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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-08
HENRY H.. ALEXANDER.
Some Life Facts Concerning DcccnS-
cd Citizen of OcQncc.

In noting recently the death OF II.
i. Alexander. Of Seneca, (March 3O),
we we're unable to get certain facts
concerning his life. We clip the fol-
lowing information from Farm and
Factory Of April Ath:
The whole community was shock ed
and gricvcd beyond expression Sun
day morning when it was learned
that II. +. Alexander had passed
away. On Saturday he seemed as
well as usual, but about 10 o'clock
that evening he began to have indi-
gestiOn and called in his physician.
Despite all efforts the end came
shortly before ~ O'Clock. neuralgia
Of the heart being the immediate
cause Of his death.
Services were held at his home
Sunday afternoon by his pastor, Rev.
/. E. Wallace, and tho intermcnt
took place at Mountain View ceme-
terry amid Il large gathering Of sor-
rowing friends.
Henry Francis Alexander was
born January 10. 1S45, in Greenville
county, and was a son Of Isaac T.. and
Judith Mckenzie Alexander. All
other members Of his family preced-
ed him to the beyond.
AT the age Of II he joined II. d.
GOodlett's Company (6th S. G. Vol
untoers), Col. Chas. S. Winder. COM
m.nding. He served the remainder
Il The war and was ever a brave and
gallant soldier. After the close of
the war he went to Charleston,
where he spent several years Of his
young manhood. Returning to this
section he married Miss Rebecca
Doyle. daughter Of Jas. A. Doyle. Of
Madison, on December 20, 1869.
IIe Is survived by his wife and three
children, Mrs. ]. II. Thompson, OF
Atlanta, Ga: j. Frank Alexander
and Mrs. ]. r. Harper. Of Seneca.
Hle moved from West Union to
Seneca about 2S years ago. lie was
connected with the Seneca Bank and
various other enterprises. He was
Cor several years Treasurer OF Oco-
Mce county. II business he was ef-
ficient. Of sound Judgment, standing
squarely for the right, a man Of
sterling integrity.
To know Mr.. Alexander was to
love him. He was the kindest, best
and most modest Of men. Old and
young loved him alike, for he pos
sosscd the key TO every" heart. If
he hId fault it was that he valued
himself too lightly. He had rare
sense OF humor. and his sparkling
wit was ever source Of pleasure
TO his friends. We will all miss him
his bright smile and his words OF
welcome. We feel that his place can
never be flled--this man with a
heart Of pure gold.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-08
,l'.'.'.l.'..!..l. Observation-Disclosures.
I. WOAIAN'S =.
I. COUNCIL OF DEFENSE. i.
sis

Mrs. r. l.. Mayes, State chairman
Of the Council Of Defense, has re-
Gently appointed Mrs. Elias Earle, of
Townville, as chairman for Oconee
county OF the Woman's Council of
Defense. 1t is now hoped that Oco-
nee will take her place in the front
line and show the other counties how
enthusiastic and patriotic our county
can be, even if we are late in taking
our place.
Mrs. Earle has recently returned
from Columbia, where she attended
the quarterly meeting Of the Coun-
Gil Of Defense and heard DR.. Anna
Howard Shaw. National Chairman, in
two addresses explain the work for
women to help win the war.
This Council Of Defense is not a
new organization, but committee
OF organizations. There is one rep
rescntatire from each county, and
nineteen Statewide organizations
represented. These women stand
ready to put into execution any
movement the government calls on
the women for. New organizations
are discouraged, but it is hoped the
present organizations may be able to
coordinate and cooperate in every
way that is necessary.
The work women can all do now
is to keep up the morale OF our SOL
diers. encourage them in every way
possible; keep the home fires
burning while they are away; aid in
the conservation of food: enlist the
negroes in patriotic work; keep our
schools and churches up to their
usual standard; and last, but GER
tainly not least, look after the well
fare OF the babies Of our country
to prevent unnecessary deaths among
them.
Never before has there been war
when SO much is depending on the
women. There are no slackers in
Oconee county among our women,
and they await the Presidents or
ders.
Mrs. Earle will be very glad to get
in touch with any existing organiza-
tions, and to take up with the leaders
appointed in each school district
the work as outlined by our National
and State chairmen.
When, on January /, 1923, you re-
ceive $5 for a War Savings Stamps
for which you paid 81. 16, you'll re-
alize that it really didn't cost YOU
anything to be good American by
investing In w. S. s.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-08

1t was Pinckney Of South Carroll
ma who, when European tyranny
threatened lis more than century
ago, dcfiantly exclaimed: Millions
for defense, but not one cent for
tributc.' If we fail to lend Uncle
Sam the millions he needs for de-
Tense, we will have to pay billions for
tribute. Buy War Savings Stamps.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-08
= w, 8, 6.

