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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-03-13
MRS. EMILY THOMPSON DEAD.
End Came at Home of Daughter, Mrs.
j, Leland Nialett.

Seneca; March 12.-Special: Mrs.
G. v. McCarey went to Greenville last
Saturday to spend few days with
her sister, Mrs. T. e. Stribling, who
is quite sick.
Ogilvie and Hal Todd were here
Sunday, both coming over from
Greenville, where Ogilvie holds a re-
sponsible business position and Hal
Is in training at Camp Sewer.
Miss Dickinson. Of Pendleton, is
visiting her niece, Mrs. w. 8. Hun
ter.
Miss Lalla Ballenger returned to
her home near Richland Monday, af-
ter spending three weeks in Columbia
with her sister, Mrs. B. OK Whitten.
There are many friends who will be
pleased to learn that Mrs. Written
has greatly improved from her recent
serious sickness.
On last Wednesday morning.
March 6, Mrs. Emily Thompson died
at the home OF her daughter, Mrs. j.
Leland Marett, of this place. She
had been sick only short time, and
the news Of her death came as q
great shock to her many friends here
and elsewhere. Mrs. Thompson was
native Georgian, but for many
years had made her homo in Seneca,
whore she was much beloved by all
who knew her. She possessed many
noble traits OF character, found only
in those who are devout Christians.
I Hers was a life filled with gentleness
and helpfulness to others, and she
will. be sorely missed by all those
with whom she came in contact.
Funeral services were held at the
home Thursday afternoon and inter-
ment was made in Mountain View
cemetery. She is survived by four
children-John and Oscar, or Atlan-
ia: Mrs. Rust, of Pittsburg, Pa, and
Mrs. ]. LELAND Marett of Seneca.
Miss Macie Sitton returned to At
lanta Sunday. She was called home
some time ago on account OF the H..
ness OF her mother, Mrs. J. T.. Sitton,
who is now greatly improved.
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Grant, who has been critically
III with pneumonia, Is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Kelley, Of Ta-
massee, spent Friday in town with
relatives.
Miss Mcdaniel spent the past week
end in Westminster.
John Lawrence was home recently
on a 48-hopr furlough. He is in the
Coast Artillery, stationed at Fort
Monltrie, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-03-13
Rainfall for Week.

Rainfall for week ending March 0,
1917, at z p. M, is furnished us by
H. w. Brandt, cooperative observer.
The record follows:
Date Jnphao "a TN FOIL
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-03-13
Income Tax Returns--Iast Chance.

There will be two Federal income
tax representatives visit Oconee to
take returns. These two gentlemen
will be in the county on the dates
named below:
Walhalla--March IA.
Westminster-March Is.
Seneca March 16.
See these officers and make your
return. April 1st Is the final limit
for making returns, and this is the
last visit officials will make in Oco-
nee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-03-13

After the rain of Saturday night
the weather cleared, and on Sunday
the wind blew cold from the north
east. EARLY Sunday evening 1t began
to feef frosty and fires were necessary
for comfort. On Monday morning
there was light frost and thin ice
1t is thought fruit is still safe.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-03-13
Two U. s. Ayiators Dead in France.

Washington, March 1.-THE
Navy Department to-day announced
the death OF A. d. Skaggs and III s..
Havie as the result OF ali airplaneS
accident in naval aviation service In
France. Details OF the accident are
not giyen. 8 M y, # 81 Il q
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-03-13

Hon. %. 70. Werner, OF Richland, are
urging him to make the race, Mr..
Werner has not made positive an
nouncement as yet, but there is talk
Of him max ing the race. y
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-03-13
f. Il. Werner for Congress.
(Tugaloo Tfibune.D

We are informed that Oconee will
in all probability have candidate
for representative in Congress from
the Third District,~as the friends of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01

"a bad thing for the cause we repre-
sent.'s'
Then Bryan came in. Most Of The
audience stood up, waved handker-
chiefs and cheered him. but the an
swering boots from the gallery out
lasted the cheers.
For ave minutes Mr. Bryan tried
"a make himself heard. but II was If
no use The interruption kept right on
and the intcrruptors sang Rule Brit
ANNA" forcing the audience 10 join III
that and God Save the King They
inquire about the Lusitania. and sd Hs
over There" and We wont TO Home
Until Mornins.
Men stood up and shook their nsts AT
the American ex-secretary Of state sol
d:ers showed the service button OF their
coats and shouted defiance AZ those who
pie AIDED for = hearing.
Enthusiastic prohibit'onists who wanted
10 hear Mr. Bryan hurled across the hal
ccunter-ca OF Put them out! ana
Where's your fair play"'
The chairman was heard 10 say some
Continued on Page +Coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
.E|CHT.H0UR DAY WILL HELP
WIN WAR DECLARES COMPERS
Tells Stock Yard Wage Arbitrators Labor Will
Make Every Sacrifice for Successful Prosecu-
ton of War But Will Not Make Any Sacrifice
for Private Profiteering During War

