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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-07-05

ed on the front of it. 1t is a type of
face totally unlike that of the abort
gines who inhabited this region and
Psychologists are therefore puzzled
concerning the history of this one
relic. How did an aboriginal American
potter happen to model face of the
type seen only in the old world? So
far the question has not been an
swered.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-07-05
Miss Jessie Keith and Miss Lottie
Smith went to Texhoma on Motto
attend the auto races Wednesday.

The Liberal Auto Supply Company
will make a demonstration of a
Smith Form-a- Tractor west of town
Friday and Saturday. Would be
glad to have all the farmers be sure
and come out to see it. This is a
Ford tractor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-07-05

The Equity Exchange Association
is just completing a concrete side
walk infront of their place of bust
ness in south Liberal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-07-05

Warden Bee, Mr.. Davis, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Love, l. N. Pennington, Mr..
Jackson, and N. L. Falls left Tuesday
morning for Louisiana, where they
will spend a week or so in the sunny
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-07-05

H. N. Witt sold his six-cylinder
Chevrolet to Will Ryan. Mr.. Witt
recently purchased a Chevrolet Four
Ninety from the Wood Motor Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-07-05

gun negotiations with a view t. secur-
ing some Of the surplus aircraft Of
France for use in the Spanish postal
service.-Scientifi American.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-07-05

Mrs. l. E. Hill and daughters and
W. A. Martinez spent Sunday with
the George Gilbert family near
Grand Valley.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-07-05

Mrs. A. B. Caddell and daughter
Clara came in on No. /, Wednesday
from an extended visit in eastern
Oklahoma.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Pittman returned
from Guymon Thursday where they
had been spending the Fourth of
July.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-07-05

Mr.. Wesley Miller of Elpaso, and
his daughter of St. Louis, came Tues
day to visit relatives.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-30
NOME AND SIBERIA.

Nome Alaska is planning for the future with and condenee there renewed industry its gold mining opera ons and 1t promise of prosperity in its commercial relations with Siberia under the influence of liberal Slav government Recent issues of the Nome Daily Nugget reflect the plans for business for mining and city building and the new horizon of hope opening before its citizens Thou sands o dollars process of investment machinery for getting the gold out othe Nome tundra business mprov work plentiful and Siberian possibilities of trade give assurance of true prosperity. The Nugget says:
 irrespective of Alaska other mining country in the world not gives the promise mining country than that portion of the great Russian domain which is but short days travel from doors.
 Under the old regime Siberiaour neighborwas almost closed book Today things different under the new provisional government few weeks ago had official notification from them that custom house would be esab hshed in close proximity to Nome with the idea of uheng trade relations with this country
 Here have country nine times large the terri tory of Alaska at very doors which abounds with and which to all nents and purposes unexpoed The of the awakening of Siberia nigh and with the cessation of hosties n this mighty will the opening of this derful country which will mean much for Nome''
 The opening of Siberian resources to development and trade, under progressive and enlightened government will undoubtedly much to the nearest American city, Nome This outpost civilization has endured much reminded by the Nugget through long, hard winters and the old timers who remained with 1t there win and they shall win Nome has earned the prosperity that is surely in for it.-Ex.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-30
ALASKA'S HANDICAPS

Some of the trials of the pioneer Aaskans who waited for many for authority develop the territory pfied by the Corova Times in the of John Barrett who located the site of the thriving of Mccarthy jacent to the great Bonanza copper mine
 Barrett located his homestead ten years ago. before the railroad completed to the mines The railroad needed part of his land for terminals but under the law Barrett stood chance of losing his claim he offered to sell before receiving his patent thus he rented the terminal property the Later during the gold rush to Shushanna, he laid town and rented store and camping sites wenyfve year leases Some of the property has been occupied this ten years and now Barrett with his patent in hand offering deeds to essees who will pay the balance the twenty year leases and the situation titles is clear now Mccarthy is showing signs of boom.
 Alaska has reached it's present development under many dscouragng circumstances like the Barrett What and will do under intelligent and helpful legislation be made apparent in the immediate future-Seattle PI
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-30
FINDING ITSELF

