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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
ATTACKED SENECA SlAGISTRATB
Grover Crooks Now in Jail to Await
Trial for His Assault,

grover CROOKS was arrested In Sem
eca and brought to Walhalla early
Monday morning and lodged in Jail
by Sheriff John w. Davis. Crooks
made an assault upon the person Of
; Magistrate j. N. Hopkins, OF Seneca,
some time between II o'clock Sun
day night and Q O'Clock Monday
morning, using fence paling rs his
weapon, with which he gave Magis-
trate Hopkins some very severe licks,
battering him up considerably.
1t seems that Crooks had come
into town late Mt night, getting off a
late train or coming in from the
country, and he paid a negro dol
lar, it is said, to go to the home Of
Mr.. Hopkins and tell him that some
one wanted him at his Office at once
to perform n marriage ceremony.
The magistrate was expecting TO per-
form some such gOOdly service for
party who had notified him to be
ready, but he had not been prepared
for the summons at such an hour.
However, no responded to the sum-
mons, getting up and starting to his
Office. Shortly before reaching The
office he heard a slight noise behind
him and turned just in time to ward
off with his arm stout blow aimed
at his head. He was struck several
times when he realized that he was
powerless against the fence paling
fighter, so he closed In on his assail-
ant, thus rendering the force Of the
blows less effective. After he had
clinched with Crooks, however, the
latter resorted to biting, and Mr..
Hopkins received several bites that
proved not altogether pleasant.
Crooks was arrested within q short
while by local police, who at once
notified Sheriff Davis, and at 2
o'clock Crooks was on his way to the
Walhalla Jail, Mr.. Davis going at
once by automobile to the scene, get
ting the magistrates assailant be-
fore the police officers had had time
to lock him up.
This Is the second attack Crooks
has made on Magistrate Hopkins, we
are informed. and the present oc-
currence is doubtless the outgrowth
Of the first. Crooks was arrested for
his first offense, tried before ano-
ther Magistrate and fined $50. It
seems that he has ever since hold
grudge against Mr.. Hopkins, and
took this means to "get even."
Fortunately Mr.. Hopkins was not
seriously hurt in the attack, though
he Is quite painfully used up. Mon
day afternoon, in spite Of his inju-
ries, he was out among his friends,
who are many, and who rejoice in
his escape from the fury Of his willy
assailant.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
JULY COTTON CONDITION oe.1
Estimate Is Based on 1000 Inquiries
Made In Cotton Belt.
(News and Courier Specially

(News and Courier Specially
Harvin, S. c., July 30.-Replies to
1000 inquiries sent to every cotton
growing county in the United States
as to the condition Of cotton for the
month OF July received up to 8
o'clock Of the 29th instant, counting
100 per cent as perfect crop, shows
an average condition of 66.1 per
cent
All States east Of the Mississippi
river show excessive rainfall. For
the States of Texas, Oklahoma and
Arkansas the rainfall is reported
light and scant. The crop averages
2.8 weeks late and the average area
abandoned is 1917 per cent. Up to 8
p. m. last night no reports had been
received from California, Missouri
and Virginia. These reports show the
crop affected in the area reported by
insects as follows: 62 per cent, no
insects; 80 per cent, boil weevil; 2
per cent, by leaf lice; per cent, by
cotton wilt; Q per cent, by boil bo-
rer; 2 per cent, by root rot, and /
per cent, by red spider.
A majority of these reports show
the stands are poor, plant weak, cul-
tivation fair to good, and in the At
lantic States the nights have been
too cool for the best growth of cot
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
CARsANZA TO RETIRE SOON.
VIII Quit As First Chief to Try for
Presidency of Mexico.

