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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
NEGROES Alta CKED by MOB.
People of East st. Louis Turn on Re-
Gently Imported Labor.

East ST. Louis, ILL.,, May ga
mob estimated at 5000 persons de-
termined, as they shouted, to rid the
city Of negroes imported to work in
factories and munitions plants, swept
through the streets last night and
early this morning, attacking and
beating negroes wherever found.
Several negroes have been injured so
severely they probably will die
The mob stopped street cars and
interurban cars in its search for ne
groes, and at / o'clock was threaten
ing to storm the jail, where at least
a score of negroes had been taken for
safe keeping. Ambulances made the
rounds of the streets where the mob
had travelled to pick up unconscious
and injured blacks and take them to
hospitals and temporary shelters.
One negro was shot in the head.
The police We're helpless against
the mob. Mayor Fred Mollman ap-
pealed to Major Cavanaugh, in
charge of two companies of the Sixth
Illinois Infantry quartered in the
town for aid. Major Cavanaugh,
heading a detail Of 1875 men. helped
to fight back the mob, while several
hSSioCo "SiS iSoSuSu, Dul II SOoII US-
came evident that this small force Of.
soldiers was inadequate.
One Killed in New York.
New York. May Pa negro was
shot and killed by policeman in a
race riot near 62d street and Amster-
dam avenue tonight. Another was
found with a fractured skull in a
doorway.
The shooting followed a call for
police reserves after the trouble
broke out between white and negro
residents of the neighborhood. A
number Of persons were more or less
injured and many arrests were made.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
HOLLOW GRAIN WITH FORAGE.
Cow Pea Heads list as the Most I'M
pOitnnt Forage Crop.

Clemson College, May 2S.-Tho
shortage OF the grain crop and tho
growing demand Tor feeds make 1t
highly necessary that all land now
pfante In grains be utilized in some
way when the grain Is harvested.
Sufficient time will be left to make
good yields Of forage, and none OF
this land should be allowed to remain
idle through the summer.
There are several good hay crops
that may be planted after grain. Some
OF these arc cowpeas, sorghum. soy
beans. Sudan grass and various mil
lets. The most important Of these.
and by far the most widely grown, Is
the COW pea. Cowpeas are high at
the present time, but the farmer
should not hesitate on that account
to plant a sufficient area to supply
him with forage. The practice fol-
lowed by the College experiment sta
tion for a number Of years Is one to
be recommended. Two bushels Of
cowpeas and one of sorghum are
mixed and this isFamount planted on
one acre. This Increases the cost Of
the seed, but much larger yield Is
obtained. Land that will produce
one ton of cowpea hay will produce
I~o lolIS vi IIlS IHlhlulcsf Ill
to the increased yield the hay Is moro
easily cured and handled. and a bet
ter feed Is obtained. Care should
be taken to SOW the sorghum thick
as recommended, or the stalks will
grow too high and will be too coarse.
Soy beans make one OF the best,
hay crops to be had, and there Is
sufficient time to plant after the grain
Is harvested. They may be planted
either broadcast or In rows. If sown
broadcast, from one to one and one
half bushels of seed Is required for
one acre. If sown in rows, about one
and one-half pecks OF seed are reqnir-
cd. All stock relish soy bean hay.
:. Sudan grass makes an exceedingly
heavy yield Of desirable hay. Good
land will produce from two to four
tons per acre. Like soy beans, 1t may
be soWn either broadcast or in rows.
Owing to the very high cost Of seed,
1t is advisable to SOW in rows. From
four to six pounds will plant an acre
in rows.
German, Pearl and Hungarian mil
lets all make heavy yields of hay.
They are well adapted for cutting
green and used as soiling crops. They
may be planted until July I.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
TOP-DRESSING FOR CORN PAYS.
Application Should BE Made When
Stalks Are About Waist High.

