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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-28
Child May Lose Sight.
(Tugaloo Tribune, 20th. J

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. w.
Dickson got one Of his eyeballs
pierced with a knife blade one day
last week. He was cutting on shoe
string when the knife slipped. 1t Is
feared he will lose the sight Of the
injured organ.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-28
Literary Society Meeting.

The Blue Ridge Literary Society
will hold its next regular meeting on
Friday next, March I'd, at 2 o'clock
p. m. A special indian program has
been arranged for this meeting.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-28
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TAsTELESS chill TONIC. drives out
Malaria ,enrches the blood nd build UP the sys.
tenn. A true tonic. For adults aud children. SOC.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-28
Tho Family Division.

(Fort Worth Star-Telegram.)
If there Is $1Oto spend for clothes,
So Is spent on daughter, SO on son,
81 on mother, and pa gets his hat
brushed.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
RECRUITING URGED
 BY GOV. bROUGH
FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD iN- PANTRY WILL BE RECRUITED
 TO WAR STRENGTH.
WOMEN TO ASSIST IN WORK
Lieutenant o. D. Old of the First Reg iment Has Been Assigned to Con duct Recruiting Campaign and
 Will Be in Charge.
Little Rock.

Gov. Brough announced that it will hereafter be the policy of the state not to organize any new units of he state guard until the First, Second and Third Infantry regiments are re- cruited to war strength.
 Gov. Brough said that recruiting work will be prosecuted vigorously.
 Although neither Little Rock com pany has been recruited to it's proper strength Pulaski county since Febru- ary has furnished 110 men for the navy" said Gov. Brough.
 There is no reason why men should not enlist in the navy, but at the same time there is no reason why they should not enlist with local or ganizations, where they will be asso- ciated with their friends"
 A novel plan to secure recruits for the First Arkansas Infantry has been put in motion by party of 20 young women headed by Miss Robbie Kidd. The girls are stauoned at several street corners on Main street. They will wear badges bearing legends such as of you are a real man, enlist and they will accomplish for recruit ing here what girls in other cities have accomplished in a similar man. ner
 Lieut. O. D. Old of the First has heen assigned to conduct the recruit ing campaign and will be in charge.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
TORNADO HTS N. E.
 PART IF ARKANSAS
FIFTEEN PEOPLE, ALL BUT THREE OF THEM WHITE, ARE
 KNOWN TO BE LEAD.
MANY SERIOUSLY INJURED
Every Physician in BtytheVille and Other Nearby Towns Are Engaged in Relief Work-Many Houses
 Are Swept in Lake.
Blytlleville

Blytheville-
 Fifteen people. all but three of them white. are known 10 be dead, and many are seriously injured, as the result Of destructive torna- do which struck Mississippi county, leaving a trail of deaths. injuries and complete devastation of property lr it's wake and completely diarupting wire service over a wide area. Among the injured are several whose wounds probably will prove fatal and it is aX- pected that the death list will eX- eeed ..
 Every physician in Blytheville anl other nearby towns. and mist of the able bodied men of this section are engaged in relief work, aiding the ln- iured and trying 10 find the dead or maimed among the ruins of their homes Communication is almost im- possible in many directions because of broken wires and high water, and it is feared that the list of dead and injured will be much increased when reports from all parts of this section are available Scores of houses were demolished and the total damage to property will reach a heavy sum. Men who have visited the scene say that they have little doubt that 9 have been killed and at least 30 injured, many of them perhaps fatally.
 The majority of the deaths and in- juries. and the heaviest property dam age. it is thought. occurred at Cot tonweod Point. on Big Lake, about eight miles from here, where seven are known to be dead. and many more are reported missing. At Cot tonWood Point the storm swept many houses on the banks of the lake into the water, killing several in the wreeks of the buildings and drowning others in the lake. II is estimated q that 30 houses, most of them belong ing to market hunters. were swept into the water The water from Lit tie River has made travel difficult, and the roads in some directions are i'm passahle Physicians who visited the scene had to 20 far out of their way through Manila, where they were joined by other doctors and rescuers. At the latest report seven had died 3. Cottonwood Point.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
IS GIVEN
 ORDERS BY WILSON
TOLD WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF U. S. FORCES IN FRANCE
 CONFERENCE WAS LENGTHY.

