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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Washington, March 22.-President
Wilson's decision TO call Congress
earlier than the date first fixed for
the extra session, April 16, was an
nounced "Wednesday. The President
mind finally was made up as the re-
suit OF Tuesdays cabinet meeting, at
which practically a unanimous opin-
ion was expressed that while prepare
tons to put the nation in a full state
OF armed neutrality were going for
ward, Congress, which alone has the
war-making power, should be sum-
moned.
The Presiden. deliberated on the
question until late Tuesday night and
early Wednesday made his decision
He chose April because he thought
1t would be impossible for all mem
bers of Congress to reach Washing
ton earlier.
The sentiment in Congress 10 I'M
derstood to be overwhelmingly in IA
vor of a declaration that as result
of Germany's acts against the United
States a state of war already exists.
The foremost overt act which
brought the President to his decision
was the torpedoing without warning
of the American merchantmen Vigt-
| lancia with the loss OF fifteen lives,
some of them Americans.
When the President addresses Con-
| gress he is expected to go into the
details of the situation very fully, par
| ticularly as to how it affects the flu
| ture OF the United States. While 1t
| is not known how much money Presi-
dent Wilson may suggest to Congress
as necessary to meet the situation,
| leaders in the Senate have held the
view that not less than 5000c4 900
| should be granted at once in case war
is declared 1t is not probable that
legislation giving such a sum would
meet with any opposition.
A volunteer army of 100000 is
T planned as a nucleus of what eyentu-
ally would be an army of 5000. 900
and would be assembled in training
camps
The Presidents proclamation call
ing an extra session of Congress April
follows:
Whereas. Public interests require
| that the Congress of the United States
should be convened in extra session
at IL O'Clock, noon, on the I'd day Of
April, 1917. to receive communica-
ton concerning grave matters of ma
tional policy which should be taken
| Immediately under consideration;
Now, therefore, l. Woodrow VIII
son, President OF the United States
of America. do hereby proclaim and
| declare that an extraordinary occa-
sion requires the Congress of the
| United States to convene in extra ses-
sion at the capitol in the city of Wash
ington on the I'd day of April, 1917, at
| IL o'clock, noon at which all persons
who shall at that time be entitled to
act as members thereof are hereby re,
| quired to take notice.
| Given under my hand and seal of
| the United States of America, the 21st
| day of March, in the year of our Lord,
one thousand, nine hundred and seven
| teen. and of the independence of the
United States the one hundred and
| forty-first
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23
Emergency Military Appropriation,

Denver.-In order that he may use
the 100000 emergency military appro-
priation both for preparation of the
National Guard of Colorado and for
mobilization in case of war with Ger
many, Governor Julius c. Gunter is in
vestigating the advisability of an
amendment to the long appropriations
bill pending before the General AS
sembly. The 100000 appropriation
was inserted in the bill originally Or
" With the idea that ii should be used
in case OF war and then to pay for
mobilization.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23
Financial Manager for Cody Fund.

Denver.-At meeting of the ex.
ecutive committee of the William F.
Cody Memorial Association, Secre-
tary A U. Mayfield was employed as
financial manager for the campaign
to raise funds for the memorial shaft
to be erected in Buffalo Bills memory
on Mount Lookout. The committee
also has determined, at the request
Of the G. A r. to change the date
for the burial ceremonies, which had
been set for Decoration day. 1t is
probable that the following Sunday
will be selected
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23
GENERAL

Oscar G. Murray of Baltimore, Nd,
formerly president of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad. left the bulk OF his 81
100000 fortune TO found home for
widows and orphans of employees OF
that railroad.
w. G. Lee. head of the Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen and leader OF
the four brotherhoods in their fight
against the railroads. declared in New
York he would have been better
pleased had the Supreme Court found
the Adamson act unconstitutional.
Under cover of darkness seven sail
ors of the German commerce raiders
Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel
Frederick, inierned at the Philadel-
phia navy yard, made an attempt to
escape, all seven being captured by
marines and police after shots were
fired at the fugitives.
1t became known in New York that
liam F. McCombs from her husband,
former chairman of the Democratic
national committee. Mrs. McCombs
was Miss Dorothy Williams, daughter
of Col. and Mrs. John R. Williams of
Washington They were married in
London. Nov. Z, 1913.
Maj. Gen. Pershing. commander of
the Southern division. officially
thanked Gen. Jose Carlos Murguia,
Mexican commander in Juarez, for the
friendly relations which have been es-
tablished between the American and
Mexican army officers on the border
Increased freight rates seem sure to
be demanded by the railroads to COM
pensate them for the $4,000 900 a
year increased wages which expert -
Inmates have shown that by bowling TO
the will of the employees the railroads
must expend annually TO meet the ~
vised payroll.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23
SPORTING NEWS

