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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-09-19

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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-09-19
STATE COUNCIL OF DEFENsE.
All Citizens Are Urged to Cooperate
In Nations Defense.

Columbia, Sept. 10.-Special: Da-
vid X. Coker, of Hartsville. chairman
Of the State Council OF Defense, has
issued the following statement to the
people Of South Carolina:
MANY Of the industries of the
United States are threatened with
heavy losses, due to the fact that the
railroad equipment of the country is
inadequate to take care Of the tre-
mendous volume Of buSincss which
the country is now doing, in addi-
ton to moving large bodies Of troops
and their equipment. Our people can
do much to relieve this situation If
they will carry out the following
suggestions:
"All shippers Of carloads of mcr-
chandise should load cars as soon as
placed and load them to full capac-
ity.
"An receivers Of carload shipments
should unload and release cars i'm
mediately.
THE coal situation is especially
acute. and there is some complaint of
slow movement of coal cars. The
railroads are urged to see that there
is no further cause for complaints Of
this nature.
Cotton ginners should press baes
to the minimum size allowed by their
equipment. so that more bales can
be loaded per car.
Cotton and other merchandise
should be accumulated in minimum
car lots before being shipped, and
cotton exporters and mills should
buy in maximum car lots instead Of
in lots of any number of bales.
"The railroads have already issued
rules forbdding the shipment Of
compressed cotton in less than full
carloads, but it is especially import
ant to load uncompressed cotton to
capacity.
I'VE trust that the buyers and
sellers of cotton and other mercN -
disc will see to 1t that, wherever ts~
sible, merchandise is rendered -or
shipment in full carload lots an -
the most compact and uniform pack
ages"
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-09-19
JUST COMMON SENSE.

A good acreage in grain, we'll fer
Dor problem.
If wheat and oat seed are high, and
they probably will be, it will pay to
prepare your ground we'll and fertil-
iZe we'll and make all you can on
three or four or five acres.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-09-19

The bread you get from the -four
you make from the wheat you grow
is better and purer than any you get
from the -four you buy. There is very
little appendicitis in a section Of the
country which produces its own corn
and wheat and meat. And there is a
reason
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-17
Official Statements

direction Of the trenches which they had left
On the left bank of the Meuse there was
lively artillery fighting in the region Of -
Mort Homme.
GERMAN
BERLIN, Sept. 10 (DAY).-Flanders
Front.-The artillery activity was varied IN
extent. being especially intense at the Ypres-
MenIn road. where violent waves Of FIRE we're
directed against our sighting zone. Several
British battalions attacked there, but the as.
sault collapsed almost everywhere, with heavy
losses. North OF tho road the enemy forced
his way into our loren ost trenches on a
breadth of about company Southeast OF
hrras the enenlys fire suddenly increased to
the greatest intensity in the afternoon. After
creating an artificial fog the British broke
forth on front of l,500 metres near
Cherisy. Flame throwers and armored car,
were used 70 make way for the storminz
troops. Our powerful! defence with artillery
and machin. guns broke down the enemy,
thrust. Where tbs enemy reached our
trenches he was thrown back in hand to-
hand fighting Az the same point the enemy
repeated the attack shortly before nightfali.
Again the attack broke down. with heavy
losses
Front OF the German Crown Prince
Apart from accommodating engagements and a
vigorous destructive dire periodically in some
sectors. the fighting activity was slight
might In Flanders there fuctuat-
ing firing activity. with isolated infantry en-
gagements otherwise nothing OF importance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-17

the constitution of a strong revolu-
tionary power free from all compro-
mise with the counter-revolutlonary
bourgeois elements, aud announcing
they had decided TO Ccnvoke immedi-
ately general conference OF repre-
sentstives Of the whole organized de-
macracy for the settlement OF the
question OF constituting a power caps-
BILE Of leading the country until the
time the constituent assembly con-
yenes
The resolution adds that until this
conference is summoned the present
government will remain in power
working in close union with the revo-
lutionary democracy, wh;N is invited
TO give energetic support. II neces-
ssry, the resolution says, the govern
ment will act in close cooperation with
= committee for the safety OF the
revolution.
The people are called on TO await
patiently the summoning Of the CON
ference and to abstain from arbitrary
or illegal acts. At the close Of the
sitting il was announced the confer
cnce would be held in Petrograd not
later than September -.
Election OF the conSt .uont assembly
again has been postponed because the
work Of organization throughout the
country has not been completed. Elec'
lions TO the assembly now are fixed for
November 10 and the members are 10
convene November 2S (RusSiau cal
euGar).
The Ministry OF the Interior an
nounccs that on and after September
% no person will be permitted 70 en-
ser Petrograd without special authori-
zstion. The measure is said 20 be de-
signed TO prevent further overcrowd-
ing Of the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-17
u. s. Machine Power
To Decide the War
Ills Greatest in the World and
Will Win if Allies Persevere,
Saws j. l.. Garvin

