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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-09-25

Thoroughbred Dark Cornish Indian
Game Chickens for sale; 81, $3.50,
So. J. II. TANNERY, Westminster,
S. G. Az
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-09-25

All kinds Of seed grain cleaned and
graded by special machine at Earle's
Mil, Jc. per bushel. 37-12
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-09-25

FOR SALE-40O bushels Fulgum
Seed Oats, recleaned, at $3.50; as
they came from thresher, 1925.
JOHN r. CRAIG, Walhalla, s. G. tt
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-09-25
ONE CENT AWORD

(Small advertisements under
this heading inserted at rate OF
one cent word per insertion.
Four insertions for price OF
three.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-09-25

Shingle Mill and Engine for Sale.
r. e. ALEXANDER, Walhalla, 38
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-09-25

All grinding at Ear1c's Mill for
tenth toll. 37-12
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-09-25

FOR SALE-Internatio Truck
JOHN II. K-AUFMANN, Walhalla. 39*
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-09-25

NOFICE.-Cotton seed crushing
has been placed in Glass | in the list
OF industrial exemptions from draft,
the War Industries Board announces.
and every effort will be made to con-
serve labor for this industry and its
auxiliaries. Wholesale exemptions
will not be made, but if the local
boards do not exempt on request. APP
peal can bo taken, and if this Is ad-
verse. the industry can then apply
for furloughs for anv drafted skilled
employee by following instructions.
SENECA OIL MILL. 81
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-09-25
FORBID ANY ONE from hauling

fOhDID ANY ONE from naullnS
sawdust off Of my place, or anything
else off this place, without written
order from Mr.. j. G. Shockley or
myself. l will give Twenty-Five Dol
lars for proof Co convict any one dis
regarding this notice. (Walhalla, d.,
S. c., Sept. %, 1879 E. f. GEL
GER. 39-4l
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
VERY QUIET SECTION
 PRESENT TIME

In advices recently received from the Koyukuk it is stated that that district Is experiencing one of the quietest periods since it was estab- lished as camp, although it is q trifle ahead of other places in the interior on the lower river.
 Nolan creek is very much handi- capped this year owing to lack of water. 1t being impossible to sluice to any great extent. The Nolan creek benches, which usually add materially to the camps output. are not being worked very extensively this season and as consequence the production will be considerably less this year.
 Myrtle creek, which has always been considered a steady producer and standby, is busy as usual. About five claims are being worked by the open cut method, and on some of them two shifts of men are employed. It is expected that this creek will turn out well this season.
 Emma creek is showing up well. T. c. McNamer. who is operating there, is working two shifts and re- ports fair pay and will continue his operations to the seasons end.
 Jennie creek is being worked some. Lee Wilson & Co. are trying to To- cate a lost paystreak and have cross cut the channel for a distance for a distance of about seventy feet. While not having struck anything rich, they are taking out enough to meet ex- penses and hope to get in the coarse money in the near future.
 A road crew under the supervi. sion of E. M. Sutphen is putting in a bridge over Wiseman creek, which is appreciated by all the residents. He also has crew of men at work on the Hammond and Nolan creek trails.
 WI MI VOAO ACPol tCu III tiuI district, one in June and one in July. A boy was born to MT. and Mrs. James Minno at Coldfoot on June Il and boy to MT. and Mrs. Ole Wilson on Hamomnd river on July 3.
 The camp will be depopulated to a certain extent by the departure of MT. and Mrs. Frank Whalley and two children. MT. and Mrs. Ed Pet. tersOn. Mrs. w. J. Redmond ard o. R. Williams. Nearly all of them state that they do not intend to re- turn. the only exception being Will Hams, who will return on one of the first boats in the spring.
 The general health of the camp is good. no sickness being reported.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
GREAT GAINS AT SMALL LOSS