A two-whceled cart, which auto
matically loads and unloads corn
stalks, Is the invention Of New
Jersey farmer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-08
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-08
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groye'S.

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because 1t contains the
well known tonic properties ofQUININE
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 60 cents.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-08

Have you 25 cents worth OF patri-
otism? Prove it by buying a Thrift
Stamp.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-30
NO VACATION DAYS
FOR RAY SAMUELS
Keith Star Will Spend Her Summer
Farming on Long
Island

Ray Samuels has been dubbed 1.-THE
Blue Streak of Vaudeville" blue
streak is supposed TO contain. and prob
ably does. the speed Of chain lightning,
and Miss Samuels In credited with be-
ing able 10 change from one expression
to another in her rendition of character
songs with remarkable speed.
Miss Samuels, who comes 10 Keith's
Theatre this week In q new offering OF
character songs, In planning TO put this
"blue streak" idea to something more
effectuai than the singing of songs. The
singer who divides her time on the stage
between vaudeville and musical comedy
allots herself several weeks during the
summer season OF each year to work on
the farm. and this year she is arranging
her theatrical bookings so that she win
spend a little more time than usual on
her Long Island property. Miss sam
uels has a perfectly good reason for not
wanting to remain In vaudevills so long
this year as formerly She has taken
up the project Of helping the Govern
n,ent in her own little way and that ID
by raising moro food on her farm this
year than ever before. Miss Samuels,
OF course, does not intend to 80 into
farm life ~ an occupation, but she
believes that BY raising fruit and
kegstsbjes tor the use Of hersslf and
probably sQnue q her neighhora thar
~ "a u Il; n " u y J;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-30
G2ozh J2as5
%'%
Art Has Its Innings in Stimulating Wartime Melo
drama-Growing Intimacy of Broadway Revues
Philadelphia's Enlarged Theatrical Map

HRfTICISM would have been perfectly
~ willing to stack arms and. TO the
limit Of Its capacity. frank" Getting
Tcgether' on it's inspiring and patriotic
travels throughout the land. Happily.
however, no such truce with dlscrlmlna-
tfon was necessary. The entertainment
proved meritorious enough to stand the
test Of appraisement apart from its
mission. and this very circumstance
rendered the attainment OF its inten-
tions all the easier.
Audiences that witnessed the piece at
ths Lyric Theatre last week we're unL
doubtedIy prepared TO condone any
weaknesses in the most outspoken OF
war plays. The significance of its stir
ring message" overrode all other con-
siderations. Consequently the artistry
Of the Interpretation came as delightful,
gratuitous surprise.
The footlight carpentering OF Ian Hay,
J. Hartley Manners and Percival Knight
produced an episode drama whose joints
were occasionally creaky. but one on
which the blight OF dullness never set
tiled for a single moment. Getting To-
gether," for all its slender motivation,
10 an exceedingly stimulating and en-
livening diversion. When the brilliancy
Of It's cast is recognized its theatric inn
Port becomes even moro pronounced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-30
"UNKISSED" ACTRESS
ADAMANT IN "OH, BOY"
Osculatory Business" Cut Out BY
Marie Carroll's Alleged
Urgent Request n