Clemson College, May 30.-At this
time the production of a maximum
corn crop is all important An al
most certain means of increasing the
yield of every acre'o corn in South
Carolina Is by applying either rs
pounds Of sulphate of ammonia or
100 pounds OF nitrate of soda per
acre. This application should be
made when the corn Is about waist
high, before it punches to tassel,
which size Is usually attained by
July 1st In applying a top-dressing
1t is best to apply just ahead of cul-
tivation when there is good season
in the ground, or just after a rain,
when enough time has elapsed for the
plants to dry. We have seen plants
badly scalded from effects of con-
tact with nitrate Of soda when wet.
Our experiments show fully as
good results from applications of rs
pounds of sulphate Of ammonia as
from 100 pounds Of nitrate of soda.
The average increases from these ap-
plications are five bushels per acre,
whether applied as the only source of
fertilizer. applied to land that has re-
ceived acid phosphate alone, or ap-
piled to land that has received COM
plete fertilizer without a top-dresser.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
Tho Cost Of Bunting.
(TeXtile WOrld JOurnal.)

The scarcity Of wool bunting can
now be traced directly to the mill
situation. The two New England
mills specializing on such goods are
sold to capacity for several months
and are unable to care for the stead
lily increasing demand, but so far as
known there has been no large
movement among other mills suita-
bly, equipped to start the manufac-
ture OF bunting. Regular manufac-
tnrers are confining their production
closely to the needs Of their old GUS
toners, and much Of the demand that
has developed from firms which are
not usually manufacturers Of flags
Is going begging. Bunting prices,
however. while considerably higher
than before the present abnormal de-
mand developed. have not advanced
out Of proportion to increased raw
material and labor costs. Bunting
manufacturers are pushing their
mills to the limit, but are meeting
serious difficulties because Of the
acute labor shortage.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
LOOK AFTER IRISH POTATOES.
Late Crop this Year Will Prove OF Ex-
ccptiOnnl Value.

Clemson College, May 30.-With
Irish, or "white' potatoes selling for
four times the price Of last year at
this time, we fully appreciate the
fact that farmers have little encOur-
agement, other than the increasing
need OF this valuable food crop, in the
planting of the second, or fall crop.
However, in spite OF the very high
prices of seed, we cannot afford not
to plant this crop; as this would be
inducive of even higher prices. Best
returns are obtained from planting
the Lookout Mountain variety, for
which, If not available, the Green
Mountain, Rural New Yorker. or Bur-
bank may sbe substituted; however,
the Lookout Mountain variety Is a
better yielder and n much better
keeper than It,, recommended substi-
tutes. The second crop may also be
planted from tubers of the first crop.
Preparatory to planting, these tu-
bers should be dried, followed by the
sprouting process; thereby, insuring
a much better and more regular
stand. Sprouting is easily done by
spreading the tubers on the ground
in a cool, shaded place, covering to a
depth Of to 4 inches with straw and
watering sufficiently to dampen, not
thoroughly saturating, the straw.
This crop should be planted during
the last Of June and early July. Cut
the large tubers into to 6 pieces,
depending upon the size. and plant
deep, packing the soil over them.
Where soil Is we'll prepared, good
results will be had from stepping on
the piece OF tnber, care being taken
to have ground we'll prepared and to
use a rubber-soled shoe; otherwise
the tuber will De damaged. Frequent
shallow cultivation, permitting free
air circulation, should be given once
each week after planting until a good
stand Is obtained.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
Blankets for Veterans,

Anderson. May 29.-Editor Keo-
wee Cour urier: On the 21st OF May
Major Gen. b. Fl. league, Comman-
der Of the s. G. Division. United Con-
federate Veterans, issued circular
notifying veterans that the War De-
partment would not loan blankets for
use during the reunion, but he has
since received a telegram to this ef-
feet: Notify camps in your State
that we now have sufficient blankets
for veterans" Hence it will not be
necessary for them to take blankets
with them. Very truly yours,
G.. A. Reed,
" Com. I'd Brigade, s. G. u. C.V
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
Fatal Auto Accident.

Spartanburg, May 26.--C.Y. Petit,
farmer Of Spartanburg county. was
killed here early tonight by an an-
tomobile being driven by John A.
Law, president Of the Central Ma
tional Bank. The accident occurred
on North Church street near the
Southern Railway viaduct and Is said
to have been due to Mr.. Pettit's ef-
forts to avoid one approaching car
and stepping in front Of the car be-
ing driven by Mr.. Law Mr.. Law
carried the injured man to hospi-
tai, where he died few minutes af-
ter his arrival. He leaves a large
family connection in Spartanburg.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
Fatal Shooting in Georgia.