The troubles of the country have demonstrated not only thousand of weaknesses but greater number of pornes to strengthen and better ourselves The railroads for instance speeding to meet the demands for quick handling of supplies have increased the coal movement 26 cent and at the time have reduced the shortage by nearly 50 per cent This achievement worth millions of dollars and of thought it could be done. Well it has.
 Ali along the line learning how to the machine little differently with efficient result The nation seems to be finding itself It will emerge from this bus ness vastly capable It will ose perhaps unenvabe but deserved reputation for extravaganza and waste It must do that at least We've let the pgot drip all night long enough
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-30

General Goehas to be consistently unfortunate in the employment of his dictatorial habits.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-30

lot of Seattle people wondering if misor une the guse of the present street strke going load the city down with few trolley lnes
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-30
COULDN'T HAVE BEEN FAIRER

The method adopted by the department in calling conscps to the coors could not have been made arer of study It the nature of lottery in which doing the drawing could have knowledge whatever of the numbers they drew having knowledge the numbers they could not possibly know to whom they belonged.
 Mo- 1t cannot be charged that the predatory interests which directing this ''rc mans war; had anything do with the first step in the draft.
 If the next step be taken with the fairness not possibly be complaint except from that bghted and blind coterie which depends upon lie for its hypothesis.
 The examination boards going to have hard task It is not going to be easy matter cases decide whether drawn shall whether his country inter ests will be better served if he is kept at home
 
 The resignation of Premier Lvoff of Russia gently skids into the political garbage with such human being with but tongue ought to be obliged attempt pronounce
 # Between the Tongs of Oregon and the Wabbles of Wash ngton flows the placid Coumba deep enough to drown all, with danger of encumberng the troublesome
 lot of Seattle people wondering if msfor tune the guse of the present street strike going load the city down with a few trolley lines.
 General Goehas seems to be consistently unfortunate in the employment of his dictaorial habits
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07
Forming Local Company.

A number OF young men of Wal
halla and vicinity are preparing for
the formation Of military company,
and to hold themselves ready should
a call be made. The following paper
is being signed:
"Walhalla, S. c., Feb. 4, 1917.
I'VE, the undersigned, do agree to
form ourselves into military or
ganiZation to be known as the Wal
halla Coast Artillery or such other
name as we may lawfully receive
"The officers and the mastering
into the State or the Federal service
to be determined by vote OF the
company:
"Andrew A. Manning. J. Marion
Moss, Jr, w. S. Cross, Jr., Sam Tan
merry, Jas. II. Norman, S. G. Pitch
ford, Lewis Tannery, r. T.. Grant,
Chas. w. Pitchford, Sam Hutchins,
B. I. Adds, D. K. Chastain, Geo. D.
Schumacher, John Il. W. Schumacher,
j. B. Todd, Lewis Riehle."
Three Of the signers of the above
Sam G. Pitchford, D. K. Chastain,
and Sam Hutchins-recently return
ed from service on the Mexican bor-
der.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07
AMERlCAN SEAMAN is KILLED,
According to British, Official Report
OF Sinking OF EavestOne.

