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ton; Mrs.. James N. Fowler, Indiana,
librarian general: Miss Catherine B.
Barlow, District Of Columbia, curator
general: Miss Natalie Sumner Lincoln.
List Of Vice Presidents-Elect.
Vice presidents elected were:
For three years-Jeanie D. Blackburn,
Kentucky; Mrs. Fred H. H. Calhoun,
South Carolina: Mrs. Sheppard w. Fos-
ter. Georgia: Mrs. James Banton Grant,
Colorado: Mrs. Samuel Mcknight Green,
Missouri; Mrs. Charles e. Longley,
Rhode Island, and Mrs. william H. Tai
bot. Maryland.
For one year-Mrs. c. wallace W.
Hanger. District of Columbia; Mrs. VIII
liam c. Robinson. Maine. and Mrs. Ed
ward P. Moody. Delaware.
For an unexpired Terminus. c. b
Letton. Nebraska, vice president gen
eral for the unexpired term.
Mrs. George NJ. Sternberg of the Dis
trict Of Columbia received the unani-
nous vote for honorary vice president
general. ttsa-
When the tellers announced that Mrs
Guernsey had been elected the. conven-
ton rose and gave her an ovation. Each
OF the successful candidates made short
addresses and were given enthusiastic
applause.
The result was not announced until
after 10 o'clock last night. although the
balloting began Wednesday morning.
Mrs. William Cumming Story, who re-
tires as president general at the close
Of this congress. was elected honorary
president general, by reclamation, and
was continued at the head of the COM
mittee which is seeking to have the
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resume their activities later in the
fall. This would be q possible means
of addition.
1T is especially important that em-
phasis be laid on the increased produce
ton of the staple crops. particularly in
the regions where they are usually
grown. There is yet time to increase
the acreage not only of corn. oats. bar
ley. rice and the sorghum. but also of
spring wheat in certain areas. as well
as to extend the acreage of peas. beans.
cowpeas and soy beans. The live stock
and poultry resources of the country
need to be carefully considered and en-
couragement given to permit recovery
from the unusual drafts upon them dur
ing the past year. with particular ref
erence to the production of meat, dairy
products and eggs.
The marked activity in home gar
dening will result in a considerable ad-
ditional production OF perishable crops
for local USE"
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NINE GERMAN STEAMERS
MAY BE USED BY U. S.
Taken Over by Government and Can
Be Made Ready for Sea Duty,
It Is Said.

