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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
TwENTY-ONE ARE DROWNED
As Another American Ship is Sent to
Bottom Without Warming,

Washington, March 22.-Ameri-
can Consul Mahin, at Amsterdam,
cabled the State Department tonight
that tn" American steamer Healdton,
sunk by a submarine yesterday off
Terchselling, Holland, was torpedoed
without warning and that 20 Of the
crew were drowned. The consul's
dispatch follows:
standard Oil ship Healdton. from
Philadelphia for Rotterdam, cargo OF
oil, torpedoed without warming, S.15
evening of 21st, 25 miles north Of
Terchseiling, Holland Twenty of
crew drowned. One died of injuries.
Others taken to north Of Holland.
Submarine seen after torpedoing.
More details to follow"
The sinking of the Healdton adds
another grave chapter to the story of
war waged against American ship.
ping by Germany to be laid before
Congress by President Wilson at the
special session he has called for April
2. 1t can cause no immediate
change in the situation. Since the
destruction of three American ships
'nst Saturday and Sunday admins
tration officials have considered that
state Of war existed, and it is to
meet this situation that Congress has
been summoned to authorize steps
beyond the arming Of merchantmen.
The Hea]dton was unarmed, hav-
ing left port before the President au-
thorized the navy to furnish guns
and gunners to the merchantmen.
Her fate serves to heighten the pro-
found interest with which the gov
ernment aud the public awaits the
time when an American vessel pre-
pared and ready to send a shell into
hostile submarine on sight will en-
ter the war zone.
Sailed for Neutral Port.
Philadelphia, March 20. - The
steamer Healdton sailed from Ches-
ter, Pa, on January 26 for Rotter-
dam with 2,137,711 gallons OF re-
fined petroleum, valued at $1O6,-
$50. She was last reported three
days later 720 miles east Of Della
ware Breakwaters
The Healdton was commanded by
Capt. Christopher and carried crew
Of 3S men. She was built at Green
ock, Scotland, in 1908. Her home
port was New York.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
Sinking OF Ships Pleasing to Germans

Amsterdam, March 22.-Count
Won Reventlow, writing in the Deut-
sche Tages Zeitung, says with refer
ences to the sinking. of the American
steamers City Of Memphis, Illinois
and Vigilancia:
1T Is good that American ships
have been obliged to learn that the
German prohibition is effective and
that there is no question of distinct
i've treatment for the United States.
IN view Of such losses there is only
one policy for the United as for the
small European maritime powers.
namely, to retain their ships in their
own ports as long as the war lasts"
The Dusseldorfer General Anzei-
ger says that the sinking of three
American ships Is certain to produce
especial satisfaction.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28

The Qulnlne That Does Not Affect The Head
Because OF Its tonic and laxative effect. LAXA-
TiVi: BROMO DUMMIES better than ordinary
Quiiine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of Il. w. GROVE. 25c,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
Gas Bombs Kill Women and Children

Corfu. Greece. March 21.-As-
phyXiating gas bombs thrown into
the open city Of Monastir by the Bull
garians in their violent lombard
ment on March II killed more than
60 civilians, including 25 women and
81 children, according to the Serbian
press bureau. Nearly 20 others,
mostly women and childre', were
killed by shell fire. The b. .eau has
received the following from S, loniki:
"According to supplementary re-
ports the exact number OF the vic
tins of the terrible bombardment of
the open town of Monastir by the
Bulgarians on March II was: Killed,
five old men, nine women, five chill
dren: wounded, two old men, two
women; killed by asphyxiating gas,
six old men, 20. women, 81 children;
suffering from effects OF gas, 81,
who are not expected to recover"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
COUNTY CLAIMS APPROVED.