War correspondents of Paris newspa- pers are unanimous in the opinion that the present huge gains made by the allies have been accompanied by comparatively small loss es. They agree that never before have the troops of the allied nations been able to take so many prisoners and guns, as we'll as stores ot ammunition and supplies, at such small cost as they have during the present ope- rations
 This is an immensely comforting and en- couraging fact. These correspondents have had an extensive experience in judging such matters and their opinions are worthy of belief, especially as they all concur in that opinion. We are all able to see that the allies are making wonderful progress, but we con- less to feeling of uneasiness when the mat ter ot the cost of these gains is considered This country has had comparatively little ex- perience in this way of thinking and there has been no way of reaching reliable opini- on in the matter. The war department has made claims of small losses, but deep down in our hearts we have had little fears and qualms because of the extensive censoring of all army news.
 Now, however, comes an encouraging note from Paris, from Frenchmen well versed in matters pertaining to the relative cost and gain of military operations. They have been through over four years of warfare, and have suffered untold misery due to the costs of victory. They are agreed that the present
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
GUESTS SHOW
 APPRECIATION

Through the mayor at the council meeting last Tuesday evening the thanks of Governor and Mrs. Riggs was given to the members of the city council of Fairbanks. Tester day a personal letter was received from the governor in which was ex- pressed his appreciation. The letter reads as follows:
 Both Mrs. Riggs and I wish to thank the people of Fairbanks thru you. their mayor, for the cordial and delightful courtesies extended to us during our only too short stay in your city. We appreciate thoroughly not only the splendid reception ten dered us by the City Council. but also the many private marks of friend ship. The people of Fairbanks may rest assured that shall always en- deavor to maintain their esteem thru earnest efforts for their welfare. Through your resources I see a great future for Fairbanks"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
RED STAR TO
 HOLD MEETING


 This afternoon at 1:30 those in- terested in the Red Star movement will hold meeting in the reception lobby of the Nordale hotel for the purpose of effecting an organization in Fairbanks.
 Mrs. w. G. Gasser of Rampant, who is the head of the organization for the interior of Alaska, arrived on the Tanana and will be present to aid in the organization. An Orga- nization would have been formed be- fore this. but there was no one in Fairbanks authorized to make the proper procedure.
 The Red Star is an organization that has to do with the protection and welfare of animals, and those whOshave the interests of these faith full brutes in mind should attend. At the front there are several branch es of this body and they are doing wonders in saving animals that have been wounded. which. without the proper attention, would have to be destroyed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
MISS MERCK IS
 NEW HEAD OF
 OUR SCHOOLS

At meeting of the school board held last evening for the purpose of selecting head for the Fairbanks public schools for the coming school year the choice of the board fell upon Miss H. A. Mirick, who will fill that office. The title vested in Miss Mirick will be that of principal, the board deciding to do away with the office of superintendent and con- bine the two under the former name.
 Miss Mirick was a member of the high school faculty last year, teach ing English. Latin. history and civics.
 The decision of the school board to elect principal from among the available teachers in Fairbanks was caused by the annulment of the en- gagement which had previously been made with Prof. c. Green, who was reported to be on his way to Fair banks but was notified not to report, the cancelling of the engagement be- ing occasioned by advices received from Juneau by the board here.
 With the selection of Miss Mirick as the head of the Fairbanks schools the board believes that it has solved the way out of difficult position.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
'T0NSETH IS IN
 POST EXCHANGE


 A wire was received from Einar Tonseth yesterday from Fort Gibbon in which it was requested that a typewriter be sent him, as he re- Quired the use of it, stating that he had been assigned to the charge of the post exchange and had consider able work to do, which necessitated a machine. With him in the post exchange is Paul Borak, also Fair banks boy
 Tonseth before volunteering for service had considerable experience in the mercantile business, and un- doubtedly the commanding officer re- Quired the services of an expert enced person and so assigned him. This is hardly what Tonseth ex- pected when he enlisted, as he want ed to handle gun and drill with the boys, but as long as he is doing some service he is content.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
KANTISHNA MAN
 ARRIVES HERE