Nine of the German steamships, taken
over by the government. can be made
ready for sea within thirty days. and
probably will be repaired. All these
ships are under 5000 tons. and were
disabled by having their cylinder
heads destroyed by the German crews.
which battered them with sledge ham
mers.
In addition TO the commercial ships.
il is understood the cruisers kron-
prinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Fried
rich already have been repaired.
Preliminary reports indicate that
other ships Of the great merchant fleet
may be made ready for use much soon
err than the Germans intended wnen
the orders to disable them were gwen.
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George c. Squires Of Minnesota 36s.
235 and Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis OF
Illinois 121.
In one Of the most vigorously con-
tested fights in the history of the So
ciety the entire ticket headed by Mrs.
Guernsey, defeated at the last election
by Mrs. William Cumming Story. was
swept into ONCE.
The other new officers are: Miss Eliz-
abeth F. Pierce, District OF Columbia.
chaplain general: Miss Emma L. Crow
ell, Pennsylvania. recording secretary
general; Mrs. Duncan U. Fletcher. Flor
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Waiting for reports from the creden-
|tia.s and resolutions committee anu
from the special committee named 10
renort a plan or plans for participation
~ the d. A. r. in aid Of the nation IN
the nresent war situation. this morn
,nr the congress Of the National So
ciety proceeded with the reaoins Oh
reports.
Incident of the morning was an al
dress by Mrs. Matthew T. Scott OF Il
linois. former president general oner-
ing her home to the government. rms
wa. followed by an offer OF half
dozen other homes.
Mrs Charles B. Goidsborough of
Maryland and New York, speaking Tor
the TRANSFORMATION committee. stated
that for the first time expenses nae
been met and a surplus OF $oto ieIe over.
This amount was turned over 70 .ne
declared that love of the president
general, Mrs. Story. inspired the LABOR
of the committee.
Out for Office Three Years Hence.
Mrs. George C. Squires of st. Paul.
Mimi, announced herself as candi-
date for president general three years
hence. In view of her phenomenal
run at the past election her friends
have urged her to como out at once as
a nominee. and she has complied.
Mrs. Souires was second choice In the
number of votes polled for the office
of president general. Without ticket.
al an independent candidate. and with
20 campaign, she showed unexpected
strength.
luncheon was given to Mrs. Story.
retiring president general. at the New
Willard this afternoon. Mrs AHene
was chairman of the committee tnae
arranged the function.
ception will be given in the red room
of the New willard. from to O'Clock
this evening. in honor OF mrs: george
Thacher Guernsey. successful cahol-
date for president general.
Mrs. Matthew Scott. former presi-
dent general, made her appearance IN
a box. She was loudly applauded. and
invited to the stage.
Pays Tribute to Candidates.
Mrs. Scott took the rostrum and paid
commitment to each of the four candi-
dates for president general. She said
that each had displayed true patriotism
bv her attitude in the recent campaign.
Mrs. Scott declared that she has ceased
to raise children for her country and
has gone to raising potatoes. She Of
fered the use of her house at Blooming
ton. Ill, as a hospital for the govern
ment.
Tered her country homo on the Severn
liver at waterbury. Nd. for the use
Of the government as convaleseent
hosnital. The announcement was made
Nv Mrs.. Charles Marsden Of Waterbury.
Reports on College Fund.
Mrs. James G. Dunning. chairman of
the committee on patriotic education
and head of the building fund for the
American International College. re-
norted that the fund is now $4,000, and
that a building is now needed more
than ever before.
She explained that the expected in
f,ux of aliens at the close of the war will
make greater the field of action for its
graduates in taking lead in training
Aliens in the traditions and political
principles of the United States.
Back Of q suggested amendment to
the constitution was an effort to pre-
vent a chapter in Washington from
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Canada Welcomes U. S. as Ally,

OTTAWA. April 20.-The United
States was welcomed as a war ally of
Canada by the government and oppose
ton in parliament yesterday. After two
months adjournment to enable Premier
Borden to cross the Atlantic and sit
with the imperial war council. the
house resumed business with Sir
George Foster leading for the govern
England
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Washington Stock. Exchange.

SALES
Washington Gas IS. $500 at lo4H.
Capital Traction 5s. 81. 900 at l63, 81 600 At
10S 81 600 at 10s. $500 at 1903.
Washington Railway and Electric Is, 81. 900
At .76&.
Potomac Cons 5s 81, 900 at 60
American Graphophone g., 81 900 at 1904.
Capital Traction. 20 at S0A.
Washington Railway and Electric pfd., at
TsH. ) at 1sIa. 10 at 7sIa.
MerEenthaler, at 142Ia, at 14cw.
After call.
Capital Traction 30. $500 at lu8.
Washington Railway Is. 81 900 at 7sx. 81 900
AZ 7se. 81 900 at 7ss. 600 at 7sS, 81 900 at
7sN. $1,000 at Tsta, 81 900 at ISM, 81, 600 at
7sA. 81. 600 at 7SIa.
Washington Gas S., 10 at TN.
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DRIVE AWAY HEADACHE
Rub Musterole on Forehead
and TemoleA

a Headache remedy without the dan
gers of headache medicine" Relieves
headache and that miserable feeling from
colds or congestion. And it acts at once
Musterole is clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. Better than a
mustard plaster and does not blister.
Used only externally, and in no way can
affect stomach and heart q some IN
ternal medicines do.
Excellent for sore throat, bronchitis,
Group stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, con-
gestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago,
all pains and aches of the back or joints.
sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains,
frosted feet, colds Of the chest (it often
prevents pueumouia).
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MRS. SCOTT OFFERS
HOME TOCOUNTRY:
Action of Former President
General of D. A. R. Fol-
lowed by Others.
PAGES HOLD MOCK SESSION
ToMORROW's PROGRAM
D. A. r. CONGRESS
10 O'CLOCK AM.