LONDON, Sept. l6.-Il is beginning
to be realized here that the United
States has hitherto unsupported poten-
tialities as a lighting force which will
unuuestionally swing the war in favor
of the Entente Allies. The man-power
of the United States has always been
recognized as an important factor, but
J. L. Garvin, in THE Observer to-day
points out that The mach.ne-power OF
America stands unrivalled in the whole
world. In struggle which has largely
become a war Of machinery he believes
this extra and overwhelming force
makes victory absolutely certain.
Following his argument IN general
summary OF tn" situation 1T present, ne
says:
THE Western Allies have only u
hold on hard, IA they Will, until the
United States begins 10 take part as
first class fighting power next spring.
Then. with the submarine menace kept
at bay, and merchant shipping devel-
oped on scale for which we have
ceased to appeal, two decisive things
must follow.
The military pressure on Germany
will be more than ever increased, while
the enemy's strength is still diminish
ing. In sddition-and this supplement
tarv condition is vital-the Allies, nv
concentrated with full vigor on the
new revolutionary arm OF aircraft, will
have the undoubted ability 20 over
whelm Germany from above. These are
not dreams. They rest on the surcSt
Of practical calculations. supposing
definite and attainabe conditions to b.
fulhlled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-17
Berlin Oversees
Polish "Freedom"
People Told "War Expedi-
ents" Make German Con-
troll of Laws Necessary

BERLIN. Sept. Is. THE imperial
German and Austro-Hungarian letters
patent decreeing a new Polish state
were communicated to the people Of
Poland by Governor General Won Bese-
Ter in an audience at the royal palace
at noon yesterday. The form Of gov
eminent contemplated for the new state
is a constitutional monarchy, based on
universal direct suffrage.
While both powers of occupation re-
iterate a sincere desire to realize the
spirit of the proclamation of November
8, 1916, the provisions Of which are
nmplified and defined in the present de-
cree, II is ut the same time understood
that the transition of the present Po-
land TO n state of complete indcpen-
dence and severe igntv can be achieved
only by a safe and steady progression
while the war is IN progress. The Cen
trial Powers announce that they will be
obliged 20 occupy Polish soil during
that period for the purpose Of defend
ing their Eastern front.
Wartime expedients, IL also IS eX-
planned, make necessary the control OF
legislation likely to interfere with mill
tary rule or operations. For the pres
ent a triumvirate Of regents VIII rep
resent the Crown. 1t will appoint a
prime minister, who is TO summon
cabinet These agencies will select
temporary state council, which VIII be
the forerunner of a parliament TO be
elected later by popular vote.
This temporary body will enjoy the
full prerogatives OF legislative organ
ization. The council which recently re-
tired was permitted TO act only in an
advisory capacity. 1t was this limita-
ton which occssioned recurring fric-
ton and brought about the resignation
of the council in a body. While the
former council contained only twenty
five memoirs. il is planned TO increase
the new legislature TO three or four
mes that number.
The embryonic state will have no
authority 20 make foreign treaties or
enter into international contracts while
it remains under the domination Of the
powers of occupation, but will have
complete freedom to enact legislation
intended 20 meet internal conditions.
The educational and judicial systems
already are under its unrestricted con-
troll. The prime minister will be a re-
sponsible factor in the proposed orgsni-
zation and will sign all DEGREES jointly
with the three regents.
The date for the first popular cleo
tons to parliament will be determined
by the temporary organization COM
posed OF the regents, the prime minis
ter and the state council. The Arch
bishop of Warsaw, Prince Lubomirsky.
Mayor OF Warsaw, and Count Ostewsky
are mentioned as possible regents. Il
is proposed to select only native Poles
for the most important positions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-17
Italians Take 400
Men in New Drive
North of Gorilla
Advance Lines in Thanking
Movement Against
San Gabrielle

LONDON. Sept l6.-General Cador-
na has renewed his offensive on the
Bainsizza Plateau. Yesterday he shift
ed his attack from the northern to the
southeastern end Of the tsbleland, de-
livering a powerful! thrust toward the
Chiapovano Valley, gaining ground and
taking seventeen officers, over 400 men
and several machine guns.
The revival Of fighting activity on
the Bainsizza Plateau seems to ind-
cate double purpose Apparently the
Italians have now brought up their
heavy artillery over the conquered area
and are ready to dispute with the Aus
trians the cup-like rim of high ground
on which the enemy stands, in an
effort 70 push him back into the valley
Of the Idra and past Chispoyano. Also.
al! advances on the southeastern edge
of the plateau would have the effect of
fanking the Austrian positions on
Monts San Gabrielle, she frontal at
tscks against which have proved so
costly. Cadorna's thrust Of yesterday
was in the direction of the Ternova
Forest, from which many enemy bat
teries play upon the summit Of Monte
San Gabrielle. and may be turned upon
Monte San Daniele IL the former
stronghold should fall.
Rome declares that yesterdays as
sault was carried out by Ssssari troops
in the strength of brigade, and that
the Austrians could not resist their
dash. Enemy troops massed on the
Ravinica area, east Of Monte San Ga
briele, were attacked By two Italian
air Squadrors. which dropped two and
half tons Of bombs on the hostile
formatInnF.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-17
Cossacks Pledge
Loyalty to Kerensky
Refuse to Arrest General
Kaledines, but Denounce
New Revolt