Marie Carroll, who plays the part q
the old-fsshioned wife In "Oh. Boy q
the Lyric Theatre. solemnly declarea
that she has never been kissed except ~
her father and mother. TO substantie1o
Miss Carroll's statement, her motne1i
Who always travels with her. says thai
she is positive her daughter ha: neys!
been kissed by any outsider, and. whal
Is more. shc has been brought up "
her parents to avoid kissing as an NJ
sanitary practice. ~
ut is an absolute fact" declares Miu.!
Carroll. that have never been kiseee
by any member of the opposite sex *
cept nv own father. Even when Wa
little kiddle l can remember FRIENDS, Y. !.
our family Offering me candy II ! wouS
turn up my childish face and 81
kiss on the cheek. but much as ! W..
candy, even In those days, ] refuso4 "
barter my kisses for sweetmeau ~,
] grew older the boys and girls at s!.32' !!..xl
INDUCED In kissing games at their n'us
parties. but I steadfastly refused y
play any OF them. -
Last season I appeared In the WIN
ter Garden in New York and nse
kissing duet with the tenor. When ~
came " this part at rehearsal HI
lively v>s'used to be kissed and handeo
my resignation. The management VI
fused to accept II and cut out tine ne.4
Der when they learned objected Y
being kissed. 49,
''In the last act Of oh. Boy accordin4
to the stage business, Lynne over.
who plays the part Of the young n
band, has TO take me in his arms !.
give me a kiss. When we came 70 "
scene at rehearsal I complalned w
Ray Comstock and William Elliott ~
producers. and they agreed with me u;..
no girl should be kissed against ~! & ~
Is to take me In his arms and try y ~
me, but refuse to let him" W
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-30

his chief astrologer. The necromancer,
in exchange for his wonderful golden
cock, which can foretell the future, ex-
tracts from the monarch promise OF
any gift at his command. The bird,
placed on spire in Dodon's capital.
sounds a war alarm. The king and
his troops begin the campa ign. and after
a disastrous battle with the foe, Do0on
and his general. Pol<an, are driven
toward the supposed headquarters of the
enemy chieftain. a beautiful woman
cmerges from the tent. She sings a
seductive song, praislng her own strik-
ing physical charms. Dodon is enrap-
tured. She informs him that she is
about to conquer his capital. That VIC
tory is very easily won, since Dodon
escorts her into the city as his bride.
A stormy honeymoon follows. in which
the vivacious young queen compels
Dodon TO amuse her in ways which he
regards as undgnlfed. The pair quar-
rel. The astrologer then appears and
reminds Dodon of his promise regard
ing the gift In exchange for the golden
cock. But the queen herself Is what
the wizard demands. Dodon strikes him
with his scepter and the magician ap-
parently falls dead. The marvellous bird
flies down from the spire, pecks Dodon
on the head ana kllIS num- nc astIoio-
ger revives and informs the audience
that the whole story Is fable and
that he and the queen are the only real
human beings involved.
"The Golden Cock will be sung in
French. The Italian text Will he used
in "L'Oracolo," which is TO be given as
n curtain raiser. The principals In that
opera will be Florence Easton, Althouse,
Scotti, Didur and Braslau. Moranzvni
will conduct At the evening performs
ance of LA Boheme" Papi will be the
musical director.
There are substantial indications that
the same sort of furore which CALI
Curci provoked In New York and Chi
cago will be manifested on her Philadel-
phia debut at the Academy next Wednes-
day afternoon. The radiant soprano will
then exhibit her mastery of horid
technique In the BELL Song" from
"Iakme." and the Mad Scene" from
Lucia" The New York symphony Or
chestra under Walter Damrosch will
play the accompaniments and viii also
be heard in a highly attractive instru-
mental program composed of the pre-
lude to the third act of "Lohengrin," the
Dance of the Apprentices" from Die
Meistersnger." the Forest Murmurs,'
from "Siegfried." and the Good Friday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-30
Plans for New
Schubert Theatre

TNHEATRICAL patronage has recov-
l. cred bravely from the melancholy
slump which afflicted it last December
II weathered the fuel administrations
ruling and II has even experienced a
rather lively ante-Easter period. And
now. despite the war, there are definite
prospects OF additional footlight activity
in this city.
The handsome Shubert Theatre, under
going swift construction on the former
site of Horticultural Hall, is scheduled
for completion on May 10. There are
rumors that the daring venture OF giving
summer musical plays In Philadelphia
may be made. The plans have not yet
fully matured, but 1t Is asserted on rep
utable authority that the new house
will be opened as soon as it is finished.
The initial attraction may be "Maytime"
or the new Winter Garden potpourri,
The Passing Show OF 1918"
Less frivolous offerings will. of course,
be presented there when the regular
season is on, and by next autumn eight
so-called "first-class" theatres will be in
operation here for the first time In the
city's history. This figure can be swelled
to eleven IL the Little Theatre. whose
policy has lately been variable. and the
Academy and the Metropolitan, devoted
to music, are included.
Heroic Paris has learned that theatres
could be useful emotional safety valves
in war time. London, harassed by noe
turnal air raids, still clings to her mat
inses. With such precedents by eivili-
zatlons champions, Philadelphia need
not be uneasy about welcoming her
newest playhouse. H. T. CRAVEN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-30
BRILLIANT CLIMAX
OF MUSICAL SEASON
Galli-Curcis Visit and Golden
Cock" Outstanding Events
Next Week
THREE OPERAS IN A DAY