Laredo. Texas, July 30.-Venusti-
ano Carranza is to retire as first chief
or the do facto government Of Mexico
at an early date and will be succeed
ed by Gen. Pablo Gonzales, according
to Information giYen out by Mexican
administrative circles in NueyO LAR
edo tonight.
The forthcoming conference of
Mexican generals with Gen. Carrunha
In Mexico City, it was said, ia to ar
range for tho cali for general cleo
tions, the retirement Of Carranza and
the entrance Of tho latter into the
field as u Presidential candidate. It
is known that several high army oin-
GERS now arc en route to Mexico
City, and the NueyO Laredo informa-
tion was that Carranxa called tho
conference to prevent possible fric-
ton in military circles over his pro-
posed retirement.
No definite date has been set for
the conference, but the same authori-
ties said Gen. GOnzalcs's succession
to Carranza would not be long de-
layed.
AS Washington Anticipated.
washington, July 30.--The report
ed intention OF Gen. Carranza to re-
tire as first chief so that he may be-
come candidate for the Presidency
conforms to the expectations Of off,
cials here who have understood he
would follow that course as soon az
conditions In Mexico warranted the
holding OF national election. Such a
retirement, 1t Is expected, would be
merely nominal and would not mean
any actual change In the directing
authority Of the Mexico City govern
ment. Under the Mexican coHstitu-
tion Gen. Carranza would be ineligi-
Bile as a Presidential candidate un-
less he relinquishes his military posi-
ton.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
KINGSTREE CONDITIONS BAD.
Distress Already Apparent Among
Choppers and Lien Dependents.
(News and Courier Special. }

\NS"o dHu COuIlOI SpcCldl.J
Kingstree, S. c., July 29.-On ac-
count Of the continued downpours
the crop situation in this section
grows worse from day to day. Since
the first of July 1927 inches Of rain
has fallen, more than the average
fall for six months. Fields are ankle
deep under water in many localities,
and where this condition does not
prevail the soil Is so wet and boggy
that it Is impossible to walk over it
and weeds and grass are taking the
cotton that was left in the fields af-
ter the recent severe wind and rain
storm. When it is not raining the
sun is so hot that farmers fear their
chances for any part Of a cotton crop
are practically gone.
Already considerable distress is
felt among share croppers, and some
farmers who depend upon the lien
merchants to furnish them from year
to year. With prospects Of crop
gone the lien merchants refuse to
supply them further. as result many
are having hard time in getting the
necessaries Of life.
A representative Of the Federal
government was in Kingstree this
week to look over the situation with
a view to furnishing government aid.
During this official visit here he was
taken to the stores Of the two larg-
est lien merchants to hear the tales
OF woe that hourly come to the pro-
prietors along with solicitations for
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
OCONEE's ENROLMENT, 4,1fa.
IncrealSc Of sos Over EnrOllment for
Primaries Two Years Ago.

Oconee shows substantial gain IN
the enrolment of Democratic voters
for 1916, the total Of those who have
signed up properly being 4,112, as
against 1907 in 1914, an increase Of
sos. Below IS given the enrolment
for the county by precincts, with the
1914 figures for comparison. Seven
precincts show decrease, these be-
ing Clemson College, Double Springs,
Newry,i Providence, Retreat, Taber,
West Union. In three precincts
Belmont, Oakway, Wolf Pit-the en-
rollment for 1916 is identical with
that Of 1914.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

The Russian wheat yield is only
ten bushels to- the acre. II
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
Charged With Murder.

Sumter, July 30.-Lucy Grim and
Sarah Brown, wife and mother-in-
law, respectively, of Sam Grim, are
in the count jail on the charge Of
having murdered Sam Grim. the war
rant for their arrest being issued fol-
lowing an inquest by the coroner and
the return Of the jury's verdict.
His wife was the only person in
the room when pistol was fired and
the ball lodged in his brain, death be-
ing almost instantaneous. The kill.
ing occurred near Borden, Sumter
county, early Friday morning.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
"Cleaned Up" n Small Band.

El Paso, Texas, July 31.-Private
John Twor ey, Troop f, Eighth U. s.
Cavalry; Robert Woods, customs in
spector, were killed, and Sergt. Lewis
Thompson, Troop r, seriously
wounded, in clash with Mexican
bandits five miles below Fort Han
cock, to-day. The bandits, number
ing less than ten, who crossed the
Rio Grande a few miles below Fort
Hancock, were all killed, reports in
dicated.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
Government Wins Big Suit.

San Francisco, July 29.--Judge
Benjamin F. Bledsoe, OF the United
States District Court, awarded to the
United States government to-day title
to 160 acres OF Kern county oil land,
valued at $10,000,000, and known as
the McCutchen section in tho govern
ment's custer suit, brought under the
Taft withdrawal order Of 1909.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

Totals 1907 AL
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-20
FOR SALE OR TRADE

For Nevada Land-A tine SO-acrt
.arm in the Ozark mountains in Ar
kansas. Thirty bearing peach pear,
plum and apple trees, one half acre
bearing grapes. Forty acres Of soo'
young timber, Small house aud out
buildings. Fine spring mountain W.
ter. Ideal place for fruit growing
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-20

l hree miles from town and one-ha'i
.niie % school. If you are interested
write the Appeal, or Lock Box 404
larson Citv, Nevada. MIST
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
COUNT OkUMA ANNOUNCES VAL.
UAsLE CONCESSIONS WILL
BE OBTAINED.
DETAILS NOT MADE PUBLIC
Says Japan Will Adhere to London
Peace Declaration BY Which She
Agreed Not to Make a Sepa-
rate Peace.

