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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-26
GOVERNOR IS URGED
OCALLLEG|SLATURE
N SPECIAL SESSION
War Committee Of State Defense
Council Unanimously Recon-
mends Such Action; General
Pershing to be Consulted.

Special Correspondence 10 The HcraiI
Santa Fe, n. NJ. Apr.i ss.-Thc war
committee o. the state defense council
yesterday unanimously Recommended
that q specixi session OF he state
Legislature be called by the governor
Immediately, and that the work Of the
session be confined TO the c~onsidera-
ton Of economic. agricultural and mil
itary measures. in line with the Of
fensive and defensive operations OF
the state and nation made necessary
by the present emergency.
The recommendation was contained
in n motion made by Robert f.. Put
ney OF Albuquerque. and seconded by
Charles Springer OF Cimarron. The
nine members Of the m pres
ont at the time voted for IL. and yes
terday afternoon a copy OF the motion
was delivered TO Governor Lindsey.
The committee also recommended
the following.
That the governor appoint a COM
mittee 90 proceed at once TO San An
tonic. Texas. TO confer with General
Pershing In regard 10 the recruiting
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-26

OF this city. who was present at the
meeting, suggested that the executive
might ask the mayer of Albuquerque
to hold the two carloads OF beans now
being prepared for shipment - Bos-
ton until such time as the Legislature
met ard conferred on him specific au-
thority To make seizures 81 seed.
NELL y. field. of Albuquerque. cx-
pressed the belief that ~ long ~ a
special session Of the legislature was
In doubt such problems would be IN
surmountahle.
W. a. Hawkins. Of FL Paso. advised
the committee To- be conservative and
not To recommend seizures. W. arc
not alone IN this fight" he said. 10Th
er sections arc in need Of seed, and at
some place In the east the ground
may now be ready for the beans that
ar being prepared for shipment from
Albuquerque. Its a common u
and We should work in harmony.
While some damage might result TO
us by the shipment OF these beans,
We might do even greater damage Ia
other sections by actin hastily"
Captain " c. Reid. general attor-
ney Of the santa Re railway. suggest
ed that the governor wire the Boston
buyers, appealing to their patriotism
and asking that they nliow the beans
to remain IN New Mexico FOR use IN
planting. Also. that the Albuquerque
house be asked 20 hold the beans un-
~ a reply was received from Bos-
ton. III the Boston people refuse. -
ne said. 1t will then be time to con-
slider other action"
The committee members agreed that
Captain Reds suggestion was a good
one and should be carried out.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-26

sheriff over EuRenio Romero. In
1898 Romero contested the election.
Ons u. y. Cifro was appointed com
missioner TO take testimony In tho
contest case. Renchan, n young stem
ographer. took the testimony in
shorthand. and retained his notes.
failing aud refusing to deliver them
to Judge o'Brien OF the district court.
Renehan's contention was that ho
should he paid "a greater fee than the
ordinary stenographcr's fee. or rather.
that he should be paid an experts
fec.
Judge Q'Brien, however. looked up-
ON the matter in a different light. and
on June .. 1898. he ordered Rene
han to show cause why he should not
be punished for his refusal to trans
cribc the notes. ON the same day
Renchan filed his answer to the
courts order but Judge iO'Brien found
that Renehan's sole reason or us
Tor non-delivery OF the notes. or n
certified copy thereof. vas n =: he
had not received the measure OF COM
%pensatlon 10 which he claimed to be
entitled. and that he would not de
liver and certify the same testimony
until paid the amount claimed by
him.
Judge o'Brion ruled hat ilenehan
was guilty of contempt of court. and
sent him To the county jail. Rcnekan
stayed In Jail from Juno ~ To juno
GO. when an order from the court re-
leased him. and later Renehan trans
crihed the notes and delivered the
testimony To the court. The contested
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-26

