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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-11
UNCLE SAM TO GIVE
AID TO SANTA CLAUS
Sends Out First Allowance
Checks to Dependents
of Soldiers
RANGE FROM $50 UP
Aggregate Of Amount Distributed
Will Increase Steadily as
War Goes On
WASHINGTON. Dec. IL.

Santa Claus will deliver Uncle Sans
first separation allowance checks to
wives, mothers. sieters, children and
other dependents Of Americas fighting
men, It was learned today.
Down in the colossal marble pile built
to house tho new national museum and
turned into a war factory overnight,
hundreds Of typsts are hammering out
the slender, precious little white vouch-
ers for the soldierss and sailors folks at
hcme.
It is something new in American war
history. Beginning with this first
Christmas check. and continuing as long
as the war lasts, these monthly messen-
gers of aid and cheer will go sailing out
from here In their long narrow envelopes.
Authority for them Is contained In the
war insurance bill passed at the special
session Of Congress-
Fearful that they might not get
every ones check delivered before
Christmas morning the tall old man
with the red. white and blue suit and
the star-spangled stoveplpe hat. and the
fat little man who drives the RENDERS
ordered a special night shift OF clerks
which will jump into the work tonight.
Checks will go scudding over the
country In every direction. War De-
partment records show many of them
are on their way to homes where there
would be mighty little Christmas with
out them.
The amounts typed in the upper left
hand corner of these unique Christmas
gifts range from $40 UP. and represent
one month's compensation by the Gov
ernment to the dependents of fighting
men. The $40 checks go to wives with
no children and represent SIS from the
Government and SIS from the husbands
$50 month pay. Where there are
youngsters a wee nip is added to each
check for each one.
'Thc aggregate of these first checks,
said an official of the war risk in
surance bureau OF the Treasury Depart
ment. which has charge Cf the pay
ments. while large, will not run into
the millions we will be mailing out next
Christmas.
I'VE have only small percentage
of men with dependents in the regula,
army and national guard and virtually
none in the first draft army, ana . y
n few casualties. Nineteen eighteen
will be a different story"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-11
AUSTRC. HUNGARY PRESS
DELITTLES u. s. POWER
Bac ,,est and Vienna Papers Flaunt
Both War Ability and Post
Commercial Consequences

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 11.--First COM
ments Of the Austro- Hungarian press on
Americas declaration OF war. received
today. attempt to belittle the power of
the United States.
"America's warfare against Austria is
important only In proportion to the num-
ber of troops she can send" said the
Budapest Poster Lloyd.
We do not fear after-the-war COM
merclal retaliation" said the Vienna
New Free Press, "since President vii.
son has denounced any economic war
following the present struggle"
ut Is impossible for million Amer
leans TO appear On the European battle-'
fields." declared the North German Ga
xette.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-11
100 DEAD, 500 HURT
IN PORTUGAL REVOLT
Old Governme ent Entirely
Overthrown and Complete
Order Restored

LISBON, Dec. IL.
Portugal's successful revolution cost
at least hundred dead and 500 wounded
I'm clashes between rebels and the old
Government forces, according to latest
estim ties today.
Complete order Is restored. Colonel
raes issued summary orders for inane-
date execution of all caught looting or
rioting.
Premier Costa and Foreign Minister
Soares arrived here today, back from
the Paris Inter-Allied Council meeting,
to find their residences had been sacked
arA partly pulled down by the rioters
In the disorder attendant on the change.
In governing powers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-11
MURDOCH TO STRIKE
AT FOOD GAMBLERS
Federal Trade Commissioner
Will Investigate Hoover's
Charges
WASHINGTON. Dec. II.


Ths Federal Trade Commission. AT
Herbert Hoovers request, VIII soon
smoke out dishonest food spectators
An investigation led by Commissioners
Victor Murdoch will proceed under
Hoover's charges that some dishonest
wholesale and retail merchants and food
brokers have been criminally Responsible
In no small measure for shortages in
m my foodstuffs, especially perishaoles'
and also for mounting prices.
That dealers gamble Cn rising mar
ket and let goods stand on sidings fre-
quently II the gamble fails, Is contended
by the commission.
II propose to bring any violators TO
the sternest payment of justice" de-
clared Murdoch today "Pernicious busi-
ness practices which net the men who
follow them little extra blood money
must be stamped out at the start and
kept stamped out.
IL am going TO give my entire time
II it is necessary to put some OF these
war leeches behind bars where they
rightly belong"
Murdock wants every citizen to aid in
hunting down the profiteers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-11
GET CHRISTMAS SALARY RISE
New York Phone Company to Give
Substitute for Bonus