w. R. Taylor, who for the past few years has been operating in quartz in the Kantishna district. ar rived on the Panama yesterday from Hot Springs. at which place he had gone on business from his district.
 Mining conditions in the Kantishna are at the present time doing fairly well considering the number of men in the country, and those who are operating are at least assured of their years grubstake. MT. Taylor is developing quartz ledge on Stam- pede creek, a tributary to Clear creek, which is a tributary to the Toklat. Much ore Is blocked out for the balance of the season, and as soon as he is able to ship. many tons of antimony ore will be sent to the Outside. Quartz mining in the Kantishna is going ahead more rapidly this year than at any time since that line of mining started, and when transportation facilities have been obtained good reports will be forthcoming.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
GEORGE NISSEN
 HAVING MANIAC

Before a jury yesterday afternoon the examination of George Nissen as to his sanity was held at the de tenton hospital At the conclusion of the proceedings the verdict was returned of insane. The jury sitting on the examination was composed of Tom Utigaard, Charles Lockhart, R. M. Crawford, Val Diebold. Fred Rhind and Gus Conradt
 During the examination Nssen showed tendencies of raving mani ac, being at times totally off his mental balance and acting in man ner that caused some apprehension to the examiners. He is laboring under many hallucinationS, one of which is that he is the agent of the kaiser, to which he frequently re- fers. It is stated that his is the most violent case to be under obser- vation in years. He will be held at the detention hospital until he can be removed to Morningside sanitari- nm
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
NEW RULING IS
 PASSED UPON
 FLOUR ORDERS

In the last mail was received a circular from P. R. Bradley, federal food administrator, in which is abOl- ished the 70 per cent ruling regard ing the ordering of flour by mer- chants. The circular, which is self explanatory. is as follows: Juneau, Aug. 12, 1918. To Divisional, District and Local Ad- ministrators.
 Gentlemen: From this date, the seventy per cent rule in the matter of wheat flour purchases by merchants in the Territory, from wholesalers, millers and jobbers, is abrogated and set aside. Alaska merchants may now order the amount of wheat flour they desire, irrespective of the amount of their purchases last year. with the understanding that the requi- site amount of substitutes must be ordered at the same time. The substitute rule remains in full force and effect in all respects.
 The seventy per cent rule has heretofore been carried out in the Territory by use of printed certifi- cates of buyer and seller, furnished by the federal food administration of Alaska. These certificates will no longer be required. The lifting of this seventy per cent rule applies only to dealers in ordering their supply of wheat flour
 There has been no change or modification of any wheat flour regu- latiOns announced by the federal | food administration for Alaska as affecting sales by dealers either as to amount of individual sales or the amount of substitutes required, nor has any change been announced af- fecting the voluntary consumption not to exceed one and hslf pounds of wheat flour per person per week.
 Alaska food administrators will con- tinue to issue or refuse permits for excuse quantities upon showing being made by the purchaser; also apprise dealers of the suspension of the seventy per cent rule relative to their purchases from wholesalers, millers and jobbers.
 Respectfully,
 P R. BRAnLEY, Federal Food Administrator.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
ANOTHER TO BE
 CITIZEN OF U. 5.

In the office of the clerk of court yesterday was filed a petition for naturalization as a citizen of the United States by Leo Raymond Saul nier, who gives his place of resi- dence as Panama.
 The applicant arrived in the United States in August, 1896, at Boston. Massachusetts, since which time he has resided on American soil. Those appearing on the petition as witness es are Wm. Corning and John A. Brown, both of Panama. The prob- able date of the hearing on his ap- plication will be about December 9.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
ARE REQUESTED TO REMOVE ALL
 LOAN POSTERS

