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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-08
MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT THE DAY: THOU CANs
LIMA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1916.
'3''3''3''t'3''E.E.H.t.s. .s.I.t.s..t.i..s..l..s.
!. LATEST WAR MOVEMENTS. j.
Observation-Disclosures. .3.s3..3..i..i..i..I.ei..i.
Artillery Hammers Vertlun

Washington, March 6.--The Amer
lean consulate at Treblzend, the great
British Black Sea port, was wrecked
by shells when Russian warships
bombadded the city March /, accord
ing to- cablegram received at the
State Department this afternoon
from Consul Oscar S. Heser.
Gains Made by Germans.
London, March 1.-THE attack on
Verdun has shifted to the west and
the Germans are now engaged in
pounding their way toward the for
tress from beyond the Meuse, ad-
vancing along the railroad that par
allels the westerly bank.
Last nigh, the crown princes
troops assaulted and took the town
OF Forges, miles northwest Of Ner-
dun, but were prevented from de-
Douchlng the Cote de LOie. a height
about a mile to the south.
To-day comes the admission from
Paris that the Germans, afte; vio-
lent bombardment, forced their way
through Forges and along the rail
road in the vicinity of Regnevllle. q
village a mile and Il half southeast.
simultaneously an entire division
violently attacked and captured Hin
No. 265, southwest OF Rcgneville
Heavy losses were sustained Iy the
Germans, Paris declares.
The new drive OF the Teutons up-
parently IS in the nature Of clear
ing operation, probably indirectly
armed at ultimate possession OF the
dominating heights in this region.
For days they have been hammering
the commanding height Of lie Mort
Homme and other elevations west OF
their present line OF advance. which
Is bringing their infantry ahead in
the same general direction. ..
The present movement, If success
full, also will straighten out the bat
tie line to the northwest OF Verdun,
which now curves sharply northward
from the point of the bend in the
Meuse, the territory included within
which, lying east of the river, was
some time ago reported cleared Of
French forces.
German Dreadnaughtis Reported Out.
Rome, March Twenty German
droadnadghts have left Kiel, accord
ing TO information received here to-
day.
(The foregoing dispatch was held
up by the British censor for two
days. Another dispatch filed in Lon
don at 1925 O'Clock Tuesday n, ,rning
said that a fleet Of 25 German war;
ships was observed Monday cruising
in the North Sea. The message was
received in London from Vlieland,
North Holland
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-08
Tnnaaso News.

Tamassee. March 4.-Spccial: On
Monday, February 2lst, our commu-
nifty was startled by an earthquake
shock. It. was a slight one, how
ever, and no damage was reported,
save to the nerves. We we're sur
prised on Saturday following by
lively snow storm During tho af-
ternoon and night the wind and
snow held full SWAY. Again on Mon
day the snow fell IL bg-sized nakes,
continuing through the night This
was the heaviest snowfall Of the
season. Small patches may yet be
seen In shady spots.
While visiting Iii Walhalla re-
Gently Mrs. c. Jones suffered a Sc
we're attack OF indigestion. Her
many friends win be glad to know
that she is quite well again.
Mrs. w. J. Beard and w. b. Wat
SON spent Friday and Saturday Of
last week with Mrs j. M. Sitton in
Walhalla.
Miss Matte Leo and Mrs. Jesse
Lay, of Cheohce, visited relatives at
Six-Mile, Pickens county, recently.
Misses Elizabeth StrIbling, Katie
and Hannah Miller Harrison and
jamie Harrison were weekend
guests Of Mrs. Hayne Jones at Ia
Mrs. Alice Cobb has returned to
her home in Westminster after a
plcasa mt visit to her daughter Mrs.
Christopher Kelley
Miss Hannah Miller Harrison, OF
Walhalla, spent short while re-
| Gently with Miss Aline Whitmire.
Luther McBee and VIII Cleveland,
Of Greenville, came over in Mr..
Cleveland's car for q hunt last Tues
day. They were the guests Of III.
q. Jones.
The Oconee Telephone Company
has moved the phone from the Ia
massee post office into the residence
Of John RanlIr The same good
service will DO found there as for
merry at the post Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. =. Beatty, of the
Picket Post section, were visiting
relatives here last Sunday.
I J. 3. Compton, Of Picket Post, vis-
ited last Sunday at the home of Geo.
Rankin.
Miss Minnie Barker spent last
Weekend at her hVmc in Walhalla.
On February 25 the literary So
ciety Of tho Tamassee school held its
regular meeting. Mhe pupils whose
names appeared on the program
we're Nina Nicholson, Sophia Rogers.
Elmer hisk, Belle. Hannah, Dorcas
and Lizzie Satterfield, Cable NichOl-
! son and Cora Satterfield.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-08
NINE KILLED IN JAIL BATH.
Match Causes Fearful Explosion in
Disinfccting Solution.