London, Feb. 5.-The British
steamer Eavestone, Of I 1.791 tons, has
been sunk and the captain and four
members OF the crew killed, Lloyds
announced to-day.
The official statement SAYS:
Survivors OF the steamship Eaye-
stone, who landed to-day, report that
their ship was sunk by shell fire from
German submarine. The crew
abandoned Tie sinking ship and were
shelled in their boats by the subma-
rine.
''The master and three seamen
were thus killed and the second mate
was severely wounded. Among the
more
Other Ships Sunk.
The British ship Isle Of Arran. OF
1,759 tons, has been sunk by sub
marine. two Of her crew being in1ur-
ed by shell fire, Lloyds also an
nounced.
The Russian bark Barnet Hill, of
2,272 tons gross, Is believed by
Lloyds to have been sunk.
Relief Ship to Bottom.
London, Feb. 5.-The Belgian re-
lief steamer Lars Krus was sunk by
torpedo or a mine near the Belgian
coast to-day. The vessel carried
cargo Of wheat from ,Buenos Aires.
The Lars Krus was vessel of 1 =
460 tons. She was under Danish reg
istry. She left BuenOs Aires Decem-
Der 2Sth for Rotterdam.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07
The Next Teachers Meeting.

There seems to be some misunder-
standing as to the date for the next
teachers meeting. The meeting day
was changed from second Saturday
Of the calendar month to the fourth
Saturday Of the scholastic month.
The meetings hereafter will be held
every four weeks, and the next one
will be at Seneca next Saturday, Feb
ruary 10TH
A very instructive program has
been arranged. Dr. John e. White,
president OF Anderson College, will
address the teachers; Miss Sallie
|Stribling will conduct a round table
discussion on reading in the primary
grades. and Supt w. l.. Feaster will
conduct a similar discussion on high
school English. After the program a
business meeting will be held. The
program will begin at 12 o'clock.
1t is hoped that every teacher in
the county will attend these meet
ings Of the teachers. There were a
few trustees at the last meeting and
their presence was encouraging. The
trustees could aid the teachers mate
rally by their presence at these
meetings. Trustees, come and help
us out! G. w. 1rby,
Acting President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07
Germany frees U. S. Prisoners.

Berlin, Feb. 4.-Germany to-day
acceded to the American demands for
the immediate release Of the 70
Americans taken fium ships sunk by
the raider in the Atlantic and
brought to German port aboard the
steamer Yarrowdale.
Zone Of the last things to be done
by the United States government be-
fore seyering diplomatic relations
with Germany was to demand that
the Americans taken by the German
raider from the British steamers
George, Mount Temple and Voltaire,
and who were being held In German
prison camps, be released. A Wash
ington dispatch Saturday said there
were 60 OF these men. Germany,
in holding them, had contended that
rs paid members of the crews of
armed enemy merchantmen they
were due no immunity.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07

erect an Abandonment Of the meth
ods OF submarine warfare which it
was theh employing and to which It.
now purposes again to resort.
Relations Severed.
II have, therefore, directed the SEQ.
retary OF State to announce to his
excellency, the German ambassador
that all diplomatic relations between
the United States and the German
empire are severed and that the
American ambassador at Berlin, I'M,
emdiately will be withdrawn, and in
accordance to this decision to hand
to his eXcelloncy his passports.
Notwithstanding this unexpected
acton or the German government,
this sudden and deeply deplorable re-
nunclation OF It's assurances, given
this government at one OF its most
critical moments OF tension in the re-
lationS OF the two gOvernme nts, | re-
fuse to believe that it is the Intention
or the German authorities to do IN
fact what they have warned us they
Will feel at liberty to do. | canno.
bring myself to believe that they will
indeed pay no regard to the ancient
friendship between their people and
our own or to the solemn obligations
which have been exchanged between
them and destroy American ships and
take the lives Of American citizens In
the willful prosecution OF the ruthless
naval program they have announced
their intention to adopt. Only overt
acts upon their part can make ME be-
lieve 1t even now.
Should tho Worst Happen.
"lf the inveterate confidence on my
part In the sobriety and prudent fore
sight of their purpose should unhap-
PLY prove unfounded; If American
ships and American lives in fact be
sacrificed by their naval commanders
In needless contravention of the Just
and reasonable understandings Of the
international law and the obvious
dictates Of humanity, shall take tue
liberty Of coming again before tho
Congress to ask that authority he
given me to use any means that may
be necessary for the protection Of our
seamen and people III the prosecution
rands on the high seas. can do
nothing less. take 1t for granted
that all neutral governments will
take the same course.
|, We do not desire a hostile
conflict with the imperial German
| government We are the sincere
friends Of the German people aud
| earnestly desire to remain at peace
with the government which speaks
for them. We shall not believe that
they are hostile to us unless and un-
til we are obliged to believe It; and
we purpose nothing more than the
| reasonable defense Of the undoubted
rights Of our people. We wish to
serve no selfish ends. We seek
merely to stand true alike in thought
and in action to the immemorial
principles OF our people which have
sought to express in my address to
the Senate, only two weeks ago
seek merely to vindicate our right to
liberty and justice and an unmolest-
ed life. These are the bases Of peace.
not war. God grant that We may not
be challenged to defend them by acts
OF wilful injustice on the part Of the
government of Germany"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07
CLEARING DECKS FOR ACTION.
President Calm, Counsels Against
Undue Haste-AbOve Criticism,