Tokio.-Confirmation of reports
that Germany has been unsuCcessfully
trying to conclude a separate peace
with Japan was made by Count Oku-
ma, the premier, in an interview with
a representative of the KOkumln
Shimbun on January 5. The premier
believed this indicated that Germany
was showing certain signs Of suffer
ing chiefly as a result Of the weak
ened condition Of her finances.
While no details of the peace nego-
tiations were made public, the pre-
mier said it was hardly necessary TO
announce that Japan would adhere 10
The London peace declaration by
which she had agreed not to make 4
separate peace.
Criticism in some quarters has
arisen because Japana's adhesion 10
The London peace declaration was un-
dertaken by the government without
consultation with the priyy council,
but in defending the governments ac-
ton Count Okuma declared it was a
natural result Of the declaration of war
by Japan upon Germany
"The fact" he said, that the anti
Japanese sentiment in Canada, the
United States, Australia and other
countries has gradually subsided and
is being replaced with a favorable
sentiment towards Japan is due to our
acts by loyalty to pledges
At the same time the premier made
the important announcement that Ja-
pan is about to obtain from Russia
certain concessions in forestry, min
ing and other industries in the north
ern half of Saghalien Island, which IS
owned by Russia. The southern half
of this island was acquired by Japan
at the conclusion Of the RussO-Japa-
nese war.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
BEGIN HOT WATER
DRINEING IF YOU
DON'T FEEL RIGHT
Says glass OF hot water with
phosphate before breakfast
washes out poIsona

II you wake up with bad taste, bad
breath and tongue is coated; II your
head is dull or aching; II what you eat
sours and forms gas and acid in stom
ach, or you are bilious, constipated.
nervous, sallow and can't get feeling
Just right, begin drinking phosphated
hot water. Drink before breakfast, a
glass Of real hot water with a tea
spoonful Of limestone phosphate In 1t.
This will flush the poisons and toxins
from stomach, liver, kidneys and bow
els and cleanse, sweeten and purify
the entire alimentary tract. Do your
inside bathing Immediately upon aris-
Ing in the morning to wash out OF the
system all the previous days poison
GUS waste, gases and sour bile before
putting more food into the stomach.
To feel like young folks feel like
you felt before your blood, nerves and
muscles became loaded with body i'm
purities, get from your druggist or
Storekeeper quarter pound of lime
stone phosphate which is inexpensive
and almost tasteless, except for
sorrish tinge which is not unpleasapV
Just as soap and hot/~siSr~Gt1n
the skin, cleansi1esw sweetoninu and
&C., nho- not water and lime
,."a Phosphate act on the stomach,
kidneys and bowels. Men and
women who are usually constipated,
bilious, headlchy or have any stomach
disorder should begin this inside bath
ing before breakfast. They are as
sured they will become real cranks on
the subject shortly.-Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
Opium Shipments Held.

Los Angeles, Cal-As the United
States prohibits the importation Of
opium or its derivatives from Mexico,
it should be illegal for the United
States to ship the product into that
country, according to an opinion ex-
pressed by consular agent at Ensena.
da, Mex, OF the Carranza de facto
government in refusing to permit re-
shipment of $4,000 worth of the drug
from San Diego to Ensenada.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
GoRHAM MANUFACTURING COM.
PANY OF NEW YORK WAS THE
SUCCESSFUL BIDDER.
TOTAL COST WILL BE $3.50
Commission Intends to Secure Addi-
tlonal Funds to Purchase About
Thirty More Pieces, Making the
Total Cost $1,000.
Little Rock.