El Paso, Texas, March 6.-Nine
dead, eleven probably fatsplly burned
ana score or more less seriously
injured was the toll OF an explosion
and lire late to-day at the city Jail.
The name Of one American Is in
aluded in the list Of dead, and twclve
are numbered among those serious
ly burned. Surgeons said tonight
that the denth list probably would
reach 20, and that many Of the in
jured would not live more than a
few hours.
The accident was the result OF q
flash OF flame from n solution being
used in 4 disinfCction bath being aa-
minstered to Il large number or
prisoners. Tho blaze Is said to have
been caused by lighted match
thrown into the tluid.
II. G. Bagby, u trlsty. Tonight
named II. NJ. Cross as the man who
struck tho match which started the
fire. Cross was under arrest for va
grancy. lle died Of his injuries.
When the burst Of flame blew out
the windows and doors a number OF
Tictims dashed into the streets ON
fire from head to foot. One of tho
victims, Il voritablc torch, plunged
through Jagged remains OF window
pane and gained the Jail roof where
he expired. A number Of tho prtson-
eIS were blinded.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-08
NEW SECRETARY OF WAR.
Newton ID. Baker, OF Ohio, Chosen by
tho President

Washington. March 6.-Newton D.
Baker, former Mayor of Cleveland,
has been selected by President Will
son for Secretary of War. His nomi-
nation will go to the Senate to-mor-
row, and administration leaders ex-
pect quick confirmation so that the
new Secretary may take active
charge OF the War Departments 8
plans for army increase and reorgan
iZation.
Mr. Baker is lawyer, and as a
leader among Ohio Democrats has
been warm supporter Of the Wilson
policies since the pre-conventi0n
campaign in 1912. He has been a
close personal friend of Mr.. Wilson
since the latter was his instructor
years ago ut Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, and was offered the post of Sec
retary Of the Interior in the original
Wilson cabinet, but declined because
stood to be in thorough accord with
the President on the preparedness
program and foreign questions.
An offer OF the War ecre.arl ship
was made 10 Mr.. Baker by telegraph
several days ago, after the President
had spent more than three weeks
carefully going over a long list Of
those suggested to succeed Secretary
Garrison. Mr.. Baker accepted, and
upon being notified to-day wired that
he would be in Washington Thurs-
day
Mr.. Baker, who Is 44 years old,
Will be the youngest member of
President Wilson's cabinet by more
than five years. The next Youngest
member Is Secretary Houston, who
celebrated his flftieth birthday re-
Gently.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-08
OcOnec Creek Items,

Walhalla, r. f. D., March c.
Special: Don't forget the Rural
School improvement meeting Oh Fri
day night, March 10, at 7.30 o'clock.
At this meeting Carolina Day" will
be observed with appropriate exer-
cises.
Misses Anna Darby and Carrie
Darby Harrison, Of Walhalla. visited
our school last Tuesday.
Misses Hill and Davis visited in
the community last week.
Mrs. Otis Vaughn spent last Mon
day in this community.
w. w. West, of Easley, spent the
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-08
County Teachers Association.

The Oconee County Teachers AS
sociation will hold its next meeting
at II O'Clock next Saturday, March
II, 1916, at the Westminster High
School building. The association is
fortunate in having secured Dr.. II.
A. Hines, of Seneca; DR.. G. NJ. Wal
ker, Of Westminster, and Dr.. w. II.
Craig, Of WalhaHa, to address this
meeting. Interesting talks on
"Clean-Up Day" and Recreation"
will be given by Mrs. J. r. Cobb and
Miss Ellen Duncan.
The attendance at the meetings Of
the Teachers Association has been
excellent. Every teacher In the
county IS expected to be present at
the meeting on March 11th.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-08
Francis to Succeed Maryc.

Washington, March 5. - The
White House officially announced on
Saturday that the nomination Of Da-
vid r. Francis, Of st. Louis. to be
Ambassador to Russia to succeed
George r. Marye, resigned, will be
sent to the Senate.
1t was stated word had been re-
ceived from Petrograd that Francis
appointment would be satisfactory to
the Russian government.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-08
week lend with his brother, r. &

week end with his brother, r. B.
West.
Mrs. w. NJ. Prince, OF Easley,
spent several days last week with
her sister, Mrs. w. NJ. Murphree.
Mrs. J. l.. Duckworth, of Walhal-
la, Is spending this week at the
home Of w. NJ. Murphree.
Claude Patterson, who has been
quite sick, is improving. :"
Pauline Thompson, who has also
been quite sick, is better new.
Misses jamie Harrison and Eliza
beth Stribling spent the weekend
at Tamassee with Mrs. Hayne G.
Jones.
Born, unto Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ.
Murphree, February 2Sth, q daugh-
ter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-08
American DiDlOnlat Dead.