At the meeting of the council of defense last evening communication wa sreceived from the Juneau Terri torial Council of Defense in which was received from the Juneau Terri literature pertaining to the many war drives which remain posted to public view be torn down and de- stroyed. The reason for the request is contained in the communication. which is as follows:
 Juneau. Alaska. Aug. 10. 1918. Council of Defense,
 Fairbanks, Alaska. Gentlemen:
 It has been brought to the atten- ton of the Juneau Council of De- fense that there are being displayed at many places in Alaska numerous posters, advertising campaigns and drives which have long since been concluded.
 For instance, in many places post CTS are still displayed advertising the Second and Third Liberty Loan campaigns and the Red Cross drives of December, 1917, and May, 1918.
 The continued display of these posters will undoubtedly detract from the effectiveness of advertising mat. ter which will be distributed in cam, paigns yet to come; and they should all be removed as soon as possible; i; and nothing should be displayed ex. cepting advertising matter represent ing some live issue.
 Will you kindly undertake to see that all such posters in your terri tory are removed; and please give this subject the widest possible pub licity.
 JUNEAU TERRITORIAL COUNCIL OF DEFENSE.
 H. R. SHEPARD,
 Secretary.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
MOONSHINERS IN THE I,IMELIG

the government in the southern Atlantic states, moonshiners must be nearly as plenti- full there as bootleggerS in dry territory. The federal officials have been taking intens- i've measures ill an attempt to clean up the moonshiners and illicit whiskey distillers in the mountain regions of the southern states. They have been successful if it is possible to judge by the number of stills and arrests that have been made as result of the raids. Four hundred and sixty eight stills were seized and over two hundred arrests were made Incidentally, two sheriffs and five out laws were killed and a score or more were wounded.
 From this it can be seen that the old days of feuds and outawry among the mountain whites of the southern states have not totally disappeared. This region of the country has always been famous for its longlived feuds, which were the cause of an immense amount of fighting boodshed and lawlessness. The mountain whites fondness for corn whskey of home manufacture has been source of trouble of long standing. It has been the cause of the war between feedral revenue collectors and moonshiners for generations These outlaws did not hesitate to use the Winchester in defense of their illicit prac- tces, and were ever ready to shoot federal official, favorite method being to get him from behind without any warning. These stills were a source of revenue to their own CTS, who charged exorbitant prices for the products of their outlawry. The mountaineer would rather pay this toll to his colleagues than to go without his corn whiskey or buy lawful product from some other source In addition to the fact that it was unlaw-, full, the whiskey manufactured by these moon sinners was most obnoxious stuff, with pow erful kick. Its users were able to stand an amount of this moonshine that would be the finish of anyone but a mountain white from the south
 The approach of prohibition has prob- ably been the inspiration for wholesale re- newal of the old form of lawlessness, and whiskey stills became plentiful once more. It is apparent, however, that the government has also been on the job and has succeeded in rounding up many of the offenders, though at considerable cost in blood shed.
 The fact that the country is at war does not signify that lawessness is any more to .e desired and tolerated than it ever was The government is giving evidence that it is as. hard after the moonshiners as ever, in spite of the fact that there is plenty to keep it busy and occupied with affairs in Europe
 Our government is large and vastly com rrehensve, and no more moonshining will be allowed now than has ever been. When the mountain whites of the corn whiskey region realize this there will probably be cessation of outlawry and some of the energy devoted to outwitting the federal officials will doubt less be applied to help win the war
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02

 PAYING AVLSIT
 TO FAIRBANKS

J. l.. McPherson, secretary of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Cham Der of Commerce, arrived in Fair banks last evening on tour of the country. He is making the trip for the purpose of securing first-hand information regarding the conditions of the country, and will make a deep study of the mining industries of the interior. A trip to Nenana is also included in his intinerary.
 MT. McPherson has recently been spending some time at the proper ties of the Kennecott mines, coming direct to Fairbanks from there.
 When questioned as to the gold subsidy he stated that that was one of the objects of his visit. as he wished to thoroughly understand the mining conditions in the interior so that he could compile much needed information on the subject He was recently at Washington, D. C., and
 