Following are the claims that were
passed on by the County Board of
commissioners at their regular
meeting OH March 2, 1917:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
HER SERVANT PROBLEM
WAS EASILY SOLVED
SINCE THEN SHE SAYS SHE HAS
FELT BETTER THAN
IN YEARS
III AM so THANKFUII."
Went Right After Causes of Her
Troubles and Results Were
Pleasing,

'Tanlac relieved my stomach trou-
BILE. those choking spells and the
other painful symptoms l had in a
few days, and have not suffered
with these ailments since," said Mrs.
j. f. Burgess, of Belton, on Febru-
airy Gath. while praising Tanlac in a
public statement. 81 had been suf-
ferer for a long time from indiges-
ton and several other ailments that
were the result of the indigestion.
had severe choking spells and it
seemed that there was lump in my
throat as big as a hickory nut, and
it was impossible for me to eat with
out hurting afterwards and had no
appetite, either.
MY nerves were bad, and ! was
troubled lot with sleeplessncss.
Part of the time was so weak |
could not do my house work. and
shortness of breath was another all
ment that caused me untold discom-
fort
Il had heard so much about Tan
lac. and my condition. it seemed.
would not improve, so | decided, to
give Tanlac a chance to better it, and
Tanlac did all right. 1t relieved the
nervousness, and | never have nerv-
GUS spells now. l was freed of the
indigestion, too, for which am SO
thankful. and I soon was strong and
able to do my work. Those choking
spells were ended. In fact. | am In
good health and have been since a
few days after I started Tanlac.
though quit taking Tanlac six
months ago. had been in bad health
about two years before | started TAX
ing Tanlac, but about year ago I
became so much worse that I had to
have servant do my house work.
''Tanlac got ME in good shape, and
! feel better now than | have for
seven or eight years."
Tanlac, the master medicine, is
sold exclusively by Bells Drug Store,
Walhalla; J. G. Cain. Oakway; Sa-
lem Drug Co., Salem; Seneca Phar-
macy, Seneca; Stonecypher Drug
Co., Westminster.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
"Our lIndy Of the Navy"

Philadelphia, March 21.--Miss
Loretta Walsh. OF this oity, said to
be the first woman to enlist in the
United States navy under the new
order of Secretary Daniels, admit
ting women to tho navy, enrolled
here to-day.
She was designated as chief yeo-
man and assigned to open a recruit
ing station here. Miss Walsh Is 22
years old.
More than 100 men, most OF them
skilled mechanics, applied for enlist
ment to-day in the newly organized
naval coast defense reserve.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
II !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. j. J.
eXs OUR =.
:. METHODIST EDUCATIONAL J..
y. CAMPAIGN. =.
i j. i !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !.

i trust, Mr.. Editor. you will let
re call attention to The Methodist
'rpring drive for our educational
IT. vi iutions in South Carolina. You
k1 ;" we have two conferences in
SO I'm Carolina now, but we hold our
inf..tutions jointly. And an elabo-
rate program OF services has been
arranged that covers the State like
the dew. April is the time. Dis
tin"u'shed speakers, laymen as we'll
as preachers, educators, lawyers and
business men will cover the Anderson
district; while the local talent will
not be neglected.
At Walhalla, the pastor will
preach the first Sunday on Decision
and Vocation Day. On the second,
Easter Sunday, the usual Easter SER
mon will be preached, and the pas
tor will also outline the work Of the
campaign for our congregation. On
the evening of the third Sunday
tlbth), Rev. Dr.. Mark L.. Carlisle
will make an educational address,
and the cause be further presented.
We are trying to raise 100000
for our colleges-Wo offord, Columbia
and Lander. Cash, or notes in three
annual installments are taken. We
stand facing great opportunity, and,
1t is hoped our people will realize
that they are "come to the kingdom
for such a time as this"
There will not be the usual even
ing services at the Methodist church
during the month OF April, as the
pastor will be helping in the cam
pHign elsewhere. But our Presbyte-
rian brethren will call in their SER
vice the third Sunday evening, which
will give Dr.. Carlisle an opportunity
to reach the whole town. The Doc
tor, former pastor here, and one Of
our foremost preachers, needs no in
PRODUCTION to the readers Of The Cou-
rior. But we cordially invite all,
hear him. J. l.. Stokes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
WHY WOMEN SUFFER-.
Many Walhalla Women Are Learning
the Cause,