Sailor kirke was awarded the deci-
sion over Joe Flynn in Denver al the
y. A C. at the end OF a hard fifteen
round bout
Johnny Kilhane. the featherweight
ampion, defeated Eddie shannon of
San Francisco in six-round bout at
Philadelphia
By breaking &c out of IS birds,
Blaine led the marksmen at the regu-
lar weekly practice shoot OF the Pu-
eblo. Colo, Trapshooters' Association.
Another worlds record was made in
the American Bowling Congress tour
nament at Grand Rapids, Mich R
Meyer and Louis Waldecker OF St
Louis cut down 81 for the highest
game ever shot in the doubles.
The Pinehurst, y. c.. tennis tourna-
ment ended with the finals in the
women's singles and the mixed dou-
bles. Miss Caroline Bogart OF Eliza
beth Town and Country Club defeated
Miss Eleanor Gates, Nassau Country
Club, in the singles, ca. Ga, and,
paired with Jack Latting OF Locust
Valley, defeated Miss Gates and r. A.
Bale. South Shore Club, in the dou-
b!es Ga ca
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23
capp Salary Ordered Paid.

The fight waged by Warden NJ. p.
Capp of the State Reformatory against
the custer proceedings Instituted by r.
l.. Shaw is one step nearer victory for
him when he was allowed $500 in
back salary by State Auditor Lecken-
by. The State Board Of Corrections.
recently appointed by Governor Gun
ter. at its organization meeting, or
dered the salary Of Capp paid. The or
ders were signed by Mrs. Helen l..
Grenfell. president. and Frank J.
Hoag, secretary Of the new commits
sion
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23
Michigan Guard Ordered Recruited.

Detfoit, Mich.-Michigans National
Guard will be raised Immediately from
approximately 5000 men to 10000
men, according to orders sent from
Washington to Col. John S. Bersey,
adjutant general of Michigan.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23
Move clveks Ahead for Summer.

Rome.-A decree has been promul-
gated directing all Italian clocks to
be advanced one hour from April 1
to Sept 80.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23
COLORADO
STATE NEWS
DATES FOR COMING EVENTS.

Sept. 17-22-Colorado State Fair At Pu-
ebIo.
May i7-e5-ConYen,ion Colorado Sun
day School Association at Colorado
SPRING.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23
FOREIGN

Fernand Labor, who was attorney
for Capt. Alfred Dreyfus. died in
Paris after long and painful illness.
Alexandra Ribot. in setting up the
French Cabinet in fortyeight hours, u
understood TO have beaten all speed
records.
The entire Russian Baltic fleet and
the fortresses a, Viborg and Syeaborg
have joined the revolutionary move
ment in Russia.
Premier Lloyd George announced in
the House OF Commons that he would
move a motion OF congratulation TO
the Russian duma
The ashes OF the Duchess OF Con
naughJ, whose remains were cremet-
ed. were inferred in the crypt OF the
Albert memorial chapel at Windsor.
The abdication Of Emperor Nicholas
was signed at the town OF Pskoff,
where the train on which he was tray
cling toward Petrograd was halted
All clocks in France will be put for.
ward one hour at midnight March "a
according to the summer time bill
which has been passed by Parliament
One Of the most notable movements
among the politically rejuvenated pop
ulace OF Perrograd is the growing agi-
tation for the participation OF women
in the political life OF the country.
Russia government, il was learned
at the foreign office in Petrograd, will
,r1s Il IL - Il % n
council OF ministers until the conyoca-
ton OF the constitutional assembly.
During the month OF February. says
al admiralty statement from Berlin
altogether 1858 merchant ships OF an
aggregate tonnage OF 1sl,5OO gross
we're lost by war measures OF the cen
trail powers
Three American steamships have
been sunk by German submarines.
The vessels destroyed were the City
OF Memphis, the Illinois and Vigilan-
cia. Thirty-nine persons, including a
number Of Americans. are missing.
Fifteen members Of the crew OF the
American steamer Vigilancia lost their
lives when the steamer was torpedoed
by German submarine. The surviy-
ors were in lifeboats from Friday
morning until Sunday afternoon.
An energetic defence OF the late Lord
Kitchener was made in the House OF
Commons by former Premier Asquith
who replied 10 criticisms leveled at
his government by the recently pub
lished report of the Dardanelles com
mission.
Republic or democratic monarchy, a
united Russia. and an intention 10
fight the war TO the bitter end, will
rise from the ruins OF the old autoc-
racy. There will be no separate peace
with Russia s enemies. This was the
outstanding development Of more than
a week OF startling developments, &C.
cording to a Petrograd report.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23
Senate Plans New Liquor Limit.