Washington.-Fina plans for the participation of American troops on the French front were made at an ex- tended conference between President Wilson and Mai-Gen. John ]. Persh- ing, who will lead the first American division overseas.
 Gen. Pershfng called at the White House at o'clock He had been busy all day with War Department officials. working out details of the expedition. Ii was the first time the general had met President Wilson and, after the conference. it was said it probably would be the last before Gen Persh ing departs for France. President Will son set forth very plainly his views concerning the part the United States forces must play
 Gen Pershing knows just what will be expected of him in France. The uses 10 which the first American force will be put were worked out at the recent conferences between admins tration officials and the French and British missions Other conversations between the president and Marshal Jofre brought out broader details of these plans.
 IL was late when Gen. Pershing Jeff the White House Before he did so It was reported on high authority that before Gen. Pershing leaves for France. or very soon after he arrives 1 there, he will receive the rank of lieu tenant-general This will require the approval of Congress, and it is ex- pected President Wilson will send his name 10 the SeEate within 9 few days.
 With his present rank, Gen. Persh- 1 ing would be junior to all the generals now in command of forces at or near the front. including even tho Portu- guese The policy of the administra- ton is to confer senior rank on all American officers in Europe or likely l to go there, so that they may be on equal terms with other army com. manders The same is true of the navy. Secretary Daniels announcing recently that Rear Admiral Wll- liam s. Sims. now in charge of Ameri- can navel operations in European Wa tesr, is to be appointed vice admir- al by President Wilson.
 With his new tttle Gen. Pcrsbing will be ranking officer of the United States Army There arc only two American officers noW holding the rank of lieutenant general, both re- tired. They are Gen Nelson 4. Miles l Land Gen s. M. E Young
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
School Trustees Meet.

At an informal meeting of the board of the proposed girls industrial school ia the governors office, for nal inspection of the reform school. proposed as the site for the girls school. was arranged for next week, the date to be set by the chairman of the board, Mrs c. L. Shafer. Plans for improving the heating and water systems of the school and other need ed repairs also were discussed, but as obtaining the grounds of the reform school depends upon the establish ment elsewhere of boys industrial school to replace the present reform school. no definite arrangements were made. Those present were the gov ernor. an ex-otfieio member of the board. Mrs. Shafer, Mrs M. L. Sand CTS, Mrs. Jo Frauenthal of Conway and Dr 4. C. Shipp.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Incorporation Matters.

Arkansas and South Carolina Min ing Company of Rush, Marion Com pany. S10,000 capital corporators. ". c. Humphreys, J. B. Crawford and !. P. Bussey.
 Citizens State Bank of McGehee. s50,000 capital, $1O,OOO surplua; presl, dent, R. H. Wolfe; cashier, D. o. Cleveland
 Earle Compress Company, of Earle. oxs..,4, so0,000; corporators, F. " IAisinger, Dan Boone, Louis Barton, Fl. A Morrison.
 Coca Cola Bottling Company, of Little Rock, s1OOOO capital; corpora tors, T. L. Bellingrath, C. N. Belling- rath F. s. Boddie.
 0. K Transfer and Storage Com pany of Fort Smith, general taxi and garage business, capital S10,000; cor porators, Melvin NJ. Crabtree, Ernest Mehmel, and Fred s. Williams, dlrec. tors
 Charters were surrendered by the following:
 National Cemetery Improvement Company, of Little Rock.
 J. R. Clay Drug Company of Leslie.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Dardanelle= Gets Aid.

The Highway Commission is now preparing specifications of improve ments. under the federal aid law. on all roads leading out of Dardanelle. The improvements include asphaltic macadam surfaeing for Second and Quay streets in the town, and crushed rock roads from Dardanelle to Fow- Ter, % miles; Dardanelle to Chicka- lah, eight miles; Dardanelle to Mount Nebo, seven miles; eight miles north on the Fort Smith road to the Logan county line; and seven miles west on the lower Danville road to the district line
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
FOREIGN MISSION
 REACH HOME SAFE
VICE PREMIER VivIANA, MAR SHNL JOFFRE AND FRENCH
 COMMISSION SAILED MAY IS.
Paris.-Marshal Joffre and former Premier Viviani arrived at Brest on their return from the United States.