Washington, March 6.-Olney Az
mold, American diplomatic agent
and consul general at Cairo, Egypt,
died yesterday in hospital at Lis
bon, Portugal. Advices to the State
Department from the American con-
sulate told Of his death, but did not
state the cause.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-08

Attempts to learn the date OF Ari-
IONA cliff dwellings will pe made by
comparing the rings in tree trunks,
preserved from that time, with those
of the largest living trees in the
State.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22
PRIVATE CAPITAL Is WANTED.

Hey! You fellow with the idle
money! Right this way and get first
choice In building a railroad, develop
ing an irrigation district. building a
power plant, building a reservoir. de-
yelope mining district. Take your
pick from these good things, Ed
tor f. l., Beede, Drewsey Sun.
The above appeal comes from one
OF the remote oow-towns In the land
locked empire OF Oregon, town once
famous for It's nameless grave yard,
That Is the right spirit on the part
OF the Press--pave the turnpike OF op-
wide, broad and firm, says
Editor Beede.
Governor Withycombe has made a
strong plea that private capital be in
yited to Oregon and be treated fairly
after IL gets here.
Three-fourths of the burdens Of en-
terprlses In the commonwealth must
always De borne by private capital
and why not encourage this burden
bearer? -EN.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

Next Sunday. June 25th. at IL a.
m, will be the day for the dedication
of our church building. The other
churches of the city will take part In
this service. Greetings will be given:
In behalf OF the city, Mayor w. +.
Homan; In behalf OF the Commercial
club. Hon. w. w. Wood; In behalf OF
the churche 3, Rev. c. G. Pratt; the
church in the community, Judge Dali
ton Blggs. Rev. Brown will read the
Scriptures. Rev. Koen.g will offer
the prayer Rev. o. G. Wright OF
Portland will deliver the address.
Then will follow the report OF the
building committee and the dedioa-
tory prayer by the pastor. Dinner
will be served by the ladies and every
body Is expected to bring we'll filled
baskets and all have a good time to-
gether.
Evening service at s o'clock. Topic
"The Condition OF the World When
Jesus Returns" good program OF
song has been prepared for both SER
vices and the public Ia invited 10 come
and worship with us.
ID. Il. BAKER. Pastor.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22
COMMON SENSE ABOUT RAIL
ROADS.

(FrOm the Oregon NOter)
our railroad problem is a great
problem TO work out, and our destiny
Is bound mp in il. We can only set
tie IL by dealing fairly with the car
riers and by regulating them with
Justice. We want continually better
service, faster trains, ever improving
accommodations, and more safety.
These facilities cost money and the
public should he willing to pay for
them. Railroads are compelled to
pay out constantly increasing sums
for taxes, wage increases, and for op-
Grating expenses decreed by states.
From the public character OF the tran
sportation industry, trains must be
run whether at a loss or at a profit;
for the public must he served. The
railroad has no voice in the matter.
The people through their accredited
agents the Interstate Commerce Com
mission and forty-eight state commits
sions-regulate the railroad charges.
When we assume to regulate this
industry. which means so much to us
in every sphere in life, our control
must be fair, constructive and sensi-
BILE.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22
GOOD IRRIGATION AND
BAD IRRIGATION

The aim GA irrigation should be O.
use the least amount oi irrigation
necessary 10 maintain favorable
moisture content throughout the
main part of the growing season
while still perm.Jtiug tle soil 10 dry
ont sufficiently 90 mature the crop.
Irrigation should Ie applied when
the soil moisture content drops To
near tho ~ ltug point and i'm Just
sufficient amount to raise the Wois-
ture content 10 the maximum usa-
able water capacity of the soil
throughout the root zone. Proper
irrigation supplies a favorable mois-
ture condition and encourages the
growth ol feeding roots, bacterial ac-
tiyity and tho liberation of plant food
Improper irrigation checks these prH-
cessos and often causes uniayorahe
soil temperature and drainage prob
Ions, or the teaching of plant food,
In strictly arid districts il may even
result In failure Irrigation should
be regarded as simply supplementary
rainfall and is desirable whenever
rain Is desirable Proper irrigation
is a good means OF soil moisture CON
troll.
Farming under irrigation reaches
its highest development with inten-
sive farming. Where large crops
are removed and large amount of re-
fuse must be used to keep up the
usable water capacity and maintain
fertility, irrigation makes possible
a greater diversity of production. II
means crop surity, closer neishbors'
more shade, water for lNestock and
generally less dust. II compels clos
er co-oporation,-W. l.. Powers o.
A. c.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22
MALHEUR ITEMS