Chicago. Feb. 2S--Samuel Gompers,
president Of the American Federation
Of Labor. made a stirring appeal today
IN behalf of an eight hour day for en-
plOyes in meat packing industry at liie
stockyard wage arbitration. lie an
peareG as a witness for the employees
and his testimony was eagerly listened
10 by Mother" Mary Jones. an organ
izer for the United Mine Workers,
and several hundred other representa-
tiVes of organized labor from all sec
tons Of the country. After tracing the
history Of the fight for a shorter work.
ing DAY from it's beginning, hearing
from 4 number of reports and quoted
various large employers of labor .
substantiate his contentious that the
eight hour Gay in actual operation na,l
proved profitable to the employer and
highly beneficial to the mon. He also
read statements from Presidents of The
United States from Van Buren, t" Will
SON, favoring the eight hour day.
Attitude Of Labor Towards War
In defining the attitude of organized
labor toward the war the witness said:
Labor will make every sacrifice for
the successful prosecution of the Wll,
but it will not make any sacrifice f"r
private profiteering during the war.
Il advocate the eieht-hour day on the
ground Of economy. health and NOR
ais he said Men should pe required
to work overtime only IN times Of the
greatest emergency or for the pfo'e2-
ton of life and property. That Is why
we demand time and a half FOL oVe'
time and double pay for hoIldays. We
think this penalty Of added eXprre"
prevents the employer from asking
their 1he:r mon to work overtime O.
cont when il is really necessary.
He declared 'haf the saloon III INC
"back of The Yards district was an ar
oument in favor Of tho shorter WORK
,iav and higher wages and that IL these
demands are granted the money spent
hv stockyard employees III these places
viii materially decrease.
He ridculcd the contention OF VIII
nesses for the packers that shorter
hours and higher wages might increase
(Continued on Page 8-Col p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
House Reverses Actions
Boston Elevated Carmen
Accept Plan Of Adjustment

patriotic gathering from the start wnen
Thomas +. Shine. international vice pres
iGent Of the Garments Union, opened pro-
&C eGngs b! leading the men III Singing
the Star Spangled Banner
| Governor Mccall whose appeal to the
mer's patriotism last Monday nigh.
averted a strike at that time, was given
an enthusiastic reception when he was
ir trodured. He expressed pleasure al the
patriotism Of the majority of the men in
OF posing a strike vote. II would have
been calamity he said. to have had the
news cabled abroad that the street rail
way system Of one of the largest cities
in the country had been paralyzed. there
~ stopping the work of thousands Of
hands on important war contracts The
industrial army here at home he SAID
tas as important part TO play as. had
that other army now IN the trenches.
william B. Mahon Of Detroit. national
leader of the union carmen, who was
OFT of the speakers tonight, sharply crit.
lc!zed the action Of the men at their meet
ini last Monday when there were scenes
Of disorder and calls Tor strike The
action of a few had given the majority
bad reputa ton in the ewes Of the pub
It. There was no excuse for taking a
strike Vote. he said until all peaceful
Measures had failed
All Of US must make sa crifces in this
tight we are now engaged in for the free
dom Of the world" he continued. And
II YOU don't come and take some Of the
burden We shall have to give up
lie stated that the national officers az
me union were opposed to the employ.
M nj Of women on cars and denied .ha
the labor situation made such stem
necessary al this time
IL this connection John F. stevens ne
representative of labor on the commi,.e e
On public safety. said figures showed tho.
~ massachusetts, 1900 men were at the
present time out Of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
Official List of Dead and
UnaccOunted for on the
Naval Tug Cherokee
DANIELS ORDERS
AN INVESTIGATION
Reports that Navy Had Been
Warned Cherokee Was Unsea-
worthy -. Was Recommended
for Patrol Duty for Foreign
Service