Women often suffer, not knowing
the cause
Backache, headache. dizziness,
nervousness,
Irregular kidney action. weakness.
languor-
Each torture of itself.
Together hint at weakened kid
Strike at the root-get to the
cause.
No other remedy more highly en-
dorsed than DOan's Kidney Pills.
Recommended by Thousands
Endorsed at home.
Here's convincing testimony from
Walhalla citizen.
Mrs. J. f. Rochester. Factory Hill,
Walhalla, says: 81 can hardly de-
scribe the misery endured from
backache. When | was washing, the
pains in the small Of my back we're
so severe that had to lie down un-
til they let up a little. I was nery-
ons and there seemed to be a heavy
burden resting on my shoulders. Ny
kidneys acted too frequently and
that. bothered me lot. Black specks
often appeared before my eyes. /
tried many medicines, with no bene-
Mt. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills,
however, procured from the Norman
Drug Co.., felt relief and two boxes
liked me up in fine shape"
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy.-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mrs Rochester had, Foster -Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
Notes from COneross.

Coneross, March 19.-Special:
Mrs. Mary Dilworth and daughter
Jennie spent last week with rela-
tives and friends in Seneca.
Mrs. S. NJ. Hunsinger visited her
sister, Mrs. Wilburn Abbott, Of West
Union, last week.
G. G. Myers, of Oakway, was in
this community on business a few
days last week.
Paul Armstrong, of Richland, was
business visitor here few days
ago.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate
Of r. w. DRIVER, deceased, are
hereby notified to make payment
to the undersigned, and all persons
having claims against said Estate
will present the same, duly attested,
within the time prescribed by law or
barred w, C.. DRIVER,
Executor OF the Estate of r. w. Dri-
ver, deceased.
Feb. 28, 1917. a-12
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28

Any person can half-sole his own
shoes with recently invented soles
that are attached by clamps around
the edges.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
Five Meet Death by Tornado.

Little Rock, March 21.--Mr and
Mrs. Charles Weatherington, Arthur
Herring, Milton Hutcherson and
MRS. Matte Harm were killed in a
tornado near Dekark last night, ac-
cording to reports received here.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
Orders to Naval Base Hospital.

New York, March 21.--The first
naval base hospital OF the American
Red Cross stationed in Brooklyn has
received word to be ready for active
service, 1t was announced to-day. It's
equipment Is stored at the New York
navy yard.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take LAxArIvE BRoMo Quinlne It stops the
Cough and Headache aud works off the Cold
Druggists refund money II II fails to cure.
Z. W. GROVES signature on each box. Csc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
MORE THAN 81 900 COPIES SOLD DAILY.


invoking senatorial courtesy Gum Shoe Bill stone has de-
demand that depoSed the chrnaShP
committee relations.
Gum Shoe Bill will be found in the same vitality important position
for the extra session, April 10
This that the president and his cabinet either VIII have TO deal
foreign relations thru an avowed
the administrations policy not deal with it at all
They probably adopt the latter policy would be unsafe to do
otherwise.
The mental processes of the senators who put senatorial courtesy
this critical time beyond the understanding
folk
a Here is who by the meres acct
lands the important position the senate He uses
position enbaras the president in the midst of national
crisis Then important which he has obtained
of his position He does everything in his power to make appear
threatening with and toa the rest of the world
divided its allegiance the president
He leads successful fbuster which prevents nnetenths majority of
his voting sustain the president his determination
defend American lives and ships the free And Immediately
this record the
reached its his lowsenaors reappon him
position beoued better than senatorial
surprising confidence which the people used have in the
has been reduced almost to the vanishing point?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
FOOD SOURINC IN
STOMACH CAUSES
INDIGESTION, GAS
"Pape's Diapepsin' Relieves
Stomach Distress in Five
Minutes.