Neiil r. Field. chairma ofthe Albu-
querque committee. appointed 90 come
ia santa Fe and urge an immediate
session OF the state legislature. again
appeared before the committee yester-
day morning. and repeated his state
ments of Tuesday afternoon. Before
adjournment Tuesday evening the
committee asked Mr.. Field and the
other members OF the Albuquerque
committee TO remain FOR the meeting
yesterday. believing h a there would
be a full attendance Of the committee
yesterday afternoon.
one OF the matters hat II is plgR-
ned to take up with Or. Grille and
Prof Cooley. OF state College, ~ the
state agricultural mobilization con-
ference proposed by Prof. Working. of
the college. and which was recon-
mcnded by the committee OF the state
defense council that conferred with
the governor Saturday evening. IL
was suggested that such a conference
might call from their duties men and
women who could better serve their
communities and the state at this time
b. continuing their work without I'M
terruptlon.
The ACCESSIBILITY OF the state gov
eminent SELLING all seed o I'm New
Mexico TO prevent its shipment out
OF the state was discussed by the com
mittee at its session in the senate
chamber here late Tuesday afternoon,
The discussion followed an an
nouucement by n. G. stewart. Berno-
lilo county agricultural agent. that an
Albuquerque house was preparing To
ship two carloads Of New sfeNico
beans TO a Boston firm. He announced
also. that on Monday morning he had
heard OF r carload Of beans at Laguna
and had Immediately wired 10 secure
them. but In the afternoon he was no
titled that the beans had been sold
and would be shipped out Of the
state.
Some doubt AZ to the governors
authority TO make seizure was
pressed. and Attorney Reed Holloman.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-26

OF the New Mexico National Guard.
TO the end hat he may be acquainted
with conditions In the state. and thas
men who are nov actively engaged itt
agricultural work or who can be used
Il advantage In that work shall not
be enlisted in the guard.
That Dr. A. u. erie. president OF
state College, and A. c. Cooley, dlrec-
tor uf agricultural extension work In
the tase. he asked 70 ccme here i'm
mcdiatciy to confer with the governor
ana the committee IN reference TO az.
ricultural preparedness.
That conductors and other train em-
ployes OF the railroads OF New Mex
leo be commissioned as mounted po-
liccmen by the governor. To enable
them better 10 protect railroad prop
crty against damage
The motions containing these re-
concentrations carried unanimousls.
When the committee met In tho
senate chamber yesterday morning the
following min members were present
Robert T.. Putney. 5f Albuquerque. r.
G. Champion. Of Ration. Charles
Springer. OF Cimarron: John N. Sully.
OF Santa Rita; Rafael Garcia, OF Al
buquerque. W. A. Hawkins. Of El
Paso: Secundino Romero. Of Las We
gas. c. r. Brice. OF Carlsbad. and
E~ufracio Gaiiegos OF Gailegos. For
mer State Senator Champion was oil
ected permanent chairman and a
committee composed on Mcssrs.
Springer. Hawkins and Romero WAS
named 20 select n permanent secre-
tary from outside Of the committee.
During the morning session Miss
Edith Miieman. of the travelling audi
tors office, acted ms secretary.
a portion OF the morning session
was taken up in outlining 90 the three
members OF she committee who ar
rived Tuesday nigh!-Messrs. Romero,
Brice and Gallegos-the matters dis
cuSsed By the committee Tuesday
afternoon and the action taken by the
council of state defense M it. meet
ing Saturday afternoon end night.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-26
rnIrIl srnyIylss

what II true ann ne made truor.
The world may question It and attack
Il and hawk at It and tear IT," but IL
viii survive. II makes no difference
eithcr how humble the source from
which the truth may cmanate. It II
not a question of authority. II II Is
truth. Il may come from a carpenter
of Nazareth or from an attic In the
Latin quarter; sooner or later an the
world Will accept q.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-26
wrrroMr AWAITS Ar NrwponT

Noting the interesting fact that a
California girl Is ut work on a set of
pink SILK paJanas Tor King George OF
England. by way of showing her sym
pathy for the allied cause, the New
York Evening sun observes; Poor
Nicholas Romanon. We suppose one
could search the world owe and not
Ind a single admirer working on 10
suit ~ red flannel entertainments Cor
him. b.
Il IL not so bad as that. Let cX-
car Nicholas come to this country
ana open up headquarters 40 New
port in the oason and he will be 50
showered with Invitations hat he
Louisville Post.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-26

election was decided on September Z
OF the same year. In favor of Lopez
who served as sherin and tax coilec-
tor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-26
A Sure
Investment

Everybody will have more money for the next five years
than they ever dreamed Of, but on account Of war supplies
the cost of living will be proportionately higher unless We
raise more farm produce. but in that event there will be
more money for good real estate investments than ever
before. Now is the time to buy some of these BEAUTIFUL
soft. lots in the University Heights Addition at from
$50 to $50 per lot, easy terms.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
REGULATING PRICE OF COAL.
30 Per Cent Over 1913 Prices Al
lowed as Dealers Charge. 4.