West Point, Ga, May 28.-This af-
ternoon about 4 o'clock, in a supposed
alteration between Benjamin Hill,
local lawyer, and Charles Wagner,
proprietor of cold drink stand. the
latter was shot and killed. The trou-
BILE occurred in Hills office and there
were no witnesses. The sound of the
shot brought several men to the
scene, where both men were found
lying on the floor, Wagner dead and
Hill unconscious. Nothing is known
Of the nature of the difficulty, but 1T
is supposed to have been over bust
ness matters. Hill was carried to his
home. He is said to be In a serious
condition.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
HinliltOn-Glinter.

(Buford. Ga Advertiser, May 24.)
A wedding shat came as a surprise
to the hosts OF friends Of the young
people was that Of Miss Sallie Grace
Hamilton and Dewitt w. Gunter,
which was solemnized at the Presby-
ter1an manse in Lawrenceville at $50
o'clock Sunday morning, Rev. J. NJ.
Harris officiating in the ceremony.
Immediately after the wedding Mr..
and Mrs. Gunter left for motor
tour through South Georgia. They
returned to Buford to-day and will
be at home to their friends at the
home of Mrs. 0. p. Pharr.
The bride Is one Of Buford's most
charming young women and Is de7
servedly popular and beloved by a
large circle Of friends and admirers.
The groom is also we'll known and
highly esteemed in the city, holding
responsible position with the Bu-
ford Motor Company
The best wishes and heartiest con-
gratulations Of all are extended the
young couple.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
CARE FOR YOUR TOMATO VINES.
Various Forms Of Wilt the Most
Troublesome Disease.

Clemson College, May 2S.-There
are a number Of diseases which cause
injury to tomatoes, but the most
prevalent and the most destructive
which occur in this State are the
willis. These are caused by two
different kinds OF parasites and the
appearance OF the affected plants also
differs
The bacterial wilt begins with the
leaves at the top Of the plant or at
the erds Of the bZranches. These
end leaves wither first and the disease
gradually works it's way back until
the entire plant willis and dies. The
bacteria which cause this disease
will live in the old diseased plants
and in the soil for several years.
They work in the water ducts and
vessels Of the stem and root and plug
these vessels up to such an extent
that the circulation is cut off. The
disease is spread during the rowing
season by leaf-eating insects and by
the wind during rains, from those af-
fected to healthy plants. When the
disease first appears the affected
plants should be pulled up and burn
ed. AS preventive measure the
plants may be sprayed with arsenate
OF lead at the rate OF one-half pound
Of the paste or onerourth pound Of
the powder in IL gallons Of Bordeaux
mixture. Bordeaux mixture Is made
by shaking one pound Of quick lime
and diluting with six gallons Of wa
ter and adding to this one pound Of
copper sulphate (blue stOne) dissOlv-
ed in six gallons Of water.
The fungus wilt also causes dis
ease by plugging up the vessels and
water ducts Of the stems and roots,
but in this case the disease usually
comes from the soil. The effect is
much slower than in the case Of the
bacterial wilt. The fungus which
causes the trouble will remain alive
in the soil for years and it will be nee
essary to refrain from planting toma-
toes on such plots for five or six
years. Bordeaux mixture will not
control this disease because OF the
source Of the fungus and the manner
Of its spread, but every precaution
should be taken to keep gardens free
Of the fungus by removing and burn
ing all suspected cases.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
SencCa'S Patriotism,
(Grennyille News, 2Sth.

"Seneca is one patriotic town, and
one that Is certainly no shirker." said
Private BENZ. T.. Foster, who has been
on recruiting duty in that town for
the past week. with a population
OF only 1900, that town has contrib
uted 2S men to the army in the past
few months" he continued.
Private Foster has been in all the
towns in the Greenville district.
which comprises the counties Of
Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, Oco-
nee, Abbeville. Greenwood, Edge
field and Mccormick. In all of these
counties he says that no such proper
ton has yet responded to the call of
the nation.
Four men were yesterday accepted
at the local army recruiting station.
Two were from Seneca-M. Moore
and Julian B. Holleman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
T. H. HUGHs AND HARVEY CATER
Are Dead-Bounty Land and Comnlu-
nifty Grieved at their Passing.