Wonder what upset your stomach
which portion OF the food did the
damage-do you? Well. don't both.
err. II your stomach is in a revolt |.
II sick. gassy and upset. and what
you just ate has fcrmented apd
turned sour: head dizzy and
aches belch gases and acids and
eructate undigested food: breath
foul. tongue coated-just take lii.
tie Pape's Diapepsin TO help
neutralize acidity and in five
minutes you wonder what became
OF the indigestion and distress.
Millions of men and women to.
day know that II Is needless 10
have dyspepsia. A little Dia.
pepsin occasionally keeps the
stomach sweetened and they eat
their favorite foods without fear.
II your stomach doesn't take
care OF your liberal limit without
rebellion; IL your food is damage
instead of a help: remember, the
quickest. surest, most harmless re.
lief is Pape's Diapepsin, which
costs only fifty cents for a large
case at drug stores. It's truly won.
derful-it stops fermentation and
acidity and sets things straight. so
gently and easily that II is really
astonishing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
MOTHERS, DO THIS
When the Children Cough, Rub
Musterole on Threats
and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms
may develop into Group. or worse.
And then's when you're glad you have
a jar OF Mus,erolc at hand TO give
prompt. sure relief. 1t does not blister.
AS first aid and certain remedy,
Musterolc is excellent. Thousands OF
mothers know II. You should keep a
jar in the house.
II is the remedy for adults, too.
Relieves sore throat. bronchitis, ton
silitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma, nett
ralgia, headache. congestion, pleurisy.
rheumatism, luinbago, pains of back
or joints, sprains, sore muscles, chill
blains. frosted feet and colds OF the
chest (it often prevents pneumonia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
~ GILBERT SURFACE

Tho great war Will continue and
Involve more natlonA. squand y
boarded wealth aud natural ~.
sources until the entire people o.
ths earth are reduced 10 poverty
Disease Ferms. born and bred in
decsying human bodies. will spread
and become a pcstilencc. carrying
away halffed and hAlfciothed pee.
pie by tho thoukands.
National sclfiEhncsA snd greed o,
gain must pass away before a
stable peace can be estabiithei
and long endure.
Ono grand ooufedcracy OF all
states. ono parliament OF all man
Kind. kingicss nation. q tarifflcns
exchange OF commerce. and gov.
eminent owned ships and railroads
must be tho final solution 10 this
terrible war OF commerciaiis,n
When tho proper time arrives, In.
ventive genius. scientific research
and the natural wealth OF the earth
can and will be turned from de
struction into channels OF blessed.
ness for all humanity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
CHAPTER III.

| Nothing more than de SPANS
announcement that he would sus.
tain his Safeguards was necessary
to arouse n violent resentment at
Cnlabasas and among the Morgan
following.
| Sassoon. owing TO the indignity
put upon him. nourished a particu-
lar 81 ievance against Frank Elpaso.
His chance came one night when
Elpaso had unwisely allowed him.
relf TO be drawn into a card game
at Calabasas Inn. Elpaso was no
toriously stickler for n square
deal at cards. A dispute on this
| occasion found him without a
friend in the room. Sassoon
reached for him with a knife.
McAlpin was the first to get the
news at the barn. He gave first
aid to the helpless guard. and.
without dreaming he could be got
TO surgeon alive. rushed him in
light wagon to the hospital at
Sleepy Cat.
Sassoon went temporarily into
hiding.
A conference was held in Jeff.
ries' office. De Spain was instruct.
ed TO see that Sassoon was brought
In and made an example of. Ac.
cordingly the sheriff, Jim Druel,
was dispatched after Sassoon. A
great deal OF inquiry. much rid
ing, and lot of talk on Druel's
part accomplished nothing.
De Spain and Lefever rode. one
hot morning. into Calabasas and
were told by McAlpln that Sassoon
had been seen within five minutes
at the inn. To Lefever the news
was like a bubbling spring to a
thirsty man.
III You Will stay right here,
Henry he averred convincingly.
Il will go over and get Sassoon."
The chief stage-guard. Bob
Scott. the Indian, was In the barn.
He smiled at Lefever's enthusiasm,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21

OEEENpa JONES

DEFENDS JONES
Editor Tho Star: In your paper
of March 5th and 9Th. you arc con.
demning Senator Jones OF Wash
iug,on and his II associates as you
call them. You are branding them
as traitors To their eountry.
Dear Sir, let me toll you that
you arc very wrong Those sen
Rtors are the only men In congrctf
Who have tho courage TO protect
tho constitution OF our county
against our present weak demo
cratic government
Those senators are fight.ng
against Morgan and the ammuuL
ton manufacturers. who are fore
Ing thla country into tho pr.ssnt
European conflict Morgan land the
newspapers controlled By hin) are
running this country.
How long will our republican son.
ators In congress stand for Hn N
condition. VIII they sleep until
all their rights and self.respcct are
LOST
notice In your paper that a
good many men In Seattle arc con
defining Senator Jones' for his
courage and sclfrcspect Has no
body courage enough TO stand NJ
for him. Or are you at Tho Star
office afraid 10 print answers In
bis favor7
Time will provo that Senator
Jones and his associates are right.
We don't want this country en-.
tangled all over the world for
nothing. We American people on
the Pacific Coast have TO face
problems far more dangerous TO US
than the present European trouble
(lct them fight their own battles) q.
All soreheads and editors OF the
Morgan controlled press are TO be
Hont over TO the Somme front for
the big spring drive. Hut every
American that has common sense
will stay at home tn our country
Is In danger: and promise tina,
Senator Jones. his II associates
and myself will not stand behind
the president. We will stand in
front OF him and defend our home
and our country. II we are able.
An old reader OF your paper for
nine years.
HENRY HUFFMAN.
472i 18th Ave. 8.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
Doctor Tells How to Strengthen
Eyesight so Per Cent in One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