|Sls aahtNgton. i ssl,t Ass g oYssg
was made complete tonight by an
order Of Fuel Administrator Gar
field limiting the profits of retail
coal and coke dealers throughout the
country to basis which is expected
to bring about an immediate reduc-
tion In prices to the consumers.
The order, effective tomorrow, di-
rects that the retailers shall fix their
prices so as to limit their gross mar
gins over cost to the average of such
gross margins during the year 1915,
plus maximum of 80 per cent Of
the 1915 margin, provided that in no
case shall the average margin of the
month OF July this year, be exceeded.
Local committees appointed by the
Federal fuel administrators in each
State will see to it that the dealers
comply with the order and the deal
ers themselves will be called upon
to return sworn test sheets showing
the facts upon which they have based
their prices.
DR.. Garfield selected 1915 as
normal year because the coal short
age which resulted In continued rises
In prices did not begin until 1915.
The additional 80 per cent is allow
ed to cover the increase in retailers
cost Of doing business, which has in
creased substantially during the past
two years.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
THE CONSERVATION OF FOOD.
Week Of October 21-20 to BE Period
of Great Effort,

Washington, Sept. 29.-A renewed
appeal to the American people to
unite in food conservation was made
to o-night by Herbert G. Hoover, the
food administrator, in an announce
ment setting aside the week of Octo-
ber 81 and 20 for completion of the
campaign to enroll the country's 8
housewives as volunteer members of
the food administration.
Food, Mr.. Hoover, declares, will
win the war. It's conservation, he
says, Is a duty Of necessity, humans
HtSsgs d Z I'm The appear N &
Hoover says: .'
"The week Of October 81 to 20 has
been selected for nationwide cam
paign to complete the enrolment of
our forces in conservation of our
food supply.
Harvest in Hand.
"The harvest is now in hand, and
we can measure the worlds food re-
sources. This is duty Of necessity
and humanity and honor.
eve are asking every householder,
every hotel, restaurant and dealer in
foodstuffs in the nation to become a
member Of the food administration
for conservation and to pledge them
selves to follow, in so far as circum-
stances permit, the suggestions that
will be offered from time to time as
10 measures Of food savings.
81, therefore, appeal to the
churches and the schools for their as
sistance in this crusade; to all the
organizations for defense, local and
national; to all the agencies, COM
mercial, social and civic, that they
join the administration in this work
for the fundamental safety Of the ma
ton"
The food administration plans a
house to house canvass of the coun-
try's homes to accomplish the enroll
ment OF householders.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
Eleven Killed, 81 Injured.

London, Sept. 30.-Eleven persons
were killed and 80 injured in last
nights air raid, it is announced off,
c1ally. The material damage was
not great.
The following official report of the
raid was given out to-day:
--latest reports show that a deter
mined and simultaneous attack was
made upon London by three groups
of raiders. Each Of these groups,
which approached from different di-
rections, was broken up by anti-air-
craft guns. and only two or three ma
chimes penetrated the defenses.
Bombs were dropped in the north
eastern and southeastern districts
A fourth group Of enemy machines
which attempted to approach Lon
don later was driven off, none Of the
raiders penetrating the outer de-
fenses Of the capital.
Bombs were also dropped at vari-
Gus places in Kent and Essex"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
MRS. FLORENCE HOLLAND DEAD
Good Woman is Called to Her Re.
ward After Long Illness.

On the stroke of o'clock Friday
evening, September 28th, the spirit
Of Mrs. Florence A. Holland took its
flight to the great beyond. Mrs. Hol-
land had been very i'll for some time
with form Of paralysis. Although
her suffering was almost unbearable,
she bore it patiently until the end
while she awaited her Masters call
to come home.
Mrs. Holland was 48 years old on
the 8th day Of September At the
age Of II she was happily married to
Matthew G. Holland Her maiden
name was Florence A. Smith. TO
this union 13 children were born,
twelve Of whom survive her, namely:
Richard NJ. Holland, of West Union;
Mrs. Fl. l.. Ramey, of Hanover, Mon
tana; Mrs. Ivan Edwards, Mrs. l.. l..
Williams, Mrs. A. Rollins, Walhalla; !;
Clifton r. Holland, Lewiston, Pa. !;
Ruth. Cornelia, NJ. g., Jr., J. L., Eva,
Dollie (deceased, and Dorphos, at
home. Her husband also survives
her Besides these are surviving her
Robt. S. Smith, her father, OF Sem
eca; Samuel N. Smith, brother, Rich
land; half brothers, William,
Greenville, S. c.; Grady and Elmer,
OF seneca and naif-SlSter, Mrs. Her
Kelley, OF New Hope section.
In girlhood Mrs. Holland united in
the Masters service at Poplar
Springs Baptist church, ever after
ward endeavoring to live an exem-
play Christian life before her chill
dren and her friends.
Her remains were laid to rest in
Pleasant Ridge Baptist cemetery.
She was member Of this church at
the time Of her death. Funeral SER
vices were held Saturday afternoon
at 4 o'clock in the presence OF large
concourse OF sorrowing relatives and
friends. The service was conducted
by Supt. w. w. Fowler, her pastor
being unable to be present.
The sympathy Of many friends OF
the bereaved ones goes out to them
in their hour of bereavement.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
"WllaL They Deserve"