This section OF the country has been
favored by a splendid rain for the
past two days and the dry farmers
are feeling very much encouraged.
Emory Cole. deputy county assess
or is visiting the taxpayers this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas, Wendt OF
Bridgeport attended the dance Friday
evening.
Mrs, Walter Wentworth and son.
Eugene. of oregon City. are visiting
relatives for few days, Il has been
about thirteen years since Mrs. Went
worth's last visit here.
Carol Locey was thrown from his
horse q few miles from here Saturday
His injuries are very painful but not
considered dangerous.
Miss Hazel Lackoy Of Ontario was
the guest of Miss Gertrude Morfitt
over sunday.
Winn Midlam of Unity is visiting
friends for a few days,
There was social dance in the
Boswell hall Friday evening given by
the baseball team which was well at
tended and a very enjoyable time was
had by all.
Miss Mabel Horton, of Jameson,
came up TO attend the dance Friday
evening, remaining over for the ball
games Sunday.
The Malheur ball team played a
double game on the home grounds
Sunday playing Ironside in the morn
ing, and in the afternoon played the
Huntington nine, with a wining score
of four to three in favor of Malheur.
There was a large and enthusiastic
crowd in attendance. Malheur feels
very much elated over winning both
games.
John WOodcock had the arch of his
foot broken while playing ball sun
day.
Mrs Alice Morfitt returned home
from La Grande Sunday,
Dewey Purcell returned to his home
in Ontario Sunday.
Mrs. Flynn, who is located about
four miles west of town, was taken
very seriously i'll and was taken to
the hospital in Baker. Last reports
she was in a very critical condition.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22
A WORD FOR THE uNoRGANIzED

Newspapers are very generous in
taking up the cause OF organized lab
or under all circumstances. But not
often is any attention given to the
interests OF unorganized labor.
ID. w. Campbell, assistant general
manager of the Southern Pacific sys-
tenn, puts in a good word for the so
per cent OF all railroads who are not
organized into unions.
For every five men employed on
trains. there are 25 other men at work
for the s. p. Co., and TO arbitrarily
increase the wages of the five by 25
per cent is unjust
The managers of the railroad com
pany are justified in trying TO prevent
an unfair and arbitrary jump OF
wages for the small per cent that OPP
crate trains over the heads Of the un-
organized laborers
The trackwalker, the section man,
the car sweeper. the engine wiper and
the shovler are beginning to attract
some attention and a great deal OF
sympathy when It is proposed to ad-
vance the already favored class.
The Big Four Brotherhoods with
is per cent of the workers In their
ranks already get 2s per cent of the
total payroll. How much more do
they want and how will It affect the
ranks OF unorganized workers.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22
GOOD PLATFORM FOR ANY FAM.
lily.

Live within your means, save a lit
tie money, acquire little property.
Teach your childen to not be
ashamed to work at any honest labor
and shun idleness.
Avoid II possible, having them grow
up with the idea of getting soft Jobs
from the public,
Prepare plain food at home instead
of buying high-priced canned stuff
and delicatessen supplies.
Teach the girls TO make their own
colthes, trim their own hats and keep
accounts of their expenses.
Let the family respect industries
and cultivate harmless and inexpen-
sive amusements.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22
PORTLAND LIVE STOCK
MARKET REPORT
(From Mondays Reporter)