expense of ever getting glasses.
Eye troubles of many descriptions
may be wonderfully benefited by
Following the simple rules. Here II
the prescriptions: Go to any active
drug store and get a bottle OF Bon
OPTIC tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto
tablet In fourth OF glass of water
and allow to dissolve. with this
LIQUID battle the eyes two to four
times daily. You should notice your
eyes clear up perceptihiy right from
the start, and inflammation will
quickly disappear IL your eyes are
bothering you. even a little, take
steps TO save them now, before Il
Is too late. Many hopelessiy blind
might have been saved IL they had
cared for their eyes In time.
NoTE--Another prominent physician TO
whom the above article was submitted
said; ''Bon-opto Is n very remarkabi
remedy. Its constituent ingredients are
wei known to eminent eye specialists and
widely prescribed by them. The manufac-
turers guarantee II TO strengthen eyesirht
30 per cent In ono week In many In
stances or refund the money. II can be
obtained from any good druggist. and 10
one OF the very few preparations feel
should be kept on hand for regular use In
almost every family"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
Nam of
Music Mountain
BY Frank II. Spearman.
Copyright, 1915, by chas. seribner's Sons

(SynopriA OF Introduction OF Nan
OF Music Mountain" up 10 point
where story opens today
Tho Morgans ~ Morgans' Gar
are the leaders OF a holdup ganf
operating In the Spanish Sinks and
calabaKas valley. Tho railroad
with headquarters NJ Sleepy Cat
runs a stage line TO the Thief River
mines. and after the stage has been
robbed unlimited times and several
stage drivers shot. Jeffrles. the
superintendent at Sleepy Cat. calls
Henry de Spain from his Job a.
train dispatcher 10 the general man
agernhlp of the stage line. Iio ap
points John Lefevcr aH de SPAIN
Assistant.
The stage barns are located al
lCalabaraa. where there " also an
old, halfdeHerted inn. which lie
fever believes To- be the headquar
tiers OF the road agents. On de
SPANS first visit 10 the Inn he and
I,sfeyer encounter Gale Morgan
Dave saanoon and Deaf Sandusky
members of the Morgan gang.
Gale IL u nephew OF old Duke
Morgan. head OF tho clan. who lives
In cabin built like .blockhougs
on Music mountain. This property
however. Is owned by Nan Morgan
Dukes niece. who lives With him
and whom de Spain has seen sew
erai times. and has secret hopes o.
meeting.
Today's installment opens with
de Spain. icfeyer. Gale Morgan and
his two friends standing before tn,
bar OF Calabasas Inn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
Stops Tobacco Habit
in One Day
ssnitarlvm Publishes Free Book
Showing How Tobacco Habit
Can Be Bsnished In From
One TO Five Days At
Homo.

THO Eld-rs Gani,ariurn. located at
10 Main ct. ST. Joseph. Mo. has pub
iished q free book showing tho dead
~ effect OF tie tobacco habit. aud
how IL can be baniahod In from one
TO five days at home.
Men who have used tobacco for
more than nifty years have tried this
method and say ~ 10 entirely sue
oessfui. ana In addition 20 banishInx
the desire for tobacco has improved
their health wonderfully. This meth
cd banishes tho desire for tobacco.
no matter whether ~ II smoking.
chewing. cigarettes or snuff dipping
As this book In being distributed
free, any ono wanting a copy should
---AdNorf aemenf.