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE New York
Telephone Company will grant general
salary increases to meet the increased
cost of living, instead of distributing the
yearly bonus which the company has
heretofore given.
The increase in the aggregate will
amount virtually to double the bonus
granted last year. it was stated. and
will in no way affect raises awarded
from time to- time in recognition o.
efficient services"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-11
AUSTRIANS' AMERICAN
WIVES LOSE PROPERTY
Gladys Vanderbilt and Others Who
Married Teuton Noblemen Are
Now Enemy Aliens

NEW YORK. Dec. ll.--Properties in
the United States of American girls who
have married Austrian noblemen. In.
cluding Countess Szechenyi tGladys Van.
derbilU and the Countess Sigray UIar-
riet Daly). are subject TO seizure by n.
Mitchell Palmer, as custodian OF enemy
property, Corporation securities and
other property worth millions of dollars,
the income of which has helped to main.
tain foreign establishments. are owned
by Americanborn titleholders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-11
Hold American as Spy in Milan

ROME, Dec. II. The newspapers
here report the arrest at Milan OF a
man named John Frederick Stock. who
says he is an American citizen and the
head of a commercial house. 1t is said
by the newspapers that the charge
against him Is espionage,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-11
These Three Items of More Than Usual Interest

These Three Items of More Than Usual Interest
FRENCH SEAL COATS, $780, Regularly $3.50 to 1000.
Every coat with fluffy contrasting fur Flare models three
quarter length. Many with wide fur borders.
SILKY WOLF SCARFS. 14.5O, Reduced from 24.5O. The
desirable Taupe Kamchaka Brown color and the graceful
animal scarf style.
WHITE FOX SCARFS, 22.5O, Reduced from $780, The
right doors when white fox s the height
of their popularity. Fluffy SOFT What womans
would sparkle find of these among her gifts Christmas
morning!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-31
ROGERS PLANS To
GIVE GRIPPE FIGHT
Dalryman Declares He is Vic
tim OF COnSpiraCy-SayS
Inspector After Him.

Convinced that he is being made
the goat" II not the victim OF an
actual conspiracy i'm his recent deal
ings with the milk producers and
the city milk inspector. Alvin I. ROC
ers said last night ne has retained
Atty. Samuel b. Parker to protect
his dairy interests i'm the forthcom-
ing prosecution.
Rogers was strong spoken when
interviewed last evening concerning
his present predicament The pro
ducers' organization and Vernon
'ripe, city milk Inspector, were the
targets " his remarks.
zone week ago ] was called to
Mayor Keller's office by GRIPPE" said
Rogers. and that was the beginning
Of this present trouble.
Grippe said 10 me, I'm after You.
Rogers: I'm watching YOU. and I'm
give you just one week of proba-
ton.
Grippe made "a tests last week
at my plant. which goes To- show
that he was watching me all right
and incidentally not paying much
attention 10 any other dealers.
In one test Of certain farmers
milk he found 20 percent water. and
/ asked him why he didn't lodge a
complaint against that farmer
Rogers says that Grippe remarked
20 him that the milk the retailers
were getting from the producers was
worth so cents a gallon. and that
the consumer ought 10 be paying .
cents a quart for it, Rogers claims
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-31
ROBERTSON TEA ROOM
OPENS IN NEW QUARTERS

The Robertson tea room just re-
Gently remOdeled and moved 10
new location in the annex ON JET
ferscn 81. IS opened for service and
for inspection. The room which was
formerly in the front of the store
has been removed 90 the south part
.of The building i'm the annex on the
third floor and has been entirely
refuruished and redecorated. a color
scheme OF blue and gold has been
affected with rich hangIngs and
special lighting fixtures The win
dow haneiugs are Of the delft blue
while the mahogany furniture. plac-
irons. j. upholstered georgously I'm
the same shade of blue
The tables and chairs are i'm ma
hogany also and lend a formal grace
20 the general appearance Of the
room. More than 125 guests can be
seated I'm the tea room az one time
no change i'm the hours for busI-
ness has been made. The room viii
be opened week days only from II
O'Clock a. m. until $500 o'clock D.
m. with an all dav service al Ia
carte. Saturday supper will be serv-
ed from $500 o'clock until 1870
o'clock
Diseases of the Rectum Only.
DR. Eisenheiss 613 J. NJ. : bldg
Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-31
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

that he has been given no credit for
trying 20 keep the price of milk
down I'm south Bend. Fe says that
he has been unduly criticized because
he held out 90 the last ditch against
the farmers organization in AN eff
fort TO prevent a price raise 10 the
consumers. Tie gave in 10 the
farmers combine only when he had
90 have the milk 20 hold his custom
ers. he said Sow though ne -
paving - cents. as he agreed. for
milk purchased from members of
the organization ne says he has
plans laid for swamping the local
market with milk 70 DE brought into
the city not later than oct L.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-31