Little Rock
The Arkansas Battleship Silver Ser.
vice Commission, with Mayor Taylor
chairman, presiding, awarded THO con.
tract for the service of S3 pieces to
the Gorham Manufacts'ring Companv
OF New York, repr/ented in Arkansas
by Charles s: SIrt of Little Rock.
Inc o'nT bidder for the contract
was DoJ|nick & Half of New York,
IepreInted' by Albert Pfeifer & Bro
nolF manufacturing concerns were
O,Tders for the 33-piece service, the
Cost Of which was to be S2,35O.
The Gornam company was repre-
sented by E. j. Dingee and II. Heb
bard, experts.
1t is the intention Of the commits
sion to secure additional FUNDS 10
purchase about 80 more pieces, max
ing the total cost of the service
amount to $4,000
The pieces contracted are a punch
bowl and ladle "a cups, one water
pitcher two trophy cups, afterdinnar
coffee pot, sugar bowl, cream pitcher
and waiter, all to be of sterling sill
yer. The punch bowl will be the most
elaborate piece in the service. 1t will
be of Louis XIV. design, the ornamen-
tation being done by hand chasing, die
work and casting, When completed
it will weigh 450 ounces, troy weight.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
Cards Stop Bullet.

Chicago.-A deck of cards carried
In an upper coat pocket kept police
mans bullet from piercing the heart
of a safeblower. The man, who gave
his name as Joseph Smith, Buffalo, N.
Y, and a companion were trying to
blow the safe Of a suburban railroad
station when a policeman fired at
them through window. Smiths
companion escaped, but Smith was
wounded slightly and was arrested.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
For New Appeals Court.

Washington.-Calls are out for
meeting of the Judiciary Subcommit-
tee, Of which Congressman Caraway,
as ranking member, is acting chair
man, to pass upon bill to create the
Tenth Circuit Court Of Appeals. Mr..
Caraway says he has talked with sew
evral members of his committee, and
believes the bill will be favorably re-
ported to the committee.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
WOMEN SUFFERERS
NEED SWAMP-ROOT

Thousands upon thousands of women
have kidney and bladder trouble and never
suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in healthy con-
dition, they may cause the other organs
90 become diseased.
You may suffer a great deal with pain
In the back, headache, loss Of ambition,
nervousness and may be respondent and
irritable.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, physicians pre-
Scripton, obtained at any drug store, re
stores health to the kidneys and is just
Che remedy needed to overcome such con.
ditions.
Get fifty cent or one dollar bottle i'm
nediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N, Y, for a
sample bottle When writing be sure and
menton this paper.-Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
Fear u.Roat In Atlantic.

New York,-The British consul gem
eral here notified British shipping to
watch out for German submarines in
American waters. Information receiv.
ed at the consulate from private
sources lead them to believe that a
submarine had accompanied the Ap.
pam across the Atlantic
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
Further Clues to Plots.

Washington.-Records Of the Riggs
National Bank of Washington show
ing some of the financial transactions
of Captain Franz Won Papen, have
been sent to New \ ork for the use Of
United States District Attorney II.
Snowden Marshall in Investigations
by the federal Grand Jury Of alleged
plots to violate American neutrality.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
S15n.nnn.nnO ComnanY.

Dover, Del-The Pan.American Pc
troleum and Steamboat Company was
chartered here with capital of $780,
100000. The company is to construct,
operate and own steamboat and rail.
road lines and acquire petroleum de.
posts of all kinds.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
To Discuss Preparedness.

New York,-Telegrams wero sent
from Mayor Mtchell's office calling
upon the chief executive of 900 cities
to appoint delegates to the mayors
conference on national defense at st.
Louis March and a. and to attend
themselves II possible,
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
A STRANGER.

Tomorrow will be the first Sunday
of the year, and propose to COM
mence the new year by going to
church." announced Mr.. Gibbs, reyer-
emily.
You'd better take me with you"
calmly rejoined Mrs. Gibbs.
What for?"
You many need somebody to iden-
tify you. Judge
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
PREPAREDNESSi
To Fortify The System Against 0riT

when Grip is prevalent LAXATIVE BROMO
QUININE should be taken, as this combination
oi Quinins with other ingredients, destroys
Eerms, acts as Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps the system in condition to withstand
Colds, Grip and Influenza. There is only one
"BROMO QUININE." E. w. GROVES sig
astuIe on box. s5c.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12

Little Rock has been selected as one
of 76 chief American cities which will
be centers of activity in the nation
wide campaign known as the Laymen's
Missionary Movement. At least 10
speakers will visit Little Rock and
participate in the convention, which
will last we days, beginning March
/. The convention will be held 1T
the First Methodist Church Eighth
and Center streets. An effort is being
made to bring the registration of the
Little Rock convention to 1900 or
more.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