! HSoAuonI Satlul, IOunSelS Against
Undue Haste-Above Criticism.
Washington, Feb. 5.-While the
United States awaits the issue Of war
or peace, President Wilson has taken
steps that the conduct Of the govern
ment during the tense period OF wait
ing shall be one Of calm deliberation
and beyond criticism.
| The government, it was stated off,
| c1ally, Will be very careful to see that
Germany and all other foreign gov
ernments will have no just cause for
complaint.
General instructions have been is
sued to Federal government officials
In all parts Of the country to avoid
hasty action and do nothing not
strictly legal and within the province
Of the government.
The government, 1t was pointed
out, has no legal right to take over
war-bonnd merchant ships in Ameri-
can harbors.
| No matter what other nations may
DO in the present emergency, it was
stated that the United States will ad-
here strictly to the law and do moth
Ing under stress Of excitement which
1t would not be legal to do in ordi-
nary times.
AS outlined in the highest official
quarters. the policy Of the govern
ment will be to act on principle ra-
ther than on the ground of eXDedi-
ency.
The President himself, it was stat
ed, is moving without panic or haste
and expects all subordinate officers Of
the government to do likewise.
Warning to Americans.
While not stated specifically, it be-
came known that the President is
particularly anxious to warn Ameri-
cans generally to do nothing which
might cause trouble. He desires that
every act of the United States in this
super-crisis shall be with absolute
propriety
If war comes, he wants no possible
blame attached to the American gov
ernment, or any of its officials, or
people.
| Still fervently hoping for peace, but
! taking every possible step to prepare
| the country for war, President Will
son to-day appealed to Congress to
| quickly dispose Of all routine busi-
ness, appropriation bills, and pending
| legislation, and clear its decks for ac-
| ton to meet any eyentuality.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07
Jsr FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT ruE DAY: THOU CANS
WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA,
BERNsToREF AND WIFE 10 SAIL
For Europe OH Feb. 13-Safe Con-
duct Requested from Allies.

Washington, Feb. 5.-One week
from tomorrow the whole corps Of
German officials in the United States,
including Count and Countess Won
Bernstorn, the embassy suite and
consuls from all parts of the country,
will sail from New York for Ger
many.
Reservations for more than 200
persons have been engaged on the
big Scandinavian liner Frederick
VIII, leaving New York February 13
for Chrlstiana. Meanwhile former
German consuls throughout the coun
try, having turned their consulates
over to caretakers to be eventually
reopened under the direction Of Swiss
officials. will start for New York to
be on hand when the ship goes out.
Safe Conduct.
Safe conducts have been requested
by the State Department Of both
Great Britain and France for pass
age through the allied blockade and
no doubt Is felt that they will be ac-
corded.
Every precaution Is being taken to
allow no opportunity for offense to
the dismissed officials, and American
authorities throughout the country
have been requested by the State De-
partment to see that every courtesy
is given.
Ambassador Gerard and his suite
at Berlin and all the American con-
sular officials in Germany are expect
ed to receive similar courtesy from
the German government and people.
Gerard Via Spanish Port.
Berlin, Feb. 5.-United States Am
bassador Gerard has practically de-
c1ded to return to the United States
from Spanish port. The plan to
have American interests taken over
by the Brazilian minister has been
abandoned and it Is not known who
Will represent America in Berlin af-
ter Mr.. Gerard's departure.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07