The special committee on temper
ance legislation Of the Senate, con-
sisting of Senators Coltman, Staley
and Peterson, to which was referred
all the bills on temperance pending in
the Senate, practically agreed on the
bill that will be reported and recon-
mended for passage. The bill will be
practically the same as the Horton
bill which passed the House about
five weeks ago. The main difference
will be in the larger amount of liquor
that will be permitted users in this
state.
Ask Extra Session on School Bills.
Realizing that there is but scant
chance of getting the educational
code bill through the Legislature at
the present session, and that the fate
of other bills affecting educational in
situations is uncertaip, committee
has been organized to call upon Gov
ernor Gunter and urge . special SEES
sion for the purpose of considering
matters pertaining to school legisla-
ton. The committee includes the
members of the educational code com.
mittee who spent a year and $4,000 in
drafting a state code.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23

The appropriations committee OF
the House and subcommittee of the
Senate finance committee agreed up
on the appropriations to be made for
the state penal and charitable insti-
tutions for the biennial period The
total sum of SLIGO 900 is provided for
the purpose. which is but little more
than the amount allowed two years
ago.
The appropriations are divided Is
follows:
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-03-23
CONCRESSCALLED
FOR WAR SESSION
PRESIDENT SETS APRIL 2 AS pAv
WHEN He WILL ASK pEcLARA-
TON AGAINST GERMANY. .
U. S. ALREADY IN STRIFE
SESSION TO CONSIDER GERMAN
ACTION IN SINKING THREE
US. MERCHANT SHIPS.

Western s.~.pAper Union New. Service.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
ENGLAND's FOOD GETTING Low,
Stocks Lowest In History Of Nation.
Continue After War,

London, Feb. 23.-David Lloyd
George, the British prime minister,
to-day presented to the House of
Commons. In speech lasting an
hour and half, his program for COP
ing with the problem of shortage Of
shipping space.
The speech was serious and
grave effort, the premier giving his
audience little opportunity foc en-
thusiasm and endeavoring to concen-
trate attention on the serious situa-
ton with which the nation is faced,
owing to the shortage Of food stocks,
ana the German submarine menace
The stocks Of food in Great Bri-
tain at the present time are lower
than they ever have been before, Mr..
Lloyd-George said. 1t was essential
for the life Of the nation, he declar-
ed, that every possible effort be made
to increase home production. The
importation Of apples, tomatoes and
fruits will be prohibited entirely.
The opinion was expressed by the
premier that food prices were not
likely to decrease for long time af-
ter the war, inasmuch as Germany
would then be heavier purchaser
than ever before.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
Aged Columbia Dead.

Columbia. Feb. 25.-Philip Motz.
81 years OF age, one of Columbia's
Oldest and best known citizens, died
at the home Of his daughter, Mrs.
w. j. Keenan,. yesterday morning af-
ter short illness. The death of
Mr.. MotZ, although he was far ad-
vanced in years, came as shock and
surprise to his many friends. He was
born in Jacobsweiler, Bavaria. Ger
many, in August, 1892. At the age
OF is he left the Fathcrland and
came to America, the land Of prom
ise. He remained in New York city
about one year, and then in quest Of
new fields for his ambitions, he came
South. He was in business in Will
mington for about ten years, or until
1861, but at the outbreak Of the War
Between the Sections he came to Co.
lumbia and served the cause Of the
Confederacy throughout the war as
a swordmaker here.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
Whiskcy Bont Captured.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 2S.-;ke
Boseman, master, and Horace Jones,
negro mate, of the schooner Eliza-
beth Clark, blockade runner captur-
ed by the Virginia police gunboat
Commodore Maury IN a fight in
which Capt. Boseman and Jones we're
wounded, were held by The justice of
the peace at lrvington to-day to an
swer to the Lancaster county grand
jury for violating the Virginia liquor
laws by selling whiskny in tidewater
counties. The Maury, under Capt.
Doggett, has gone to Norfolk. lcav-
ing the Clark at Irvington in charge
Of a prize crew.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
Flat Shoals Honor Roll.