Springlrook Park has always
closed the regular season ON Labor
Day. Manager Dauey is DESTROYS Of
making the last jay the greatest OF
the year
The Ball-Rand Band has been en-
gagged 10 give one Of lts delightful
concerts. As an added attraction
there viii be "A Double Weddips.
To this end he offers S25-00 i'm Gold
10 each couple that viii he married
10 the music o. the Bal-Bdnd
Bands Weddine March.
This is an honor in itself. a few
couples have a prize band 20 play
their wedding march.
:. I'd in your names as soon as
r., Bile. or come 10 the park and
I sec Air. DALEY 80 that arrangements
! may be completed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-31
FINE CROP REPORTS

Encouraging reports from all
points in southern Michigan are
coming in from farmers who have
about finished threshing. All report
more than a normal yield. Walter
Sherwood. near Buchanan. reports
his crop Of wheat averaged IS
bushels 10 the acre and oats ran 40
to so.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-31

Diseases of the ReCtum Only.
Dr. EiSenheiss. 613 J. NJ. : bldg.
Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-31
KANSAS REPORTS NEW
DANGER TO MOTORISTS

COTTONWOOD FALLS. Kan. Aug.
31.-While Probate Judge J. w.
Vile his car ran over a big fish i'm a
flooded stretch of the road. A fin
pUnctured the tire, and the Judge
had to give up the trip. The fish
was swimming in about a foot Of
water. which was running across the
roadway. This is probably the first
case on record of a motorist running
over fish trespassing on the public
highway.
Don't say you saw il in the
neWSpaDer. Say News Times
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-31
Set Your Wedding
Day for Labor Day,
Sept. 3.

Manager Daley will give SIS in
gold to each Of two couples that
will be married publicly at
Springbrook Park on Labor
Day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-31

The killdeer is long-legged and
long-wiged. runs on ground, flies
high and swiftly and calls dee. dee,
dee; is larger than a robin.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
Sun Provides Hot Water.

"Seventy-fye per cent Of the
homes IN Southern California have
solar heaters, which furnish the hot
water for domestic purposes" re-
marked Guy Adams, Los Angeles, to
Washington Post reporter.
"This device for providing hot wa
ter in the homes is something of
which You Eastern folks have no
knowledge. The arrangement is
simple, and consists OF water pipes
placed on the roof of house under
a glass top and underneath them
some sheets Of copper painted black
Under the rays OF the sun the water
expands, creating a circulation there
Of In the pipes until the water
reaches the boiling point, and 1t will
remain hot for more than 48 hours
after the sun stops shining. 1t Is not
often that we have any failure Of
sunshine for more than two or three
days, and as a consequence we have
hot water sufficient for all purposes
with rare exceptions throughout the
year. The cost of solar heater Is
not great, and handy man can mako
one for himself.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
Data on ). G. Enlistments.

Columbia, July 12.-The gross
credit Of enlistments for South Caro-
lima is $3.50 men, according to data
compiled by j. e. Puckette, secretary
to the Governor. The above number
will be deducted from the quota to
be raised by South Carolina under
the selective draft act.
Included In the above total is 602
men who were discharged from the
national guard between April 2 and
June 80. This State also has 1872
men enlisted in the regular United
States army. The net national guard
credit Is 1855. The national guard
credit on April 1 was 2,462. The
enlistments since that date we're
1874.
More than 100 men, natives Of
other States, have enlisted in South
Carolina. These enlistments will be
credited to the coast counties where
so many men have joined the naval
militia and the navy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
Resolutions Of Respect.
San Antonio, Texas,

A tribute to Mrs. Margaret Moore,
wife Of w. G. Moore, from the Wo-
mans Missionary Society of Bethel
Baptist church, Oakway, S. C.
She loved the Lord and found plea
sure, Joy, happiness in His service.
AS she grew older and weaker in
body, she grew stronger in grace,
and when unable to take an active
part in our work, she would send a
word Of interest and cheer, always
with a prayer for our success.
From her life we may gather two
lessons:
(1st). That the consecrated life
is an active life-not necessarily do
ing with the hands, but by prayer
and interest in all things pertaining
to the kingdom Of God.
(2dD. That 1t bears testimony to
the power Of the Holy Spirit. "Thou
will keep him in perfect peace whose
mind Is stayed on thee, for in the
Lord Jehovah is everlasting
strength"
Resolved: That this tribute be
adopted and spread upon the minutes
Of our society and copy be furnish
ed her bereaved family and published
in our county papers.
Mrs. J. S. Bearden,
Miss Meta Bruce, Committee.
(Other papers please publish.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
31st Annual Session August z.