The seasons musical activities will at
tain climax next week when the roster
will include two grand opera bills. three
symphony concerts, a Mccormack recital,
and the first appearance here of Amelita
Galli-Curci. The brilliant coloratura
soprano who has this season so thrilled
and delighted her hearers will be the
so!oist at the New York Symphony
Orchestra's concert to be given in the
Academy of Music on next Wednesday
afternoon.
Opera patrons next Tuesday will have
their busiest day since tho Campanini
forces abandoned Philadelphia. Mr.. Cat
ti-Casazza's artists will be heard both in
the afternoon and in the evening at the
Metropolitan. The matinee bill will he
given to make up for the performance
originally scheduled for January 90 and
called off by order of the fuel ad-
ministration. la Boheme,' with Aida,
Martinelli. Chalmers and Scott in lead
ing roles, will be the night program.
Conspicuous interest. however. centers
in the afternoon attraction, which will be
of a dual nature. The bill consists of
Leoni's musical tragedy of Chinatown,
"I.'Oracolo," and Rimsky-korsalsoff' s
unique and fascinating opera-pantomime
lie Coz dor" CThe Golden Cocil),
which has been acclaimed as the most
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-30

significant novelty of the Metropolitan's
season.
This exceptional work. almost the last
from its composers pen. was finished in
1907 and produced in Paris and London
in 1914. The action. which is based on
fairy tale by the Russian poet, Poush-
kin, IL intrusted to the ballet, while the
music assigned to the persons of the play
is sung by the principal artists and cho-
rus, garbeS in Russian costumes and
seated on terraces arranged on each side
Of the stage. Approximately fantastic
scenery has been designed and painted
for lie Coz dor" BY Willy Pogany. who
also designed the costumes. For the
stage management Adolf Boln, a former
star of the Ballet Russe. is responsible
Ficrre Monteux, who conducted the work
in Europe, will direct the performance
here.
The double cast will be as follows:
The Queen.
Miss CALI and Nine Barrientos
Amelfa ...... Miss Smith and Miss Braslau
The General. Mr.. Bartlk and Mr.. Ruysdse 81
The Astrologer. MIR, Bonnglio and Mr. Disz
The Prince ..... Mr.. Han and Mr.. Audislo
a knight. Mr.. Johnson and Mr.. Reschiglian
TIE argument of the mined opera,
in which philosophic, ironic and poetic
symbols may easily be dlscerned, relates
to the tragic bargain made by King
Dodon a lazy and gluttonous ruler, with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-30

"The Claim" with Edith storey. N,
ter half Of week. ~
STRAND--"La Tosca" with p..,,-.
Frederick. first half Of week. "Nsrss
ty Naughty" with Enid Bennett ~.
ter half OF week.
LOCUST - "Amariliy of Ciotba.,,..
Alley" with Mary Pickford, ana ~
fifth episode of "Tho Son OF Demcc'
racy."
BURLESoUE
CASfNO-The Majestlcs In a prorr.x.
OF musical comedy and yaude ev,jis
features. Heading the cast are r,or'
ence Bennett. lie Pine, George I.sc,
and Ruth Barbour. -''
TROCADERO The Cav Mo,r,.s
Glories,' In an extravaeanza ~
Charles NJ. Baker. Among the rrin,
cipals are Mark lie. and Dolly win
ters. Fl Fl contributes a special dane
ing feature.
GAYETY - The Military Maids. In 4
melange OF musical comedy special
ties. The two-act burletta is entitIsd
"A Day at the Camp" Cleora appear
in a "Humbabula Dance" MT
COMING ATTRACTIONS
APRIL s.
FORREST-Harry Lauder Ks
GARRTCR--"Goodb Bill"
REITH'S-Louise Dresser.
APRIL 10
LITTLE THEATRE-Vieux- Colombo,
Players.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-30
LAUDER FORCED TO
DEFER DEPARTURE
Cancellation Of Sailing Date Brings
About Comedians Return TO
Philadelphia