The past week has been a very
heavy one In point of receipts, the
heaviest in fact for the year. over
400 we're received, the bulk Of
which were fairly good quality Cali
fornia natives. Even with constant
hammering OF prices by buyers. south
ern shippers found this market much
better than at southern points. The
loss was from 25 to 35 cents on the
California class during the week
Today's market was very slow in
getting started. There we're a num-
ber OF loads of choice stuff on the
market. Dglk Of stuff was Of in
ferior grades and buyers we're slow
in bidding for them. As n result
prices on this class we're lower. A
good run for today, over 1000 being
received. Receipts OF cattle this
month to date total 1901 against 23o6
for the same time last year, or a gain
of 1906 head
A few loads OF choice Washington
steers realized sS.25 for the most
part California grassers sold at
s7.s5 10 $500 for the best. Prices on
best grades OF steers fully steady
with close OF last week. The bulk
of steer offerings we're very ordinary
and buyers forced prices down on
this class
The bulk OF steers sold yesterday
at $3.50 TO 5000. n week ago at $500
TO SS.35, q month ago at $3.50 TO
$500, a year ago at $3.50 TO $500,
two years ago at $40 to $3.50, three
years ago at S7.75 to $3.50. four
years ago at S6.S5 to S7.35.
a number OF good COWS sold at
800 this morning. Several loads also
realized $685.. The balance sold
mostly on range OF from S4.O0 to
$3.50. A number OF helfers got In
at &c.
The bulk of cows sold yesterday at
s5.S5 TO 5000. a week ago at $500
20 $3.50. IA month ago at $500 to
$3.50. n year ago at S5.7b to $685..
two years ago at $3.50 to $500, three
years ago at 5000 to SG.75. four
years ago at s5.75 to $500.
A fair-size run OF good quality hogs
here for Fridays market sold on an
even basis with the first OF week
The bulk OF the hogs sold ut $50
which was also the top. The week
closed with u couple OF cars OF "yal-
leys" on the market.
Receipts last week were G7Gi head,
against 7944 a week ago and 5i02 a
year ago Receipts show an increase
OF 5tOi head for the month, and
5l.38G for the year at the weeks
close.
Todav's hog run. about 370O head.
Marbs, SLOW 'u getting started. After
buying started prices were up about
a nickel Choice light hogs sold up
10 SS.25 Bu'k OF sales were around
$50 TO $3.50,
Most Western markets reported
break In hog prices OF from 10 TO o
cents under the Influence of rather
heavy receipts,
The bulk OF hogs sold yesterday at
$500 to SS.1O.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22
A REVOLUTION IN
THE SHEEP BUSINESS

"The Americans hold mutton in
the utmost contempt, claiming that
those who eat II belong to the fam
fly of wolves" so wrote an English
traveller some ninety years ago.
But should our same English friend
study the price sheets or visit the
great livestock markets of today he
would surely be convinced that n
mighty change has taken place in the
appetites OF the American public
For the formerly much despised
Sleeps meat" is now bringing a
higher figure per pound than any
other. Market quotations of the
past few months show lamb and NUT
ton selling for considerably more than
beef, while hogs are left far in the
rear. Buyers, feeders, breeders and
consumers are paying more attention
to the mutton and lamb industry. and
II Is at present increasing in greater
volume than any OF the other
branches of the livestock trade.
Strange as II may seem, practically
no mutton was consumed I'm this coun-
try n half century ago. The reasons
for this particular state OF affairs are
many. In the first place. the refri-
gerator car was yet unheard Of, and
as mutton would not stand preserva-
ton like pork and beef, Il could not
be transported to the few markets
then in existence. II can be said
with conservatism that both the do
nestle and export trades were de-
manding beef and pork, consequently
the meat producing sections Of our
country specialized in supplying these
two commodities. while mutton was
ignored. Furthermore, the undeyel-
oped areas OF this country offered an
exceptionally good field for wool pro-
ductlon. Wool, with its high value
per pound. small labor requirements
for production. together with the ease
with which Il could be transported,
fllNut " uu lAfhl ANhhAA'A NAbFt ~
was very reasonable for the farmers
OF the partially developed Middle
West To emphasize wool growing at
the expense OF other tpyes OF farming.
which were not 30 adaptable TO the
economic conditions OF that time. In
addition. the light. strlngy carcasses
OF the flne-wooled breeds did not pre-
sent a very tempting dish. and were
not conclusive TO increasing mutton
demands.
Whether the mutton sheep created
the demand for mutton or the de-
mand called the Down breeds to our
shores, is matter OF conjecture.
But. nevertheless, Just as the farm
ers on the high-prieed lands OF the
East complained that they could no
'onger compete with their brothers
on the Western frontier In producing
wool. the mutton sheep came TO their
rescue.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22

The Y. NJ. c. A., Minneapolis, Mimi,
raised S1.15O,OOO,Oo in just eight
days. We, however, would be quite
satisfied if we could raise one-tenth
OF that amount from our delinquent
subscribers in eight years.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22

Episcopal services VIII be held In
Masonic hall next Sunday at 1O;45 a.
m. by the general missionary. Rev, c.
III. Powell, Everybody welcome.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22

Christian charity, however, can be
practiced anywhere except in a poll
tical campaign.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-06-22

"Amerieanism" is a good slogan
hut "Americanism and Community
ism" is the best one of all.