The Beaverdam Baptist Associa>
ton will hold it's 31st annual ses-
sion on August z, 1917, with South
Union Baptist church. The chairmen
of the following committees are ur-
gently requested to be present with
their reports Mt the opening Of the
session:
w. N. Bruce--Aged Ministers.
Rev. J. A. Martin-Bible and Col
portage.
w. G. Taylor-Education.
Rev. T. l.. Smith-Home Missions.
j. r. Earle-Foreign Missions.
Dr.. Il. NJ. Galphin--Religious Lit
erature.
Rev. H. NJ. Fallaw-state Missions.
II. M. Elrod-Sunday Schools.
Rev. u. I. enderson-Temper-
ance.
w. NJ. Acknowledgements Move
ment.
Rev. ]. II. Clark-Obituarles.
w. M. Brown--Orphanage.
j. w. Shelor--Minuisteria fGduca-
ton.
wish to call for the special atten-
ton Of the pastors Of the following
churches that were not represented
at the last session Of the association:
Andersonville, Corinth, Cross Roads
No. 2, Double Springs CO.,, Hope
| we'll, High Falls, Mt. Olivet, Newry,
Pleasant Hill. Pleasant Ridge, Re-
turn, Rocky Knoll, Shiloh. See to it
that your church Is represented at
the next session.
Walter r. Davis, Clerk.
Fair Play, S. c
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
FOUIsTH SUNDAY GREAT DAY
AT Bethlehem Baptist Churcll--Pro.
tl1cted Meeting to Follow.

One of the greatest events in the
history of Bethlehem Baptist church
VIII take place on the 4th Sunday in
this month, when there will be q
church reunion and general get-to-
gether day. TO this gathering will
come not only the present members,
but all who have ever belonged to
this church, all former pastors, and
all friends Of every name within
reach. 1t will be day OF exceptional
good will and warm welcome to
every one.
The program will be somewhat as
follows: y
$40 to 100 a. m.-Sunday school
rally, composed Of lesson recitation,
Sunday school talks, and song SER
vices, conducted by special leaders.
100 to 12.00-Sermon by Rev.
l.. II. Raines, of Long Creek.
12.O0 to 1.30 p. m.-lntermission
for dinner
1.30 to 2.00-Song service.
2.O0-Sermon by Rev. r. l.. Smith,
First Baptist church, Walhalla.
After the sermon there will be q
music program conducted by r. w.
Grubbs, music teacher, Walhalla.
$3.50 p. m.-Preaching service.
(Preacher to be supplied.)
These exercises will be the begin
ming of a revival meeting to be con-
tinued through the week
The people Of the neighborhood are
requested to bring well-filled baskets.
l.. B. Norton, Pastor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18

Immediately before planting, such
weed seedlings as may have started
and there will be likely thousands
Of them, even If they do not all show
above the surface-wil be destroyed,
giving the vegetables an even chance.
Firm the Seed Well.
A frequent cause of failure, or of
poor results with late paintings, when
the soil is usually not as moist as it
Is in the spring, is neglect to pack
the soil about the newly planted seed
firmly enough. After opening the
drill or furrow and distributing the
seed, go over the row with the back
of the hoe or rake-or, in case of
large seeds, such as peas, beans, or
corn, with the ball of the foot-and
press the seed down into the soil
Then cover Immediately while the
dirt is still fresh and moist, to the
depth required for the kind of seed
being sown.
Cover small seeds-such as car
rots, lettuce, kohl-rabi, onions, leek
and turnips-about one-fourth inch
deep. Celery and parsley cover
barely from sight, soaking seed a
day or two first to hasten germina-
ton.
Cover medium-sized seeds-such
as beets, parsnips, cucumbers, salsi-
fly, spinach and Swiss chard-about
| one-half inch deep.
Cover large seeds-such as beans,
corn, squash and pumpkin-one to
two inches deep. In light soil, or
very dry weather, plant deeper than
usual. In heavy soil, or wet weather,
shallower..
After covering the seed, again
press the soil down lightly on the
surface to prevent air spaces and to
mark where the row or hill has been
planted. On heavy clay soil or very
wet weather, of course, little or no
compacting of the soil over the seeds
will be required.
The details of planting root crops
for winter use will be given In the
next article. which will appear in our
| issue Of July rs. In the meantime,
| If you plan to have a late garden or
grow winter vegetables, procure the
seeds you may want.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
MUCH ALARMED FOR
A TIME, SHE SAYS
MRS. CISSON EXPLAINS HOW SHE
OVERCANiE CAUSE OF WORRY.
GLADLY GIVES DETAILS.
Was Made to Feel Like u Differeut
Woman and She Is Grateful,