Owing TO the fact that his sailing for
Europe, originally set for the first week
IN April. has been Cancelled, Harry Lauder
will be able TO give one weeks perform
ances here at the Forrest Theatre be-
ginning MONDAY evening. April 8. and
continuing with daily matnees there.
after. prior TO his departure for the
other side. Arrived IN Europe. he will
devote his energies to helping the vsri-
Gus war charities and singing and talk
ing to the soldiers on the battle fronts
Mr. Lauder will cloee his engagement
in New York at tho Metropolitan Opera
HOUSE after having made triumphal
transcontinontal tour since his last an
pearance here. II II not 1T all likely
that Mr., Lauder win again rsturn to
America.
ws% :ulesr mss: an =: sss.s s:1 ss me-
company. C1ief among thes9 are the
:sss: sss ss;'2s: ~ 6 sss'ss'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-30
MAETERLINCK'S ART
INVADES THE FILMS
"Blue Birds" Imaginative Beauty
to Be Revealed at Stanley
Theatre

The fitness of Maeterlincks richly
ina ginativs play. 1.-THE Blue Bird" fer
screen adaptation Is entirely obvious
The only wonder is that the project has
been so long delayed. Its transforma-
ton episodes. its profuslon OF magical
incidents, its pervasive mystical appeal
suggest the intangibility of pictures
rather than the often palpable me-
chsnics OF the stage. Stanley Theatre
patrons will next week be given a chance
to see how well Maurice Tourneur. d.
rector for Aircraft. has appreciated
these circumstances, when the filmed
BLUE Bird" will have its first Phila-
delphia showing.
Advance reports happily herald the
photoplay as inaugurating a new era
in screen art. The touching and simple
symbolism OF Maeterlinck's lines. the
delicate yet direct poetic content of the
lesst-mannered dialogue that ever
emanated from his pen, should, more
over, provide admirable titles" The
measure CT their effectiveness will. OF
course, depend largely on the good taste
of the scenario maker and the depth OF
his respect for work OF unquestioned
genius Revising MaeteriInck is cer-
tainly not advisable. Fortunately, con-
sidering the pains expended on this
production and the distinction cf tho
auspices under which 1t Is launched,
there is little reason for anticipating
any such errors of judgment.
Aided by the authority OF motion-pic-
ture technique In handling fairy-like and
supernatural scenes. the alleged mys-
ticsl meaning Of The Blue Bird" should
be made very plain. Two little F1en,-
ish children go In quest OF the bird Of
happiness. After many adventures IN
realms of the spirit and CT actual life,
they eventually discover IL In their own
home. There Is no cryptic philosophy In
this concept The beauty with which
the Belgian playwright has adorned
this simple idea Is chiefly what gives
The Blue Bird" its exquisite artistic
potency.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-30
DALY'S VEHICLE is BY
THE BRILLIANT Bah

"The Master" which Arnold Dsly
bring TO the Broad next week. 70 oy
mann Bahr. author Of "The CcnQeIS
which scored nne success when
duced some years aEo by Leo wv
stein. Benjamin #. Glaxer. fnns
phia newspaper man. is responsaple
adapting ".rhe Master for the Afnss'<
stage.
"The Master" was first produces
Europe about thirteen years aeo..
though Bahr is q prolific writer, NV
only the second play Of his wnlcn
reached this city. His works, hoN1
have often been translated into kvs
and French. Besides The Gems
"The Master" and "5osephins," /" reQ
given by Mr.. paly IN New YorA
only play OF Bshr's which has
' nElishsd ia 'Tas Star" Isabel
good made the translation. but w..
no RECORD Of rs ever having been q K
In our yernacular,
Bahr. hike Bernard SHAW. ne'
HE Avst famS - ! publicist and
phla{sor kls teooad sAnta critic, ~