 their return from the United States.
 Washington=Vic Premier Viviani, Marshal Joffre and the French mission sailed from New York Tuesday, May 15, unknown except to few officials anc many American newspapers, which loyalty kept the secret so the distinguished guests of the nation might not be unnecessarily endanger- ed by German submarines, the party dipped away on the same steamer w.ich brought them over and con- voyed by French warship.
 So well was the secret kept by the volunteer censorship under which American newspapers are co-operat- ing with the government that the French commissioners generally were supposed to be still in Washington, snd invitations to them to visit Va rious sections of the country were received in great numbers.
 After the party visited Baltimore, May IA. and returned to Washington, it was presumed they were returning tp take up their conferences on the conduct of the war. but they really returned to make their farewell visits to President Wilson and other Amer ican officials.
 Up to that time there had been not even an intimation that the visitors were to leave so soon. Their special train was held in waiting, and late that afternoon, in accordance with carefully laid plans. the mission sped away again, and reached New York before midnight.
 Tugs were ready and the Frenchmen were taken to the liner waiting for them in midstream. The ship sailed out through the harbor guards in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and so well had the plans been laid that it was generally supposed in New York that the liner and her convoy were sailing fer Hampton Roads to take on the French party al the same place where they landed O coming to the United States
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Fifteen Complete Medical Course.

The Medical Department of the Uni versity of Arkansas will hold it's thir- ty-eighth annual commencement exer- cises on May SO The Rev. Hay Wa+- son Smith will deliver the commence ment address and Gov Brough, who is ex-offfcio chairman of the board of trustees. and President Futrau of the State University will also address the graduating class, which is composed of 15 young men residing in different portions of the state
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31

Chicago.-More than 100 persons were crushed to death in the twin cy- clones that went rushing across the State of Illinois and then spent their force in Western Indiana.
 Wire communication with the stricken districts is being slowly re- stored. The best available figures on the known dead at an early hour were as follows: Mattoon, H., 50; Charles ton, H., 37; Westerye1t, H.. 6; Mo desto, H., ?; Manhattan, H., and Ni- cinity, 3; Joliet. H., vicinity. 1; Pea- tone. H., 1 Hebron, Ind, 3; Black Hawk, Ind, 2
 Large gangs of rescue workers are stsl digging in the ruins at Charles ton and Mattoon sn the belief that more bodies may be uncovered. Many farming communities directly in the path of the storm have not been heard from and at least a score of the 600 injured victims are reported dying. The death list may reach 125.
 Early estimates place the property damage at between $1,Q00,000 and g. 000.00o.
 Sunrise revealed Mattoon had lost 90 known dead with a score of per sons still missing. 800 injured, some of whom may die. and suffered the d.. vastation of 14o blocks of homes in the north part of the city. The wind razed 496 homes and partly destroy ed 14G more, rendering 2,000 persons homeless. These are being housed with friends, in public buildings, or . tented refuge in Peterson Park.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
lite On Election Board.

Fate Hite of Hot Springs was elect cd on the board of election commits sioners of Garland county by the state board. composed of Gov. Brough, Sec retary of State Terral and Attorney General Arbuek1e. MT. Hite succeeds ". J. Little resigned, Democratic member of the board. The state board also elected Hugh Harp of Alma to succeed J. L. Peters, the Republican member of the Crawford County Board of Election Commissioners.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Officers

James P. Clarke, Jr.. son of the late United tates Senator James P. Clarke, nas been commissioned cap tain of infantry m the Arkansas Na- tional Guard, and has been assigned to command of the new Pine Bluff company, forming for the Third Regi- ment
 Floyd 2. Arnett has been commis- stoned second lieutenant in Company I, Ola. Second Arkansas. and Harry Hough first lieutenant, and Charles A. Benton second lieutenant in Com pany 4, Second Arkansas, of Spring dale
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Note in Patronized District.

In response to queries by tax pay CTS. Attorney General John D. Ar buckle announced his opinion that transference from one district to an other in the same county has no ef- feet on the right to vote in the dis trict patronized, but that when a transfer is made to another county and the person making the transfer remains resident of the county not entitled to vote in the county to which he has been transferred.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Ia Enrm Four Rifle Clubs.