Washington. Feb. oS-The official list
Of dead and missing among the crew of
the naval tug Cherokee Which found
cred off the Atlantic coast Tuesday
shows four known dead and "a unac-
counted for including Lieut. (Junior
grade, r. ID. Newell. L S. ~ r. f.,
the commanding officer.
Those missing besides the comma nd :
ing officer are:
Naval Reserve Force
Ensign r. Gehering, New York city.
Ensign u. e. Bailey, Jersey City. y.
Boatswain, Joseph +. McGoldlick.
Perth Amboy. \. J.
Qunrtermaster Herbert Martin Bid
ale, Philadelphia.
Quartermaster Rudolph Frankelbers,
Brookline, y. Y.
Mess attendant Patrick Rowley, Let
rim, Ireland.
Continued on Page o-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
COUNT CzERNIN TELLS
KING or RUMAN|A THE
GERMAN PEACE TERMS

Amsterdam. Feb. 2s.--The terms on
which ,hc Central Powers are ready 10
conclude peace with Rumania have
been communicated to King Ferdinand
bI Count Czernin. Austro- Hungarian
foreign minister. according to Bucha
rest advices received by way Of Bcr
lin. The King asked for a short period
in which 10 consider the terms. which
was granted 10 him.
The terms of the Central Powers. "a
outlined in recent unofficial dispatches,
include cession Of territory in Bob
,rldia to Bulgaria and economic pref
e,ences in Rumania for Germany and
Austria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
HEARING ON LIBEL
AGAINST PEMAQu|D

Portland Me. Feb. 2S.-Hearlng be-
gan in the United States district court
this afternoon before Judge Hale on
the libel brought by Calvin Austin, re-
ceiver for the Eastern Steamship Co..
against the steamer Pemaquid. owned
NV tho Maine Central Railroad 90
damages in the sum Of $4,000 are
claimed on account of injury done to
the steamer ]. T. Morse at Stoningt'n
Sept. Is. 1918.
AS a result of the collision the Morse
was boached and later towed to Boston
where repairs amounting to the sum
named in the libel were made upon lle;.
Members Of the, crews of both steam
! ers testified as TO the nature of the CO.
| lision. this afternoon. The case VIII pc
| continued in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
Make TRENTON GIRLS
KISS FLAG OR TAKE
.DUCKINC IN CANAL

Trenton, y. j., Feb, 2S.-Given their
choice Of swearing allegiance to the
American flag or receiving a ducking
in a nearby canal. Elizabeth and Mar
garet Paine. sisters, chose the former
and kissed the colors today at a local
pottery where they are employed
The disciplinary action was enforced
by their fellow workers. mostly wo-
men. after the sisters had been heard
to make disparaginc remarks about a
contingent of National Army men who
yesterday marched away tc camp from
Trenton.
the sisters are American born, Of
German parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
FEW LABOR STRIKES
DESPITE HIGH PRICES
SAYS SECRETARY POST

Aa.uolno r.n IS. The small
'le ~ ,ho tac" Of the
s..-... ,,. II. ,..r r,.c with the
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'''''' ' '.'h"' '''S' III
-n'.u'.f ght a., proof that tho
.rur ...,, ,n,.t nation arr, WILLING
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
OUR TROOPS REPUlSE
STRONG HUN ATTACK
lat N-DES-DAMES

With the American Army in France,
Feb. 2s.-(By The Associated Press.)
heavy barrage fire against the Amer
lean trenches in the Chemin- Des-
Danes sector was rcpulscd with loss-
cs The we'll -placed American machine
guns sent streams Of bullets into the
advancing enemy and as the German
CONTINUED on Page 5-Coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
RCMANIAN PRESS DENIES
IT'S KING WILL ABDICATE

Paris. Feb. oS-Formal denial was is-
sued today by the Rumanian press bu-
rcau. here Of an official German state.
ment in which it was announced that
Pierre Carp. former Rumanian premier
and Conservative party leader had
recommended that King FERDINAND Of
humania siioUld relinquish lis tHroIle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01

With the American Army IN France,
Feb 2s.-(By The Associated Iorcss.)-
The American artillery today obliter-
ated a mine throwing position held by
the enemy.
4 stray German shell fell on an Am.
erican ammunition train, killing two
and woundinc four soldiers. A town
behind the American lines was shelled,
one soldier being killed and i've wound
ed. \ dozen shells fell in the town
The number of soldiers suffering
from the effects Of the recent Ger
man gas attack was increased today by
20, bringing the total gas casualties to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
DEMOCRATS. cR|T|c|sE
WAR FINANCE BILL 4.
AS S0C|ALISI|C PLAN