encrt an abandon ment OF the meth.
obs OF submarine warfare which |,
was then employing and to which Il
now purposes again to resort.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07
One Hundred Thousand at
Sunday School Next Sunday

Next Sunday
as we 60 to- press the Indications that the
largest in the history OF the state Estimates made
total attendance in this State viii be between
there ought to more than 200 600 in
carona @ put includes alabama Georgia Mississippi
school to be everywhere
m Is urged that Sunday school redoube its
day Carolina
Sunday School Association, Spartan burg 8.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07
Fairview Farmers Union.

All members Of Fair Hew Farmers
Union are urged to attend a meeting
Of the union. to be held at the usual
place Of meeting next Saturday az
ternoOn at / o'clock Business Of I'M
pOrtance to be transacted, and all
members are urged to attend prompt
ly. Whit Knox, Agent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07
Two Men Frozen to neat,;

Landrum, S. c., Feb. 5.--As a re.
suit Of the continued near-zero wea-
ther two deaths were reported here
to-day. Henry Hutchison, white
man, was found by the road near the
edge Of town to-day frozen to death,
and a negro was frozen last night a
few miles below town.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07
EbencZer Farmers Union.

There will be meeting Of Ebene-
zer Farmers Union, No. 70, next Sat-
urday, February 10, at 7.30 o'clock.
Every member Is urgently requested
to be there. Come without fail.
r. w. LEROY, President.
r. NJ. Holland, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-07
German People Not Excited.

Stockholm, Feb. 5.-Private ad.
vices from Berlin say the announce
lnent of the rupture Of relations be-
tween the United States and Ger
many was received with comparative
calm by the people.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-27
SOUTHERN MEN AT DRY CONVENTION.

young or Loulsviile. Ky, Confed'
crate t~teran and preacher OF note
Rev. }. u. McAllister. superintendent
Of the Anti saloon League 81 Ten
ness.e Rev Brooks Lawrence. su.
perintendsnt Of the ANITA Saloor
League Of Ais bama; Rev. A W. Tur-
nef. superintendent Of the Anti-sa-
loon League Of Louisiana, Rev, 7. ]
Baiiey. superintendent Of the Anti
Saloon League of Mississippi Or
sarn A. steel, OF louisiana, former
Governor NJ. r. Patterson, of Mem
phis. Tenn sana w Small OF AT.
lst.ts, Captain Z p Hobson, Of Ala
bsms; Congressman A w Barley
Of Kentucky. and Oh A. J, Carton
superintendent OF the Anti Saloon
League OF Texas
DR., James Cannon, Jf. of Rich
mond. superintendent of the Anti
Saloon League of Virginia and chair
man or the legislative committee OF
the Anti-saioon League Of America
" n preside al that session OF the CON
@prtion which will be held Tuesda,
evening Dece unber II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-27

exist in peace and prosperity with a
criminal government like that of Ger
many dominating over half the world
than We could exist quietly In COM
munity OF prosperous and unpunish-
ed criminals. The mere fact that these
criminals were subject to mania in
stead of being influenced mainly By
the more ordinary criminal motives of
loot or revenge land these motives al
so are certainly not absent among the
accepted rulers of Germany would
not make our situation any more toll
cradle On the contrary. we should
be in greater danger, for the motives
OF loot and revenge are calculabie In
advance, and we might guard our
selves against them. Criminal mega
lomania on the other hand. is incur.
able except by superior force. And
a uegalomaniac nation tan be brought
TO reason eniv by decisive military de-
feat.