 ing at which several committees were represented and set forth the needs of Alaska in several respects. The question of gold subsidy is one that cannot be dealt with hurriedly, as it involves much study. both as to conditions and to the effect of the application of the grant. Many schemes have been presented for the betterment of those who produce gold and it is this subject that will en- gage the attention of both houses of congress before final decision has been made.
 ME McPherson is deeply interested in the welfare of Alaska and at all times has the interests of the coun try uppermost in mind. This is his first visit in three years and is oc- casioned by several important mat ters coming to his attention. It was originally his intention to make trip through Southeastern Alaska, but he changed his mind and came to the interior The incoming trip made a deep impression on him, as for many miles he travelled along at a good rate of speed. Although there are few bad spots. the trail generally is in good condition.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
WILL PURCHASE
 NATIVEPR0DUCE

From the office of the Alaskan En- gineering commission has been is- sued a call for bids on furnishing a large quantity of vegetables for the use of the commission. From the amount of vegetables mentioned it is probably intended that the sup ply will be sufficient to last until next summer. Included in the call is also about fifty tons of native hay.
 Following out the program of an economic administration, it is evi- dent that the Alaska product will meet all requirements. Should the bids submitted be accepted, it will mean that many hundreds of dollars will be expended in the interior. to the benefit of the farmer and at a great saving to the government.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
LIGHT FINGERED PERSON
 IS FOND OF WASHING

Some time ago mention was made of one person losing bicycle and another several parts of harness. The latest stunt is that of person losing a whole clothesline full of washing. The clothes had been hung up to dry over night outdoors and in the morning they had disappeared. While the stunt might look funny in the movies. 1t is no funny thing to lose about all the wearing apparel that one possesses through the thiev- ing desires of a nocturnal visitor.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02

gigantic offensive movement that is carrying the Huns before it with an irresistible force is getting the results we all can see, and at a cost that is comparatively small
 This can but add to the rejoicing which is the natural result of the victorious advance of the forces on the side of the right.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02

George Mattison, operating on Monte Cristo creek. is among te late arrivals.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02

It was announced yesterday that the N. c. Go. will close its doors promptly at 6 o'clock in the evening. commencing on September l. This is the first store to observe regular hours in Fairbanks. although there are one or two other establishments that observe that rule as closely as possible.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
ENGINEER ARRIVES TO
 TAKE CHARGE OF T. V. R. R.

Engineer H. K. Ward. of the AL askan Engineering commission, ar rived in Fairbanks on the Panama to make his headquarters here. He will be in charge of the Panama Valley for the purpose of making needed repairs and alterations along the line. It is probable that he will change the grade in several places as preliminary survey was made last year for one per cent grade beyond the junction to Happy station.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02
JIMMY MOORE
 IS HELD BACK

Through recent advices received from Fort Gibbon it is learned that James G. Moore, Jr.. has not as yet been accepted into service at that place owing to his age. It seems that the commanding officer under whose instructions young Moore re- ported to the post has gone away with the contingent that left for the Outside, and the present officer in command is in some doubt as to ac- cepting him owing to his youth.
 Jimmy is very much disappointed over the delay of his enlistment and is anxiously awaiting the report re- ceived from headquarters at Wash ington, D. C., to which place has case has been sent. Upon the de- cision of the officials of the war de- partment will rest whether he will serve under the colors or not.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02

The orphan fund for the month of August has done remarkably well and is now well up in the $500 class. During the month donations came from all parts of interior Alaska and added materially to the total. Yesterday two donations were made; one from Nenana and the other from Ester creek.
 The monthly average for the past few months has been ten orphans for one year. The amount received during August will provide for about nine. which, under the present cir cumstances, is doing very well. The standing of the fund to date is as follows:
 Previously acknowledged .... .$325.O0 w. H. Arthur, Nenana .... 500 MT. and Mrs. w. c. Finn, Ester 300
 Total to date .... .......... .$333.00
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-02

James Oldfield, who was operated on for appendicitis recently. Is re- ported as doing nicely.