PETROGRAD. Sept. 16.-The Grand
Council of the Don Cossacks, sitting at
Noyo Tocherkask, has been ordered by
the government TO arrest General Kale-
dimes. The council has replied that Il
is impossible to obey the order because
General Kaledines has 70 attend the
military conferences of the Cossacks H.
his official capacity as hetman OF the
Cossacks.
A. the same time the council passed
resolution protesting against the
charge that the Cossacks sympatnlzeG
with the counter revolution. The reso-
luton declares the loyalty o. the Cos
sacks % tho government ana eNhoTI-
all soldiers and citizens IL the Don
region 10 disregard the appeals o. IRE
spOns.ble bodies.
Premier Kerensky Yesterday issued
an order 20 the army and navy declsr-
me that the army Of General krymoh
IN ;ts march against Petrograd had no
intention whatever Of overthrow!ng the
government. to which Il Is entrely
ioval. 1t had been deceived by hrymoii
&. 70 its object.
The inquiry being made in Petrograd
shows that the Osuri cavalry d;vlsio"
which advanced to the River Narva
believed that s.. was TO defend the Ba.'
tic coast. which was threatened by
German invasion. Such junior officers
as were IN the plot, i; IS said, were
Influenced by talk about poor pay.
The Nohilev inquiry discloses tha'
the soldiers wero led 20 believe there
was anarchy snd panic Ia Petrogrsd
which wa getting no food supplies
The were assured that Genera
Korniioff old not intend tc upset th'
existing order, but aimed to take meas
ures against the DISCRIMINATION whicf
was helping the enemy.
Upon the other hand evidence agains'
the higher officers is accommodating
Twenty more officers, including Gen
qYal Kisliakof', have been arrested a
Mohilcv. Government agents alst
have arrested Colonel Lebedief, il
whose automobile were discovered
plans Of he operations against Petro
grad,
The troops which rebeiied with Gen
sya Korni,oF nave nearly ali returned
TO their former positions. The Savage
division now under command Of Gen
eral Polovtsef, formerly commando
o. the Petrograd district, IS on its way
back 10 the front.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-17
Stockholm Farley
Is Not Abandoned,
Say Organizers
Peace Conference Date lie
Be Fixed When Passport
Issues Are Overcome
Appeal to Workers
Enemies of Socialism De-
nounced for Refusal Of Safe
Conduct to Delegates

STOCKHOLM, Sept l6.-Foliowihg
conferences with the Russian delegates
who have returned from their mission
70 London. Paris and Rome, the or
gsnizing committee of the Stockholm
Conference. in a report on the present
situation, declares that the conference
has not been abandoned, but, on the
contrary that a date will be fixed as
soon as passport difficulties are over
come.
The Russian delegation is su.l con-
WINGED that the working classes OF
Great Britain, France and Italy are
unanimously In favor Of the confer
ence. because they believe that stable
neoce under which the interests OF
small nations will not be sacrificed TO
great nations, can be reached only by
a common, concerted effort on the part
Of the proletariat OF the entire world
"Tbe brutal retusa! Of passports,
SAYS the report, appears in the eyes OF
ali Of US as an exhibition of crushing
reaction. But il VIII be overcome. we
appeal TO the workers in Great Britain
France, Italy and America not to De De
prived of the elementary liberty 10 eN-
change views.
"The enemies of socialism have re-
sorted 10 the traditional man@uVre
against us: they have employed meIh,
dds Of insinuation and have invoked
non-existent documents TO impress the
masses. Above all, they have abused
the monopoly Of postal ard teiegraphie
services to miscoEtIue aud falsfy our
declarations"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-17
Russian Battleship Men
Shoot 4 of Their Officers