Advices were received in the NJ li- tary Department showing that the ap- plieations for rife clubs at Camden, Fl Dorado and Nashville have been approved by the War Department Alp plication for a rifle club at Warren was received at the department, with the following officers: F. P. Harrl- son, president; J. C. Jolly, vice presi- dent; F. Hankins. secretary; Bryan Martin, treasurer and c. w. Holder baum. executive officer.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31

The Arkansas State Council for De- fense issued an address at Little Rock to the people of the state urging all patriotic citizens and organizations in Arkansas to make arrangements at once to hold in all the cities, towns and voting precincts of the state on June ! public meetings where patriot ie programmes will be given. Meet lugs may be held fin churches. school houses, or other convenient places. The initiative may be taken by any individual or organization. Time and place may be fixed according to local convenience.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Orders Special Election.

The governor issued a proclamation calling a special election in Craighead county to elect a sheriff to succeed Mark Phillips, deceased. The date set is June 26, at the time when dele gates to the constitutional convention are to be elected. Several candidates mak seek the place, among them Roy Sharp. The governor will appoint temporary sheriff, who will be satis- factory to all candidates.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
VOL XLVU. NO. 45

Al the request of Col R. c. Bull lard commander at Fort Roots, the Little Rock police arrested Dr H. Gotleb Lawson. August Seymour an6 Mrs. D. Weigel of st. Louis. Mo. on charges Of suspected espionage. Mrs. Weigel was released when she con- vinced the officers that she was in Dr. Lawson's office seeking professional advice.
 Both Dr. Lawson and Seymour came here recently from Hot Springs. DF. Lawson opened an office. while Sey. mcur has been selling books on the street and, 1t is charged. has been making pro-German speeches. Pc@;ce Chief Chenaalt said that fneriminat- ing documents were found on both Lawson and Seymour. Both are lock cd up al the fort.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Nam es= =SneciaI Judue.

! I. TFawick, representative from Pulaski county to the 1917 General Assembly, was appointed by the gov eInor as special judge to hear the election contest in Eagle township be- tween R. (. Chism and J A. Venable vs. L. A Schwartz and ! R. Alexan- der. 2 controversy arising in the jus tice of the peace election.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Retallation Mav Fellow.

Washington. .-ArgeHtina's plea Chat a wheat shortage at home prevents her from exporting any of her crop to the allies. is under investigation by the St.te Department and if reports of a surplus in the South Aserlean republic is borne out way may be found 10 prevent further American coal shipments to Argentine ports
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Eirst L. S. pirinihle.

Washington.-The first cirisibie balloon 10 be used by American forces now is in operation at the Pen sacola Naval Aeronautic station. It is known as ID NJ" and is being used t. train crews to handle the fleet of l6 coast defense dirigibles soon to be delivered by the builders.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
 Many Flee Draft Law.

Spokane, Wash.-Ameriean citizens of conscriptive age are crossing fle border into Canada in large numbers. according to United States Immigra- ton Inspector Alfred F. Richardson here. He said there is an equally large movement of young Canadians into this country
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
To Take s25 GOO. GOO.

New York.-The First National Bank of New York has subscribed for 25,000,000 of Liberty Loan bonds. This and the United States Steel Cor poration subscription for the same amount are the largest yet received.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Use Much Ammunition.

London.-Gen. Sir William R. Rob- ertson, chief of the imperial staff at army headquarters, said in an address that in the last five or six weeks the British had expended 100000 tons of ammunition in France alone.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Denmark Heavy Loser.

I.ondon.-A Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company says that since the beginning of the war Denmark has lost 150 ships through submarines or mines, accom- panied by the deaths of 210 Danish seamen.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

A deal has been completed where by the Trumbull Steel Company ot Warren, Ohio, dispeses of it's control. ling interest in Fort Smith Spelter Company of Fort Smith. The Fort Smith Company has been re-organized and will increase its capital stock to $500, GOO
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
ruee Turnip On Exhibition.