Following is the honor roll Of Flat
Shoals Graded School for the mouth
ending February 90:
7th Grade-Cora Barrett, Viola
Head.
9th Grade-None.
5th Grade-Beatrice Head. Jesse
Sloan.
4th Grade-Enie Rodgers.
Sd Grade-Leora Head, Pearle
Rodgers, Johnnie Sloan.
I'd Grade-Hubert Barrett, Clar-
ence Crow, Alma Sloan, Ola Mae
Tow.
Adv. lat Grade-None.
lst Grade-Rufus Head, Jessibel
barrett. Esta Arve, Principal.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
Spring Colds Are Dangerous.

Sudden changes Of temperature and
underwear bring spring colds with
stuffed up head, sore throat and gene
raj cold symptoms. A dose Of DR..
Kings New Discovery Is sure relief.
This happy combination Of antiseptic
balsams clears the head, soothes the
iirritated mebranes and what might
have been a lingering cold is broken
up. Don't stop treatment when relief
10 first felt, as half-cured cold is
dangerous. Take DR.. Kings New Dis
covery till your cold is gone.---Ady.1.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
William McAliSter.

On January Is, 1917, the spirit Of
William McAlister winged it's way
from earth back to the God who gave
1t. Quietly, peacefully as he had
lived, so he passed away. He had
been i'll for several months, and for
some time his loved ones realized
that the end was near. Although a
great sufferer at times, lie bore It pa
tiently. quietly submitting to the will
OF God.
He was born May &c, 1891, a
short distance from where he died,
so his whole life was spent in the
same community. He was quiet and
unassuming in his manner, vet ever
ready to render assistance to those
in need with whom he came in con-
tact. 1t brought sadness to many
hearts when it became known that
"Willie is dead" for he counted his
friends by his acquaintances.
He was the eldest child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. d. B. McAlister, who, with four
brothers and two sisters, survive
him. He was the first to be taken
out Of the family. He gave himself
to Christ in early life and was bap-
tized into the fellowship Of the Pop
lar Springs Baptist church on Sep
tember s, 1912. He was happily
married to Miss Annie Brucke, who.
with two little sons. Jesse and Clyde.
survives him. He was a loyal and
faithful husband, a fond and loving
father. The vacancy caused by his
death Is one that can never be filled.
Their loved one has gone to rest; his
last battle has been fought. his vic
tory Is won. He has gone "iust
| over there to join the angels in
Gods eternal home.
Weep not, kind friends; your loss
Is his gain. ""To die Is landing on
some silent shore where pillows
never beat, nor tempest roar
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
w. III. Penney.

| read in sorrow The Courier's an
nouncement OF the death OF w. H.
Penney. | knew him we'll and ad-
mired him much. ! was in school
with him during the years 1S57-'5S,
at Bounty Land, and in 1SG4-5 we
were In the army together. l have
no recollection Of ever seeing him
mad or hearing him speak an angry
or unkind word. AS a school boy he
was kind, atfable, attentive, studious
AS soldier, kind, affable, determin-
ed, courageous. l have often won
dered that man or boy could, at all
times and under the most trying cir
cumstances, be kind and affable in
the army, for there more things come
up to veX and harass than anywhere
else. But as soldier these charac-
teristcs were just as noticeable in
him as they were when he was a
school boy.
At Bounty Land some of his ap-
preciative schoolmates were Jimmie
ling, Dave Stribling, j. H. Doyle and
w. e. Doyle. all Of whom were later
his comrades in Company G., Seventh
South Carolina Cavalry, and while
the rest Of us were mouthing about
something Gas was usually the easel
"Billy'-as we called him-was al
| ways ready with a pleasant word.
Let us trust that when the time
came for his rapt and peaceful soul
to view scenes on the other shore, his
thoughts turned to us with the re.
quest:
Say not good night, but In some
brighter cline
Bid me Good Morning."
w. e. d.
league, Texas, Feb. "a.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07