PETROGRAD. Sept. Let is report
~ from Helsingfors that the action o.
t5s general assembly of democratic
bodies in calling upon officers OF the
army and navy in Finland TO sign a
pledge Of fidelity 20 the Provisional
Government has resulted IN a misun-
derstanding on board the Russian bat
tleship Petropaylovsk Four officers
who refused to sign the pledge were
shot by members Of the crew.
The Helsingfors revolutionary com
ait,ee subsequently published an APP
neal to the ships crews condemning
INC action OF the men on the Petropav-
lovsk
Admiral Verdevski, Minister Of Ma
rine, has telegraphcd TO the central
committee Of the Baltic feet calling on
+, 10 prevent all excuses which dsoc-
,anize the navy and diminish its capa-
h,lity to meet the expected German Of
t.nsive,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-17
Deputies to Decide
French Graft Case
No Civil Action Against Tur.
mel, Whose Lost Banknotes
Created Spy Scandal

PARIS, Sept. 16.-Semi official an
nouncement was made to-day that Paul
Deschanel, president OF the Chamber
of Deputies, and the questors of the
Chamber would meet on Monday TO de-
eide what action should be taken re-
garding the charges againt Deputy
Tunnel AS Deputy he is immune
from civil prosecution.
The affair arose from the discovery
on July in the Deputies cloakroom at
the Chamber of an envelope containing
twenty-five Swiss l,000-franc bank
notes. The finder, an usher of the
Chamber. handed the envelope to the
ousstors. Then the matter was al
lowed to lapse.
The discovery was recalled, however.
Michaelis, made the statement that he
was fully informed By eye and ear wit
Eesses OF everything which was said
at the secret sittings of the Chamber.
II was intimated that the banknotes
had been given in payment for trea-
sonable acts on the part Of some Dep
uties.
Eventually the name OF NJ. Turmel
was mentioned in connection with the
incident. lie explained that he was the
legal adviser for Franco-Swiss firms
and received money in fees. II was
his custom, ne ssid, to leave large
amounts in his locker at the Chamber.
He added that his last trip to Switzer-
land was Oh May 10, and hence il was
out of the question that he could have
betrayed the proceedings in the secret
slttings, which were held in June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-17
Proclamation Gives
Kerensky NeV Authority,
Belief in Washington

WASHINGTON. Sept. 10 Premier
Kerensky's Provisional Government, by
declaring Russia 2 republic and the
government a constitutional organi2a-
ton. may clothe itself with authority
which Il has lacked heretofore, and
which it regards as necessary to pre-
serve sufficient political harmony 10
continue the war.
That Russia eventually would adopt
. republican form OF government has
mission TO Russia. Kerensky's proc
lamation caused some surprise here,
been generally assumed, and was pre-
dicted confidently by the American
coming at this time, however. Close
observers Of Russian revolutionary
politics believe il was prompted BY a
desire 10 reassure the radical Social
istic element Of the Workmen's and
Soldiers councils that the formal or
sanizat!on of a constitutional govern
ment would not be postponed indeh-
uitely To this extent it was inter
preted as a cspitulatiOn to the Social
Revolutionary party, Of which keren-
sky is leader
The Provisional Government, domi-
mated by the new Cabinet Of five min
isters with centralized powers, prob
ably will proceed to exercise arbi-
trarily functions which 1t would not
have dared before. Although there Is
no specific authority for its action,
the government apparently believes il
will meet less opposition than by con
'inuing the policy Of interminable re-
adjustments Of Cabinet and ministers
which have marked the short rcYo!u-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-17
-Cbe GREAT war; 3rd ID a
US. Fliers Will End War in 'l8,
German Prisoners Predict
Capvcs in France Admit Fear to Jersey Youth hat Oui
Avators Will Decide Confct-Letter from Italy
SAYS Guns Are Heard SO Miles Away

the Italian Commission now stopping
at the Majestic Hotel. The letter,
written from Bologna, describes the
huge artillery operations against Aus
tria.
81 an now about $50 kilometres ll5O
miles away from the battle line the
letter reads, but 80 intense and colos-
sal is our artillery fire along the
whole front that the desk on which |
am writing shakes continually a. il
an endless freight train, heavily load
ed, were passing at the very door OF
this building.
Italian Advance Spectacular
"Our offensive. as you know, began
about two weeks ago. was there. |
could never describe il to you. II is
the most spectacular and grandlose
thing the most imaginative mind
could ever fancy. It is undoubtedly
the greatest battle in the annals Of
mankind Remember what Nerxes
said to Leonidas at Thermopyls? We
could have said the same thing TO the
Austrians. We covered the sun, not
with arrows, however, but with mill
ions Of shells.
"Our men are in the heroic mood.
You can feel that in the air. Every
ono is confident of a great victory.
Beyond Hermsda lies our Martyr Tri-
este; beyond Gorilla lies Laibach, the
gate of Vienna. the gate to a com
plete victory for the Allies. Do the
Americans realize this? Do they APP
preciate what we are doing? Send
me some American newspapers;
want to see what they think of u.s.