Bounty Land, May 2S.--Special:
We have had good season OF rain
and crop-growing facilities are more
promising.
The numerous friends Of William
Stone will regret to learn Of his ILL
ness from an attack of bilious fever.
He is getting along very nicely, how
ever, and we hope for his early re-
covery.
o. Fl. Doyle. of Company X, First
S. c. Infantry, Cheraw, S. c., was Il
guest Of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jasper Doyle, from Thursday until
Sunday morning. Mr.. Doyle was
sent to Oconee as a recruiting officer
for his company.
The friends Of Harvey Cater will
be grieved to learn Of his death.
which occurred in the State Hospital
on May 22d, or progressive paralysis.
Mr.. Cater was born in Pickens county
65 years ago. His wife, who, before
her marriage, was Miss Allie Evatt,
was a member of the Baptist denomi-
nation and lived quiet. honest and
peaceable life, the last several years
Of which we're spent In this commu-
nifty with his son, j. II. Cater who
with another son, Robert Cater, Of
Newry, survives to mourn his death.
The body was brought from Colum-
bia the day following his death and
Inferred in Corinth cemetery. Rev.
VIM. Abbott conducted funeral SER
vices. The sympathies Of many
friends are extended to the bereaved.
Mrs. ID. A. Thornton, Of Hartwell,
Ca, is spending a few days with her
mother, Mrs. J. M. Gillison. Mrs. r.
II. Slnithson, Of Westminster, was
also guest of her mother Sunday.
Little Misses Jodie Dendy, of SEN
eca, and Louise Magill, of Richland,
spent from Wednesday until Sunday
with their cousin, Miss Ida Beth
Doyle.
The many friends here and else
where Of Thos. II. Hughs, of Barlow,
Fla, will learn with genuine sorrow
Of his death, which occurred last
week Of lung trouble. Mr.. Hughs had
been in failing health for some time,
but the precariousness Of his condi-
ton was not known to be so serious
and news Of his death was quite a
shock to his friends and relatives
here. He leaves widow, one son
and a daughter, who reside in Flori-
da. Mr.. Hughs was a brother OF w.
H., NJ. II. and S. N. Hughs. Mesdames
j. j. Ballenger and S. II. Coe, Of this
county, and Mrs. Susan Burns, Of
Bolton, who have the sympathies OF
many friends in their sorrow.
II. S. Chandler, of New Hope. was
guest of his sister, Mrs. w. j. Nc
Donald, last week.
Miss Jessie Mcdonald and brother
Lawrence attended commencement
exercises at 'Newry
There will be an ice cream sale at
Bounty Land school house Saturday
evening, June I'd, at s o'clock The
public is cordially invited to attend
and liberal patronage is solicited.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
Among "Our Boys" on Border.

Editor Keo wee Courier: Enclosed
you will find 81, for which please
send me the dear old Keowee Cou-
rier for one year.
I am the Oldest son Of J. A. Nor
gan, Of West Union. am now in the
u. s. Army on the Mexican border.
| want your paper so can Keep
up with the home news.
Your soldier friend,
Dewitt Morgan,
co. NJ, 28th Infantry.
Sam Fordyce, Texas, May "a.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
COneroSS News Items,

Coneross. May 2S.-Special: J. c..
Barker made a business trip to Ashe-
vile, N. c., last week.
Miss Codie Alexander attended
commencement exercises and visited
relatives and friends in Westminster
last week.
Rev. l.. d. Mitchell, of Fort Worth,
Texas, Is visiting friends in our COM
muinty. He Is receiving a most hear
ty welcome.
Miss Clara Lee Ballenger, who has
been attending the Central High
School, Is at home for vacation.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
One Killed in New York.
Congrcsswoman's Maiden Spccch.

Washington, May 2S.-Representa-
tive Rankin, Of Montana, made her
maiden speech in the House to-day,
and, incidentally, won her initial
fight. She succeeded in amending, by
a unanimous vote, in the committee
of the whole the food bill so as to pro-
vide that in making the proposed food
survey the services Of women shall be
used insofar as practicable. She was
given tremendous applause when she
concluded. Members rushed in from
committee and cloak rooms to hear
her sneak
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
Card of Thanks.

Editor Keowee Courier: Please al
low us space to thank the many
friends and neighbors who helped us
so kindly during the recent illness
and death Of our darling babe. May
Gods tender sympathy and loving
kindness attend them through all
the dark pathways they may have to
pass. Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Smith.
Walhalla, Me 20, 1917.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
Singing at ClearmOnt.