these bonds that link with dear
grandfather on high, nor will our
duties below interfere. with the sa-
cradness Of our relations with him.
HE wishes not to see us In sorrow;
he doubtless sympathizes with us,
and could we hear his sweet voice, he
would tell us to dry our tears and
Dlnd ourselves to our Saviour and
1oyfully perform all duties on earth
till our time to ascend shall come
The pressure Of his hand and the last
fond look Of his glazing eye turned
upon us. even in his last moments, to
give us one more assurance of affec-
ton.
Funeral services were held in the
home Of the deceased, being conduct
ed by Rev. B. F. Murphree, assisted
by Revs. NJ. G. Holland and ]. A..
Bond, after which the pallbearers,
who were his four sons and two
sons-in-law, namely, d. T., J. F., D.
Fl. and |. S. Alexander, A. G. Smith
and w. P. Stewart, bore the remains
to its last resting place, which was
only few yards away, and there en-
tered In the Alexander family ceme-
terry, by the side Of his son, William
Talton, who passed away January II VI,
1897.
Why should we mourn after dear
grandfather, when we know his
death was an emblem of peace and
rest with his Saviour? 1t was but a
temporal crown which fell at the
gates Of Paradise. While we mourn
the loss Of our dear grandfather, he
has gone to that bright home, where
there will be no more pain. sorrow,
nor trouble. He is rejoicing around
the white throne, and can never,
never return to be soothed by his
loved ones, who so tenderly cared
for him. Gone, but not forgotten!
Daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C..
Smith.
Salem, Feb. 26, 1917.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
Items from COncIOSs,

Coneross, Feb. 26.-Special: Mr..
and Mrs. II. II. Dilworth, Of Seneca,
spent few hours with j. v. Dill
worth Sunday.
Miss Carrie Gambrell who Is in
school at Anderson, visited home
folks for few days last week.
Mrs. Kilburn, Of Westminster.
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. o. Alexander and family.
Enoch BreaZeale and Mrs. b. ID.
Breazeale, Of Westminster, were vis-
itors in this community this week.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
]. 4 !. j. !. j. !. i. !. i. !. !. i. j.
j. TRIBUTES OF RESPECT, !.
- !. i !. !. !. !. !. ]. !. ]. !. !. j.
NeilI W. Maco,,Iny
Neill w, Maca,lay

Netll w. Macaulay.
Whereas, the Great and Supreme
Ruler of the Universe has, in His in
finite wisdom, removed from among
us one of our worthy and esteemed
fellow-laborers. Neill w. Macaulay:
and, whereas, the long and intimate
relation held with him in the faith
ful discharge Of his duties in this or
sanlZat1on makes it eminently befit-
ting that we record our appreciation
of him. Therefore, be it resolved
l. That the wisdom and ability
which he has exercised in the aid Of
our organization, by service, contri-
buttons and counsel, will be held in
grateful remembrance.
=. That the sudden removal Of
such a life from our midst leaves
vacancy and shadow that will be
deeply realized by all the members
and friends of this organization, and
will prove serious loss to the COM
munity and the public.
3. That with deep sympathy with
the bereaved relatives Of the de-
ceased we express our hope that even
so great loss to us all may be over
ruled for good by Him who doeth all
things we'll.
4. That a copy Of these resolutions
be spread upon the records of this
organization, copy printed in the
county papers and copy forwarded
TO the bereaved family
r. w. Grubbs.
|. l.. Burley,
w. A. Honea,
Committee Of the Rural Letter Car
riers' Association OF Oconee Coun-
tv, s. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
You Need a Spring Laxative.

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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
Many DcsertcIs w. Va. Regiment.

Charleston, w. ", Feb. 21.-
Eighty-five members of the Second
West Virginia Regiment have desert
ed since tho regiment left here last
fall for San Antonio, Texas accord
Ing to a report made to the Adjutant
General. The Adjutant General has
been authorized to offer reward of
$50 for their arrest
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-07
Whenever You Need 0eneral Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic Is equally valuable as q
General Tonic because It contains the
we'll known tonic properties of QUININE
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.