The congress called to order by
the president general
Scripture and prayer. Rev. A. F.
Anderson. D. d.
Reading Of the minuteA
Conformation Of state regents
and state vice regents.
Report Of the committee on
resolutions Miss Janet E. Rich
ards. chairman.
Unfinished business.
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who may be interested In the result,
have been invited to see the complete
report OF the receipts and disbursements
in this philanthropic plan. which have
been filed by Countess de Tavara in the
once Of recording secretary general in
Memorial Continental Hail.
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Cites Methods Adopted in Europe.

: Some of the European nations have
occurred a considerable addition to the
food supply either by reducing the pro-
duction of malt liquors or by reducing
or prohibiting the production of dis
titled liquors.
: 1T has been roughly estimated that
the value of food materials entering
into the manufacture OF alcoholic
beverages in this country in one year.
on the basis of prices lower than those
now prevailing, is approximately Sl45,-
200. 900.
THE increase of food production this
year must come about largely through
Increased efficiency on the farms and
ranges already in operation. This is
mot a time for experiment in new
areas and with new or untried crops
and processes. Concentration of effort
should be made in areas already de-
veloped and on enterprises already un-
der way. The problem Is not that O.,
securing more land to cultivate. The
difficulty confronting the farmer L.
rather that of securing an ample sup
ply of labor. In fact, one of the prin-
-cipal limiting factors in food produc-
fion this year may be a restricted labor
supply.
ri am not yet prepared to submit a
definite or satisfactory suggestion, but
the problem is receiving the earnest
consideration not only of the Depart
ment of Agriculture and the Depart
ment OF Labor. but also of state and
local agencies throughout the country.
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For Power to Fix Prices.

Tn case of extreme emergency the
government should have power to pur-
chase, store and subsequently dispose
of food products to groups of people
or communities organized in some
form, and to fix maximum or minimum
prices. Perhaps the exercise of this
power should be lodged in the council
of national defense. to be used only
when directed by the President
1T is possible that the mere exist
ence of the power would make action
unnecessary. The government should
have full discretion in the matter. 1t
might be wise to fix a minimum price
10 producers for only one important
commodity, just as it might be wise to
fix a maximum price which consumers
might be expected to pay for only one
or several products.
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Would Enlarge Market Service.

ITO enlarge the existing Geographic
market news service of the depart
ment, which now covers live stock and
meats and certain foods, vegetables
and other perishables. in order to as
sist, by securing comprehensive in
formation from all shipping areas. in
the distribution of products according
to the proportionate requirements. of
the consuming centers. Enlargement of
this service would also tend to pre-
{. vent undue shortage in any consuming
center, and provide against wastes due
to temporary oversupply of perishables
lin particular communities.
: The service would further assist in
securing direct routings and thereby
relieve. to some extent at least, con-
gestion of transportation lines. 1t
would also directly aid farmers by fur
nishing information which would put
them on an equality with buyers and
enable them to consign unsold products
to points where there is tho greatest
need for them.
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ton of all plants, mills, packing houses,
canneries. slaughter houses, breweries.
distilIeries. storage houses or other
establishments or factories in which
food or feeds, agricultural implements
and machinery and materials therefor,
fertilizers insecticides, fungicides.
sesums, toxins, viruses and any other
articles required for agricultural pur-
poses are prepared. manufactured or
kept for sale or distribution. This
power should include authority to make
rules and regulations governing the
use and operation of such enterprises,
including the taking over and opera
ton of them whenever such course
may be necessary in the public inter-
est
ITO require the preference move
ment by the common carriers of the
United States of seeds, fertilizers, In
secticides. fungicides and farm imple-
ments or machinery. or the materials
required in their manufacture.
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government purchase Monticello, the
birthplace Of Thomas Jefferson.
Daughters who have contributed to
the French ambulance fund, inau-
gurated by the Countess de Tavara,
and all members of the Organization
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$25, 900 900 Will Be Needed.