!. W. Moses, R. F. D. No. 1, Hopa, Ark, sent to John II. Page, eommis- sioner of agriculture a turnip of this seasons growth that measures IS inches in diameter and weighs three and one-quarter pounds This is the largest specimen of the turnip family reported this spring and the monster has been given 9 place in the exhibit rooms al the state capitol
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
TORNADO SWEEPS
 CENTRAL ILLINOIS
SECOND VISITATION SWEEPS THE SOUTHERN END OF STATE
 WlLLISViLLE DESTROYED.
FULLY 2,OOO ARE HOMELESS
Property Loss in First Storm That Hit Center of State Will Weaeh Proba. bly, $2,ooo ooo-Mattoon Suffered
 50 Killed in the First Storm.

# # * St. Louis.--A report was receiy- ed here from Duqoin, Ill, that a
 tornado killed several persons and . devastated wide area near Mur # physboro. The village of Willisville. in F Perry County Illinois, ivtually \ was destroyed by tornado. ae- cording to advices coming over 4 the wire of the Mobile X Ohio Railroad Company. No loss of life was reported WillisyiIle has a population of about 700 # % * s
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
sinnle Term of Office.

Washington single term amendment to the constitution was proposed by Senator Gore, who woui1 make it apply to both the president and vice president.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Meat Ia s1 Der pnllnd

Paris.-With the inauguration of the regime of two meatless days q week the price went 10 $1 pound, and vegetables and fish followed the upward tendency.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31

The strawberry crop for Washing ton county, exclusive of local con- sumption and express shipments, has brought in so far S1G0.000
 A 1G-page folder describing Hebar Springs and Clehurne county is being issued by the Chamber of Commerce.
 Hedbrea church. in the country abouf six miles southeast of Kings land, was destroyed by fire.
 Tha stTeots in the business portion ef Searey are being oiled One coat has been put on.
 \. c. SeaWe1 is organizing a new company of the \. N. G. at Melville.
 W. A. Jones, a Confederate veteran living at Deuning, has a little Testa- ment which was taken from the knap- sack of a Federal soldier in Virginia in August, 1864
 The Bank of Prescott and the First State Bank have erected large flags and have installed flashlights whicn play on them al night
 Ground for the erection of Mena's new S5o,090 postoffice building has been broken.
 The Bank of Fordyce has subscrlb- ed for =s70.0o0 government certificates for itself and it's customers.
 The Ashley County Teachers h. stitute will be held at Hamburg June IS to %.
 Plans have been made for the or. ganization of a home guard at Bod cav.
 Y. NJ. c. A. has been organized at Rogers.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
SHORT ARKA-sss ITEMS.

pr. ". T. Lowe of Pine Bluff has heen named instructor for first aid class in Pine Bluff by Maj c. IT. Con- nor. surgeon for the T. s. Army it Washington Dr Lowe is preparing 10 organize q class.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Rr-zil,a etatns in Mar

Rio Janeiro-It is believed that Brazil will shortly revoke the decree of neutrality as affecting the war be- tween the United States and Ger many.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Two Towns Incorporate.

Two towns filed incorporation ar tieles, West Helena Phillips county. and Elm Springs Washington counfy. The former towns petition for incos= poration was granted by the county court April 2. and the latter's April q. The Pine Fluff Iron Works filed it's certificate of dissolution and sur= rendered it's charter.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
casnline iIn Two Cents.

New York.-The Standard Oil Com pany of New York announced an ad- vance of two cents a gallon in the price of gasoline.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Perfec ct Renister Plan.

Washington.-Pre Preparations to regis ter 10,000.000 young men for military service on June are proceeding swiftly throughout the country.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31

Hereafter all felony cases that de- velop in police circles at Fort Smith will be disposed of in Police Court. Mayor ]. H. Wright announces. In- stead of permitting justices of the peace to conduct the preliminary ex. aminations and get the fees.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31
Naval Schools Open.

Mexico City. - The new naval schools in Mazatlan, on the Pacific, and Campeche, on the Gulf of Mexi- CO., will be formally opened this month,
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31

Seventeen cars of strawberries have been shipped from Batesville up to date. They are fine, but the crop will not likely come up to the first estimate, owing to unfavorable weather
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31

Many employees of the Missouri Pa clfic Railway, at McGehee. are sign ing up for service in the engineering corps of the army, which will be sent to France at an early date Several clerks in local offices have filled out application blanks and are ready for the call.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-31

Twenty Stuttgart residents have signed membership in a local organi. zation of the Red Cross Society and have asked that charter be issued to them.