"Tanlac is the best remedy eyer
took for my troubles, and | am glad
to recommend it because II gave me.
such fine results" said Mrs. Jessie
Cisson, Of No. | 5 Main street, Wood.
side, Greenville. in statement She
gave May 31st. Il took TNnlac for q
generally rundown and weakened
condition, and at that time | was al
most sure had a mild case OF pei
lagra. was very weak and nervous.
My head ached all the time. I was
troubled n lot with dizziness and my
appetite had about left ME.
"But felt like new person when
| quit taking Tanlac. gained I'm
weight and strength right from the
start. I soon had good appetite
and the Tamlac quickly had me feel.
ing fine and strong. Those head.
aches and the nervousness soon were
relieved. l am enjoying fine health
now and have been ever since I quit
taking Tanlac about year ago."
Tanlac, the master medicine, Ia
sold exclusively by Bells Drug Store.
Walhalla; J. G. Cain. Oakway; Sa-
lem Drug Co., Salem; Seneca Phar-
macy, Seneca; Stonecypher Drug
Co., Westminster; Hughs & Dendy,
Richland.--Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
WONDERFUL STUFF
LIFT OUT YOUR CORNs.
Apply a Few Drops Then Lift Corns
or Calluses or With Fingers.
No Pain

No humbug! Any corn, whether
hard, soft or between the toes, will
loosen right up and lift out, without
particle of pain or soreness.
This drug Is called freezone and Is
compound Of ether discovered by a
Cincinnati man.
Ask at any drug store for a small
bottle Of freezone, which will cost but
trifle, but is sufficient to rid ones
feet Of every corn or callus.
Put few drops directly upon any
tender, aching corn or callus. In
stantly the soreness disappears and
shortly the corn or callus will loosen
and can be lifted off with the fingers.
This drug freezone doesn't eat out
the corns or calluses but shrivels
them without even irritating the sur
rounding skin.
Just think! No pain at all! no
soreness or smarting when applying
1t or afterwards. If your druggist
don't have freeZone have him order
1t for yOu.--Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
UNION MEETING, LOWER DIV.
Will BE Held With Rock Hill Bap-
tist Church July % and 20.

Following is the program for the
union meeting which will be held
with Rock Hill church, Saturday and
Sunday, July 2Sth and 29th:
Saturday.
1000 o'clock-Devotiona exer-
cises. Rev. NJ. A. Love, pastor.
10. O.16-Enrollment of delegates.
10.30-Reports as to condition Of
churches.
1.0O-Sermon by Rev. J.H. Clark.
0O-Miscellaneous business and
adjourn.
200 p. MS. S. Conventions: 1st,
Are they worth while? I'd,
"Should Baptists have their own con-
ventions or do all their work through
interdenominational conventions?
Rev. w. r. Mcmillan.
2.3O p. m.-The work Of our State
mission board, and our duty to sup
port it. Rev. L. NJ. LYDIA and j. S.
Glymph.
800 p. m.-Is not the Beaverdam
Association over-churched? If so,
what Is the remedy? Rev. G. D.
Boyd.
$50 p. m.-What means should be
devised to bring the members of our
rural churches into closer touch with
each other? NJ. N. Mitchell and
Rev. A. p. Marett.
400 y. m.-Miscellaneous and ad-
journ.
Sunday.
1000 a. m.-Devotional. l.. L.
Davis.
O.15-Sunday school address by
Dr.. w. A. Strickland.
1.00-Sermon by Rev. J. A. Mar
tin. Collection and adjourn.
l.. NJ. LYDIA,
II. D. Marett,
K. w. Marett, Program Com.
p. S.-Any church wishing the
union meeting in September will
please SO advise their delegates to
make the request at the Rock Hill
meeting.