Houston, Texas, Oct. Judge
Waller r. Burns, of the United
States District Court, in charging the
Federal grand jury at the beginning
of the October term to-day, after
calling by name Senators Stone of
Missouri, Hardwick Of Georgia, VAR
daman Of Mississippi, Gronna Of
North Dakota, Gore of Oklahoma and
La Toilette Of Wisconsin, said:
"lf ] had wish ! would advise
that you men had jurisdiction
against these men. They ought to
be tried promptly and fairly and I
believe this court could administer
the law fairly, but ! have convic-
tion as strong as life that this coun-
try should stand them up against an
adobe wall tomorrow and give them
what they deserve"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA,
NINE MORE YOUNG MEN OFF.
Left for Camp Jackson, Columbia
Tuesday Morning of this Week. !,

Nine more of Oconee's young menl
left Walhalla Tuesday morning Of
this week for Camp Jackson, at Cos
lumbia, to go into military trainings
1t was regretted by the people OF!
Walhalla that necessary change in,
the date Of these young men made it,
impossible for the citizens of the,
town to meet and entertain these
young men as the others have beens
Arrangements had been made for O.
meeting Tuesday night, but the plans
were upset by orders from the army
camp to forward this contingent I'M
advance Of the previously announcedi
date. The young men who left Tues,i
day morning were: IS.
Henry Allen Fricks. S,S
Paul Adams. %<> ~
Sterly Crumpton. N
Gus OKelley: "a
William T.. Nix ~
Tommie A. N. Hart. h&
VIM. II. Paul Scott ~. *
Raymond Harbin. ga
Clayton Fulton Mauldin. "a
They went to the military camp in;
Fricks has brother at Camp Jacks
September 10th.
Returned from Camp.
The following young men from
Oconee, eight In number, have re4i
Gently returned from camp. The
Local Board has as yet not received
notice Of the reason for their return.
home, but it is reported that they!
failed to meet the required military!
physical standards: q
Jas. Franklin Grissop.
Jos. Clifton Sanders. a. -
Ezekiel Aiken Browning, j;
Jay Hubbard.
Jas. Henry Stennette.
Reecie Phillips.
Julian Cobb.
Harley Gee Thrift. - "a
1t is reported there are severaE
others, but we have not learned theirs
names. on ss$S
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
Want Son Succeed Father.

Clinton, Oct. AT special
meeting the board Of trustees of
Thornwell Orphanage, which has Just
been held here, Rev. William States
Jacobs, d. d.. of 'Houston, Texas, was
elected to succeed his father, the late
Rev. VIM. p. Jacobs, D. D., as SUPER
intendent OF the orphanage. Dr.. ia
cobs is pastor Of one Of the largest
churches In the Southern Presbyte-
rian Church, the First Church Of
Houston, which has a membership of
about 1900. DR.. Jacobs has been
notified Of his election and the trus-
tees expect to hear from him within
the next few days.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03

ECHOES FROM THE HURRICANE
Casualty List Small-C0nsilcrab bio
Damage is Reported.