Washington. Feb 2S.--Senate debate on
thu administration bill to esta blish war
finance corporation with resources Of 81
JU,00o to aid war industries and power to
veto non-essential financing, virtually
was concluded late today and considera-
tor OF the finance committees amend
ments begun
Without dissension the Senate adopted
the amendment giving President Wilson
instead of Secretary McAdoo power 70
appoint the four directors of the corpora
ton. Tomorrow several contested
amendments are to be considered but
leaders were confident the bill would be
passed before adjournment Senators
Thomas CT Colorado ana Hollis Of New
Hampshire, Democrats, today criticized
the measure but. conceding its necessity
during the war. promised to vote for it.
Senator Hollis said the measure is hot h
highly socaiistjc' and capitalistic
measure, and he proposed amendments
prohibiting bankers from being directors
of the corporation and also to elimina, g
the clause giving the corporation power
TO issue S4,0Oo.0oO,I0 in bonds They wen.
over until tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
Statement Of Committees

4 statement to the men issued ny
the members Of their committee "ro
conferred with officials Of the company
says:
Both the Elevated Company and our
dssociat ton are deslrOuS Of preserving
inviolate our agreement of May ]. 1916.
and We have agreed 10 no change III II.
At tie suggestion Of Mr.. Endicott we
recommend that YOU accept two cents
an horn, fiat increase over Your pres
ent wages for time allowed until Nay
]. 1919. which we are ADVISED me corn
pany is willing to pay.
1T is our unanimous decision thdt
our duty to our country as well as -
our members requires Us {" TEL pnr
membership that il is the patriotic DUTY
If NJ all to accept Mr. t,ndicotts rec
ommendation.
The Boston Elevated Co. was not
hound to grant our demands or TO ac-
,cept MI. Endicott's recommendations
President Brush has shown a com
mendable spirit Of fairness and court :
esy in his dealings with us and we hope
our members will appreciate the att'-
tude Of both President Brush and the
company.
We want TO express our deep sense
Of gratitude to the Governor, MIR. E,.-
dicott and John F. Stevens Of the Pub
lie Safety committee for the splendid
service they have rendered in this
crisis
Patriotic Gathering from STAR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
FOUR DEATHS
And Is Men Severely
Wounded Are Reported
r., p.rsnine's OfeIsl Casualty List
,e.,r.r Gas Attack-Rhodc Island
- New hampshire Man in List Of
Wounded

Nogndeu
W,.tin.tuH Foo. y General Per-
Arg reported today one American SOL
40, killed in action on Fab. 2s. 'hc day
d, me German gas attack. ,hree dead
I'm cas- ana Is severely wounded IN
he same day
private Hemcr h. Reycit of Harlan.
,ora was Killed in action.
pnyates Joseph \. Schumacher,
a-s,ol. pa. and sid Coleman. Cord.
y. died on Feb %. and Private
George r. Galloway. Fairmont. y. T..
,r Feb =. from gas.
The Severely Injured
ira men severely injured wer..
sargeani William j Pagan Madison.
IA.
corporal william o'Connell Cam
~dge, Mass
rorporal Glenn T. Van Size. Waverly
Ny
prtatcs -Jackob Anger. Louisville
A. Robert VI Beatty. Hammond.
49, Frank T. Mahoney. Muncie, Ind /:
AIM y Mastcrson. Rochester. Inc ;
s-sl,let = Mowrer. Monticello. Ina;
David T. Piunlrtt. HammondViila,
1.io Adam Bielawsky, Iryinston. y. J
fnleN cote. Manchester. y. II.
Walter J Baum. West orange. y. :,
MARVIN Il Dunn Anderson. IND
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
THREE U. S. SOLDIERS KILLED, NINE WOUNDED
AMERICAN ARTILLERY FIRE WIPES OUT MINE
THROWING POSITION HELD BY the ENEMY
GERMAN SHELL FALLS ON AMMUNITION TRAIN
TOWN BEHIND AMERICAN LINES IS SHELLED