1T is estimated that approximately
100000 will be required to carry out
the plans outlined herein. In order that
prompt steps may be taken to put them
into effect. it is urged that Immediate
action be taken to give the department
the requisite authority and to make
available the necessary funds"
Secretary Houston informed the Sem
ate that the department had arranged
to keep in touch with local agencies
and the great agricultural organiza-
tions in the course of it's work, which,
for the purpose of stimulating produc-
tion and encouraging conservation,
would take form along these lines.
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1000, 900 Boys Available.

1T is stated that there are more than
two million boys between the ages Of
fifteen and nineteen years in cities and
towns not now engaged in productive
work vital to the nation in the present
emergency. Many of these boys have
had contact with rural life and know
something about farming operations.
II has been suggested also that high
schools and colleges in rural commune
rtes might suspend operations before
The end Of the regular terms and might
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MRS. G. T. GUERNSEY.
Copyright by Buck.)

ida, organizing secretary general; Mrs.
Robert J. Johnston. Iowa, treasurer
general; Mrs. Woodbury. Pulsifer.
Maine, corresponding secretary gen.
eral; Miss Grace M. Pierce, New York,
registrar general: Mrs. George X.
Clarke. Massachusetts,. historian gen.
eral; Mrs. Benjamin D. Heath, North
Carolina. director general in charge of
the report to the Smithsonian Institu-
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Suggestions of Larger Force.

e.. Enlargement of the cooperative
demonstration forces of the govern
ment and the states: enlargement of
the force of experts in home economics.
Some of the greatest preventable
wastes are in the home" wrote the Sec
xetary.
Prompt enlargement OF the forces to
aid farmers in combating destructive
pests. which is expected to save many
tons Of food now lost
Safeguarding of seeds for the 1918
planting.
Enlargement of the forces to en-
courage preservation of perishabl
products on the farms by canning and
preserving
1T is estimated that the -four sup
ply" said Secretary Houston. ION the
basis of normal crop could be in
creased is, 000, 900 barrels a year through
the milling of wheat so as to make 81
per cent of the kernel into flour instead
of 73 per cent as at present. The prob
lem, however. has many sides and vari-
jous important issues are involved How
far the increased milling should be
pressed and how rapidly are important
questions to be considered. Such action
ms the results of further inquiry may
determine should be promptly taken.
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Mr., HOUSTON URGES
FOOD PRICE FIXING
ton of all plants, mills, packing house
canneries, slaughter houses. brewerie

lCon.inued from First Page.)
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Turns the Tables.

Sumner Hunter. as Mrs. Dora Skinch,
chairman of pages. had opportunity to
crock back at Mrs. Florence F. Finch of
the regular congress. in view of alleged
advice given to the pages not to mix
with the ushers. mere hirelings, whom
one would not wish in their homes"
One Of the announcements made was
that flowers on sale in the basement
were to provide a fund to educate and
civilize the ushers-all George Wash
ington University students-to bring
them to a condition of culture where
they would be eligible to visit the
homes Of the pages, although but hire
lings."
The committee on historic spots made
report on all the saloons in Washing
ton and other places where national
cheer Is provided.
Herbert P. Ramsey, as chairman of
the program committee. was recognized
under the name of Mrs LANES TAMIL
ton Hewis and made report. When the
congress refused to accept the report
the president general asked: why
not? There is nothing in It" taking
on an actual incident Of the regular
congress-
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taking the name OF Fort Pitt, the name
Of Pennsylvania chapter. The pro-
posed amendment provides that no
chapter shall take the name of a his
toric spot or place or Individual which
is already that of another chapter.
Hall Offered to Government.
The suggestion was made from the
floor that Memorial Continental Hall be
offered to the government, IL needed,
for use in war. The president general
replied that this had been done imme-
diately on the declaration Of war by
the national board of management.
A gavel was presented to the national
Georgia. The gave1 was made from a
tree at Jefferson, Ga. under which the
nrst successful operation was made by
surgeon Crawford Williamson Long.
d1scoverer. with the aid Of su1phuric
acid as an anaesthetic.
Annual Mock Session Held.
After the morning session Of the
congress ''the Daughters Of the Annual
Revolution" composed of ushers and
pages. held their annual mock session.
Sixteen ushers and pages participated.
Mrs. Story occupied a box and the
other candidates for president general
lent their presence to the occasion,
Many OF the D. A. r. remain ell in their
seats and some participated in the pro-
ceedings.
Jack B. Zerbe of George waslhr ston
University occupied the chair as presi-
dent general. In lieu of a purple gown
ne mad decorated his person with a
worn purple tie. worn diagonally
In his annual report as president GEN
ssa' ne voiced his regard that since
me last annual riot a year of tame and
quiet had interviewed. Now
anat the delegates were gathered to-
gether again. he gave assurance that the
congress would make up for the last
year OF peace and happiness by lighting
mercer and harder than ever before.
The roll call followed. John 8. Bixler,
as registrar general, presented the roll
"a bread loaf. which he carried con-
stage.
Reports were made by various COM
mittees. These were all take-offs on
various incidents Of the congress.
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Moonlight Walk Arranged.

