other sections of
the South.
Acting upon request OF Mr.. Riggs,
President Morrison was named as the
Farmers Union representative on the
boil weeyil commission.
II. B. Thackston, Of Spartanburg,
was endorsed by the union for a
place on the Federal farm loan
board. A resolution endorsing Mr..
'fhackston for appointment will be
sent to President Wilson.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
FOR CORONER:

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Coroner Of Oconee County,
subject to the rules OF the Demo-
cratic party in the primary elections,
S. HARRISON SANDERS.
l hereby announce myself a can
didate for Coroner Of Oconee County,
subject to action Of Democratic vot-
ers in the primary elections.
WADE LUMPKIN.
hereby announce myself candi-
date for Coroner of Oconee County,
subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic party in the primary election.
w. II. TALUEY, Salem, S. G.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Coroner of
Oconee County, subject to the rules
and action of the Democratic party in
the primary elections.
PERRY GARNER.
at the solicitation of friends 7
hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor Coroner of Oconee County, sub
ject to the action Of the voters in
Democratic primaries.
JOE M. DUNCAN,
Westminster, S. CO.
hereby announce myself candi-
uale lol le-eleCllOn 10 Jno once or
Coroner Of Oconee County, subject
to the will of the Democratic voters
in the primary elections.
WHIT KNOX.
hereby announce myself candi-
date for Coroner Of Oconee county.
subject to the will Of the voters in the
Democratic primary elections.
JOHN r. PEAY.
hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office Of Coroner of Oco-
nee County, subject to the action Of
the Democratic voters in the primary
elections. HAL. D, GRANT
| hereby announce myself can
dtdate for the office Of Coroner for
Oconee County, subject to the action
OF the Democratic primaries.
j. G. KING.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
South Union Local Notes,

South Union, July 29.-Special:
The farmers in this section have a
lot OF grass to fight, if the rain ever
ceases.
Several from here attended the
chautauQua at Seneca, and all report
a nice time.
Mrs. C. d. Boyd has been on the
sick list for a few days. but we are
glad to say she is improving.
Miss Laura McAlister. Of Atlanta.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. David
Marett.
Misses Leona and Hattie Cole and
lanthe Casey have been visiting Mrs.
J. S. Roe, Of Canon. Ga, this week.
Frank Lowery and family, from
Alabama, have moved back to Oco-
nee. They moved from here about
seven years ago. Mr.. Lowery has
many friends here, and has a very
hearty welcome back to our midst.
We hope we will be able to keep
them with us this time.
Posey LOFTS. Of Atlanta. is visiting
homcfolks this week.
Mrs. w. f.. Casey entertained her
Sunday school class Saturday after
noon. The children were taken to a
large pasture, where they could play
games, and then were served with
ice cream. 1t was enjoyed very
much by the little ones.
Miss Eta Merritt. Of Columbia. is
visiting Mrs. Joe Allen.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
FOR soLICIToR-1oTH CIRCUIT:

| announce myself a candidate for
reelection for the office Of Solicitor
of the Tenth Circuit, subject to the
rules and regulations OF the Demo-
cratic primary. KURTI =. SMITH,
am a Democrat and a candidate
for Solicitor in the coming primary.
LEON l.. RICE.
[ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Solicitor of the Tenth Judi
cial Circuit. subject to the action of
the Democratic voters in the primary
elections. J. r. EARLE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
FOR CLERK OF COURT:

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office Of Clerk Of Court
Of Oconee County, subject to action
Of voters in Democratic primary cleo
tlons. G. G. JAYNES.
] hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office Of
Clerk OF Court for Oconee County,
subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic party as expressed in the pri-
mary election. JOHN r. CRAIG,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
FOR COUNTY TREasIJREp.

hereby announce myself q candi-
date Tor Treasurer Of Oconee County.
subject to action of voters in the
Democratic primaries.
G. M. ABLES.
| am candidate for Treasurer Of
oconee County, and will abide the
result or the Democratic primaries.
JOHN II. BROWN.
! hereby announce myself candi-
a"te Tor reelection to the office of
treasurer Of Oconee County, subject
10 the action Of the Democratic vot-
ers In the primary elections.
r. H. ALEXANDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

speeches--"co-operation." II you
try to do anything, pull together.
The committee in charge was
greatly handicapped by the failure
OF speakers to come. Some were alb
sent from one cause, some another.
These disappointments were, how
ever, overcome In great measure by
the Introduction Of some special fea-
lures and the enlarging OF others.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
respectfully solicit and will great
~ appreciate the support OF Demo-
cratlc voters Of Oconee in the ap-
proaching primary elections.
G. McDUFFIE HAMPTON,
candidate for r. r. Commissioner.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

New York city's total funded debt
at the end Of the last quarter was
5 1925, 555, ,986.11. says the New
York American. The net debt Of the
United States government, commonly
known as the national debt. is ST.
! 5,3S6.394.44 or $210, 169, ,591.67
less than New York city's funded
debt.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
"Menace" Presses Blown I'm.

Aurora, Mo-, July 29.-The presses
OF '"rhe Menace" the anti-Catholic
newspaper, were wrecked early to-
day by an explosion. The bombs had
been placed under the floor. The
night watchman, the only person in
the building, was uninjured.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
National Union November %.

Atlanta, July 29.-President Chas.
s. Barrett, of the National Farmers
Union, to-day issued a call for the
eleventh annual national convention
OF the organization to meet in Palat-
ka, ria, November 28th.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

Many European peasants now in
the contending armies are getting
more meat in their ration than they
ever got at home.