Total G as Casualties
Reach 80 American
Artillery in Midst Of
Hot Fighting Dozen
Shells Fall in Town.
Behind Our Lines
Our Forces Repulse
Germans in Chemin-,
Des-Dames S e ctor,
Where New England
Men Are Fighting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
Belittling America

every effort il being made to be
littl. Anerica-ENen the highest Off
Gals are attempting to convey the i'm
preston that Germany has little to
fear from the United States he said.
Practically nothing is printed con-
corning America except the Presidents
addresses on war aims and the possible
basis Of a permanent peace. Even these
are treated by the papers as ii the
President We're Speaking as a sort of
detached person whose interest was the
welfare Of the world not with the idea
that they represent the earnest deter
mination of the American people to sec
the war through TO a successful conclu-
sion.
Continued on Page 9-Col. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
GERMAN PRESS
Fosters Idea America
Not Really in Earnest
Restriction of Movements of Germans
as Well as Americans in Berlin
Curtailment of Privileges Frequent
American Dentist Back from Berlin
Says Food Supply Critical

New York, Feb -S-The German
i,ress is carefully ana adroitly contin-
uing to foster the idea among the peo-
PIE that America is not really in ear
nest about the war" declared Mr.. A..
NJ. Davis, today in discussing the sit
uation in Berlin as he left it just over
2 month ago. DR.. Davis. formerly Of
Biqua. OHIO. is the American dentist
who lived in the German capital for
fifteen years ana numbered Emperor
William among his patients.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the relia biIitv or
the Arm you're trading with is the first
consideration. We have been in fhe
Jewelry business right here on I,isbon
Street IS years and guarantee every arti
Gle sold in our store to be exactly "a;
represented. We also guarantee our
prices to be low Cor lower az anv
other reliable Jewelry House In Maine
Watches. Diamonds, Rings. Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings. SiIverware for tbA.
table and all sorts of beautiful and inex
uensiye Gift articles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
Caught Asleep w hill e
Doing Sentry Duty in
First Line Trenches
PERSHING REFERS
THEIR SENTENCES
Has Authority to Garry out
Penalty but Has Placed Cases
Before War Department.
President Wilson Will PrObab-
w in End Review Cases

Washington, Feb. M.-Four America.
soldiers. caught asleep while doing sentry
duty in the first line trenches, have been
sentenced to death, but General Pershing,
although he has authority to carry out
the sentences. has referred their eases
to the war department for review
First Gases Of Kind Overseas
These are the first cases o. the kind
sir ce the American troops went 10
France One soldier has been executed
there for an unspeakable offense on 4
French child, and in his case Genera.
Pershlng acted swiftly without as mucn
as referring It to Washington
In these cases. however, some extenuat-
ms circumstances may be found for the
men, tired and nerveworn by front line
trench duty in hitherto unknown man
, n-r of warfare, to save them from the
death penalty at the hands Of their own
fellows.
President Wilson probably. in the end.
will review their cases. Going to sleep
on sentry duty has long been recognized
a, an unforgivable offense. punisha ble
by death, ana such cases. rare as they
have been in the American army, have
I furnished some Of the most absorbing in
cidents of it's history. One of the most
! touching recollections which attaches to
tn, memory of Lincoln was his pardon
OF a cowboy who, tagged out by the hard
duty of campaigning, went TO sleep on /.
sentry post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-01
PACKING PROBE
Government Contracts
for Meat Involved

LABOR rOupleS ana employers metn-
DDS of Opposing Them Touched Up
on at Hearing Before Federal Trade
Cemmission-Claim Changing Gov
eminent Specifications Considered
Interesting Letters
Chicago, Feb. Government con-
tracts for millions Of pounds Of meats;
abor troubles. and employers methods
to oppose them; the difficulties of re-
tail meat dealers in Chicago and OBJ
stacles placed in the way Of butter
makers in rural Indiana were some Of
the subjects TOUCHED on today in the
Federal Trade Commission invcstiga-
ton of the packing industry.
Under the questioning Of Francis j.
Heney. counsel for the commission.
witnesses told Of the difficulty in max
ing a reasonable profit in the retail
meat business in Chicago. in direct
conflict with statements that retail
butchers we're responsible in some de
gree for high meat prices
Changing Of Specific atoms
Mr. Heney brought out that the
question of changing government spec
iications 50 as to permit cheaper meats
being Included in army contracts had
been considered by the five big pack
ing houses and the guarterma ster's de
partment.
AT the same time there came from
Washington announcement that Con
gress had been asked by the Federal
Trade Commission at the instance OF
Mr.. HeneJ to enact special legislation
&c legaliZe the opening the private and
confidential flies Of the packers which
the government investigators say they
believe contain documents tending to
show plans to take control Of the meat
industry.
Continued on Page 5-Co!. y