There will be an afternoon singing
at Clearmont church Sunday evening,
June Sd. All good singers and pub
lie cordially invited to come and
bring all singing books. The singing
Will be conducted by Nessrs. Higgin-
botham, Hall, Smith, Morton and
others. Let's give God the praise in
song. +t+
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
Service at Flat Shoals.

Editor Keowee Courier: Please
announce that Rev. William Bell will
preach at Flat Shoals church on SUN
day, June 3. The public Is cordially
invited to be present. Service will be
at $50 o'clock in the afternoon.
Respectfully, William Bell
Walhalla, Rt. 2, May 20.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30

Mrs. Gunter is well known in Wal
halla, where she has often visited,
and where her friends are numbered
by her acquaintances. The Courier
joins with others in extending all
good wishes to her, and to the groom
hearty congratulations on his good
fortune in winning the heart and
hand OF this charming young woman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30
Missionary Rally.

There will be missionary rally at
the Oakway Wesleyan Methodist
church on the first Sunday night In
June, beginning promptly at 7.3O
o'clock. Everybody cordially invited.
(Miss) Lille Carroll.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30

We can can all OF our surplus fruits
and vegetables this season. feeling
sure Of no overprodnction, as prices
are going to increase.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-30

A good COW Is a most valuable as
set to any farm. Are you doing any
thing towards making yours better
producer?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-08-21
TO CHECK USE OF
PLEASURE MACHINES
DRASTIC ACTION TO CONSERVE
GASOLINE SUPPLY THREAT
ENED BY GOVERNMENT.
WILL NEED TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY MILLION GALLONS

Allies Will Have to Have Some, Too,
And Joy Riders Will Be Called
Upon to Cut 1t Out. There'll Be
No Dilly-Dallying.
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Warning
OF the possibility of drastic action by
the federal government to stop ex-
cessive pleasure use of automobiles
during the war, but that the gas
oline needs of the United States and
its allies may be met, is given in a
statement issued by Director Van H.
Manning of the bureau of mines.
Enough gasoline to care for the re-
quirements of America and perhaps
that of its allies will be saved, in the
opinion of Mr.. Manning, eff automo-
bile owners of the country will stop
unnecessary and extravagant pleas
ure riding.
"The army and navy" he said,
will have to have Immediately on
hand enough gasoline for the aero
planes, trucks, automobiles, tractors
and other machines. There must be
no dilly-dallying about this supply
of gasoline and there won't be.
'It is estimated that the army and
navy will need for this year 350,0OO,-
600 gallons and there are two ways
of obtaining it. In the first place the
joy rider whose pleasure is obtained
by covering many miles at high speed
can voluntarily give this up; every
man who drives a machine daily can
ask himself if part of his riding can
not be obviated.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-08-21
ll-YEAR OLD GIRLS
INCOME $500 A DAY
ANN GAVIT RATED AS RICHEST
CHILD IN AMERICA. MONEY
DOES NOT BOTHER HER.

The richest little girl in America
is Ann Gavit, aged II years, whose
income is $4,000 a day. She is the
daughter of E. Palmer Gavit, secre-
tary and treasurer of the Municipal
Gas company, of Albany, N. Y, and
granddaughter of the late Anthony
N. Brady, of Albany and New York
city, and that is the reason for her
huge income, which is derived from
trust fund of S14,O00,O which
becomes AIMS property in her own
right when she is 81 years of age.
But wealth rests lightly on the Shout
ders of the pretty schoolgirl. She
prefers swimming and riding to
counting her coin, and leaves her
troubles to her executors.
The immense size or the girls for
tune came to light only recently
when Nicholas F. and James C. Bra
dy, trustees from Ann Gavit, sought
through a friendly proceeding in
court to determine the custody of
the child. Her father wished to take
the young lady to Colorado but
found that she may not leave states
designated by her executors.
just a Lovely Little Girl"
Marcia Ann Gavit is the full name
of the little heiress, but she has
dropped the high sounding Marcia.
She is spending the summer this
year at Observation-Disclosures, near
Boston, swimming daily off the
beach, riding horseback on the farm
driving her pony through the wood
ed roads and playing games with the
girls and boys at Manchester, some
of whom may never have as much
to spend in year all their lives as
Ann has in single day.
AIMS mother was Mrs. Flora
Brady Gavit. She was killed in a
railroad wreck at Westport, Conn,
in 1912.