Pensacola, Fla. Sept. 30.-Pensa-
cola emerged from the battering last
Friday Of one Of the most terrific
tropical hurricanes that ever struck
this section with no loss of life re-
ported up to early to-day in this vi
cinity and with comparatively small
property damage, considering the
storms violence. For about eight
hours Friday, this city and nearby
territory, were at the mercy Of the
winds fury, for very brief instant
reaching q maximum velocity OF be-
tween 130 and lao miles an hour,
and blew for several minutes at the
rate OF 100 miles an hour. The wind
blew during several sustained pc
riods between so and 90 miles an
hour
An accurate estimate Of the prop
erty loss was not available. but con-
siderable damage was done along the
watcr front to wharves and piers,
number Of vessels, mostly Of small
sizes, we're blown ashore.
Small Casualty List.
New Orleans, Sept. 30.-That the
casualty list from the West Indian
hurricane which last Friday swept
the Gulf coast sections Of Eastern
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and
Western Florida, would not exceed
five killed and might be less, was in
dicated tonight when wireless ad-
vices received from Pensacola said
there had been no toll In that vicin-
ity, and reports from Houma, La,
stated that nine fishermen who Sat-
urday were reported drowned in Sis
ters Lakes, had been located safe.
Saturdays reports from Dothan,
Ala, to the effect that five persons
had been kil'ed at Crestview, Fla,
could not be confirmed tonight.
Word was received from Biloxi
that one of the four fishing schoon-
ers, for the safety of which fears
were entertained Saturday, had re-
turned undamaged. Three schoon-
ers and house boat still we're miss
ing.
No Loss Of Life.
Montgomery, Ala, Sept. 3O.-Re-
ports reaching this city tonight in
dicate that there has been no loss Of
life as a result OF the storm in South
Alabama. The loss to railroad, tele-
ssphone |, ,,,1o N and telegraph companies is
ffe most seTfons io'ssSs is fo ss'i, tife cot-
ton crop, which was damaged badly
in all Southern Alabama counties.
Not Badly Damaged.
Washington, Sept. 30.-Pensacola,
Fla, was not greatly damaged by the
West Indian hurricane, although
a number Of merchant vessels we're
driven ashore and the storm was Of
exceptional violence. This informa-
ton, the first to reach the outside
world from Pensacola, since Friday,
when communication was cut off. .
came to the Navy Department to-day
from the Pensacola navy yard radio
station. Damage to the navy yard
was estimated at 100000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
THE CONSERVATION OF FOOD.
Every Family in Oconee County
Should Pledge Itself to Save.

Columbia, Oct. Especial: There
are 6,391 families IN Oconee county.
The United States government is
calling upon each and every one Of
these families to aid in winning the
war by saving food. Every family
meaning men, women and chill
dren, white and black-is urged to
conserve the food supply because the
last ounce may win the war.
During the week Of October 21 to
% great nationwide campaign is
to be launched by Herbert Hoover,
ma tiQpal food ed miniatratar. when all
Americans Will be asked to join In
the food saving movement. Hun
dreds and thousands of workers will
be in the field to sign up those who
want to support the government.
There is nothing compulsory about
the movement. 1t is simply patri-
otic appeal to every man that loves
democracy.
The minimum number Of pledges
expected from Oconee county is A.
600. The campaign manager for the
county will have many assistants in
the field and an effort will be made
to reach every home.
Beautiful window cards, showing
that the family is a member Of the
food administration, will be present
ed to those signing the pledge cards.
Get behind the government and
help win the war. One slice Of bread
saved a day means just that much
more food for the boys who are be-
ing sent to battle for democracy in
Europe,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
Cotton Condition September %.

New York, Sept. 30.-The percent
age condition Of cotton, last OF the
season, on an average date of Sep
tember 90, as estimated from nearly
Z,200 special correspondents OF
the Journal OF Commerce, was
$40 per cent, against 69.G per cent
month ago, or a deterioration of
81 points for the month. This is
somewhat in excess OF the lO-year
average Of 40 points. The 10-year
average Of condition is G6.S per cent,
or 2.3 points above the percentage
for september. A summary shows a
heavy deterioration Of 12.1 points in
oklahoma, while Alabama declined
~ points and Arkansas 7 points.
Other States were fairly normal.
Texas, with loss OF only Q points.
has been low in condition through
out the last of the season.
Governments Crop Estimate.
Washington, Oct. 2.-The Census
Bureau estimated the cotton crop at
12,047,000 bales, based on a condi-
tion Of 60.4 on September Is.
The condition was as follows:
Georgia 62, South Carolina 67.
Virginia 60, North Carolina SO, Flor.
ida 81, Alabama 55, Mississippi SO,
Louisiana 90, Texas SO, Arkansas
SO, Tennessee 65, Missouri 76, Okla
homa 81, California 80, Arizona 81.
Ginning Shows Activity.
washington, Oct. 2.-Cotton GIN
ned prior to September 25 was g.
498,000 bales, the Census Bureau
announced to-day. Georgia gnned
1000, South Carolina $4,000.
Other States were reported as fol-
lows: Alabama $4,000, Arkansas
$4,000, Florida 1900, Louisiana
$4,000, Mississippi 10000, North
Carolina $4,000, Oklahoma $4,000,
Texas 1,179,000, California 1900.
Up $B Per Bale.
New York, Oct. 2.--Cotton rose
SIS a bale here as result of the gov
ernment crop report December con-
tracts were 1.04 over last nights
closing figures.