Jim Sanders, 20 years old, and
Robert Carmichel, aged 25, were aCci-
dentally killed by falling lumber at the
Sanders mill, near Hermitage. The
two men returned to the Mill after
supper to watch and keep up fires. A
negro living near by heard the lum-
ber fall and went to the mill. He was
unable to find the two men and sound
ed the alarm whistle. Men soon gath
cred and removed the lumber and
found both bodies crushed to death,
only a few feet apart.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint Of water add Oh. Bay i!um, .
small box Of Barbo Compound, and \ on. Of
glycerne. Apply TO the hair twice q week
until II becomes the desired shade. Any drug
gist can put this up or you can mix II at
homo at very little cost. IL will gradually
darken streaked, faded gray hair, and re-
moves dandruff. II Is excellent for falling
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
IL will not color the scalp, Is not sticky OF
greasy, and does not rub on.--Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
WELL, STRONG
AND HEALTHY
Doctor Recommended Cardui to
Build Up Her Strength. Said 1t
Was a Fine Medicine.

Mandarin, Fla.-"About IS years ago,
after the birth of my child" writes
Madame c. Billiard, of this place, 81
was in very low and rundown
state Of health, and was very weak.
DIR. - then Of - -. recon-
mended that ! take Cardui. He was
treating me, and he told me to take
It to build up my strength. Said 1t
was a fine medicine. took bottles
and 1t built me up. After the use Of
2, vas greatly improved in flesh,
strength, and health, In fact was en-
Girely we'll, but took one more bottle
TO be sure I'd taken enough. l was
able to do my work and was we'll,
strong woman.
Il highly recommend It as tonic.
have never had bad health since, have
been we'll and strong and healthy ever
since"
Cardui, the woman's tonic, is medi-
cine prepared from vegetable, medici-
nal ingredients, which have been found
Co exert tonic, building influence.
For over 40 years this medicine has
been used by the women of this coun-
try, and the thousands Of letters, which
come to us every year, are proof Of its
real therapeutic, beneficial medicinal
value.
II you are in need Of remedy for
womanly ills, take Cardui, the womans
tonic. For sale by all druggists.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
GETTING Bald.

Benham-I think l will get hair
cut.
Mrs. Benham-That's right, dear; |
would get it cut while | could.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12

The N. w. Redwine Mining Com.
pany of Leslie has filed articles of
incorporation with pald-up capital
of $4,000. The incOrporators are; N.
w. Redwine, w. F. Reeves, Louis Still,
Uriah Still and Ed May. Their prop
erty is about IS miles north Of this
place, where they say they have made
a rich find in zinc. They expect 10
commence placing machinery on the
ground at once to push the work of
development. Their mine is known
as the Star,
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
Mexican Censor Quits.

New York.-Messages to all parts
of Mexico are no longer subject to
censorship, It was announced by the
Western Union Telegraph Company.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12

Attorneys for the defendants in the
S6OOOOO damage suit Of the Pennsyl-
vania Mining Company, controlled by
residents of Scranton, Pa, and ope.
rating at Jamestown, Johnson county,
Ark, against the United Mine Work,
ers of America including the interna-
tional, district and local organizations
and their officers, filed demurrers in
the United States District Court to
uuash the summons.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
Explained.

81 want to ask you a few direct
questions about this institution
Couldn't answer any direct ques-
tions. I'm a director"
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
Exact Copy Of Wrapper
S D q q

Lawyers are so plentiful that but
few criminals get a chance to plead
guilty.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
ON FIRST SYMPTOMS

use "Renoyine' and be cured. Do not
wait until the heart organ is beyond
repair. "Renovine" is the heart and
nerve tonic. Price SOC and sl.00-Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
Rapid.

Rosa-His yacht is quite fast, isn't
II?
Rayne-Very fast. You ought to see
how 1t is going through his money.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12

The Young Mems Business League
has closed a contract with Home and
State" a prohibition paper at Dallas,
Texas, Tor a write-up Of Texarkana's
enterprises, resources and progress.
The contract calls for $4,000 copies Of
the issue of the paper containing the
write-up, to be distributed in Texas
and Arkansas,
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12
A HINT TO WISE WOMEN.

Don't suffer torture when all female
troubles will vanish in min air after using
"Femenina- Price soc and SI,oo.-Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12

While a freight train was passing
through Tuckerman a heavy piece of
iron piping fell from car and struck
tramp who was walking beside the
track. rhe tramp was instantly
killed.
The Harrison times., 1916-02-12

Most particular women use Red Gro"
Ball Blue. American made. Sure to please
At all good grocers. Adv.