A moonlight walk of pages and
ushers back Of the Pan-American
building at 9 o'clock tonight. it was
announced, had been arranged at great
expense by Mrs. Skinch. head of pages
A free-for-all poker game at the
New Willard tonight was also an
nounced. under the auspices of the
Pennsylvania rate stegent
w. X. Wilbur. son of Dean Wilbur of
George Washington University, was
first personal page to the president
general. Other personal pages were
Miss Harriette Booth of Pasadena,
Cal. and Rebecca Ross, Clarion. Pa.
Mrs. Guernsey Wins on First Ballot.
Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey of
Kansas was declared elected president
general of the Daughters Of the Amerf-
can Revolution for the next three years
last night over three opponents by
majority Of IS on the first ballot. Mrs,
Guernsey received SIT votes. Mrs,
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Other Committee Reports.

Reports were also made by 8. c. Gar
ner. for the souse committee; Gene I'm
derwood. for the committee on never
finished business; Charles Prettyman,
for the committee on magazine, and Har-
old Moore Grihith. for the committee on
ways and no means
Announcement was made that there
would be a joint debate of delegates of
the states of Delirium and War in the
Mexican board room. and that a confer
ence would arrange safe and efficient
method Of stufiing the ballot boxes.
Another announcement stated that
the state regent of matrfmony would
give q tea and dance on the south
portico. All pages and ushers who
could sneak out were urged to be pres
emit.
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taking the name Of Fort Pitt, the name
Of a Pennsylvania chapter. The pro-
posed amendment provides that no
chapter shall take the name of a his
toric spot or place or individual which
is already that of another chapter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17

Some Of the state politicians are
already fishing" "'around for free ad-
vcrtiSing at the hands Of the press OF
the state in regard to their candida
Cics for olIlcc. The Courier has con-
tributcd its last inch of free space to
candidates for Office. If we find a
man whose platform or principles de-
serve favorable or unfavorable com
mcnt at our hands, editorial com
mcnt will be made free OF charge, as
all editorial matters are free OF
charge. But when tho politician
asks space in The Courier, he will
pay for it If he gets it. and it will be
marked as an advertisement. in ac-
Cordancc with the Federal Statutes
regulating such matters. We make
this statement because tho first re-
quest for gratis notice has come to
us from an aspirant for State office.
The rule we have laid down. how
ever, will apply alike to all politi-
cians-State, county and municipal.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
CITATION NOTICE.
I'm Court of Probate. }

The State of South Carolina,
County Of Oconee.-By V. F.. Martin,
Esq, Judge Of Probate.--Wherea
Mrs. Anna G.. Smith has made suit to
ME to grant her Letters Of Admins
tration of the Estate Of and Effects
Of S. w. Smith, deceased:
These are. therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors OF the said
S. w. SMITH. deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in
the Court OF Probate. to be held
at Walhalla Court House. South
Carolina. on FRIDAY, the I'd day of
NOVEMBER, 1917, after publication
hereof, at | | o'clock In the forenoon,
to show cause, If any they have, why
the said administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
9TH day OF October, A. D. 1917.
(Scal.) V. +. MARTIN.
Judge Of Probate for Oconee County,
South Carolina.
Published on the 18th and cath
days of October. 1917, in The Keo-
wee Courier and on the Court House
door for the time prescribed by law.
Oct II. 1917. 42-43