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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22

EXPLOSION TAKES HEAVY TOLL.
Half a Hundred neaG-Twice That
Number Arc Injured.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 19.-Fifty-six
in hospitals and 81 employees of the
Aetna Chemical Company are miss
ing at result of the nine explosions
yesterday which wrecked this COM
pany's explosive manufacturing
plant at Oakdale, 16 miles from this
city. This report is the result Of the
days investigation by State, Federal,
county and city officials.
Throughout the night and all day
to-day men were eXtinguishing small
fires in the debris and bringing out
remnants Of human bodies. In most
cases there was nothing to indicate
the identity.
Deadly Fumes.
All day a blue-brown smoke con-
tinued to hang over the ruins, i'm
peding the work of the searchers. It's
deadly fumes are feared by the resi-
dents of the community. For time
the work was impeded further by
the thousands of sightseers. Auto
mobiles blocked all roads and ano-
ther company Of the State constabu-
larry was rushed in automobiles from
Greensburg and the crowds were
ordered back and automobiles were
turned back when they had reached
within five miles of Oakdale.
Grucsome Finds.
Thousands of persons streamed
into the temporary morgue all day
to view the gruesome finds from the
ruins, and it took special detail Of
police to keep this morbid element
in check. There were many there Of
right, however, and some Identified
tions we're made. Pitiful scenes were
on every hand. One in particular was
when Adam Martz, one Of the coro-
ner's workers in the morgue, col
lapsed. He had found in a bucket a
bunch Of keys and penknife which
had belonged to his son, who had
been employed in the plant.
Land Desolated.
The country to-day is desolate for
an area Of several miles around the
plant where the former beautiful
green hillsides have been SCARED and
burned by the blasts and fruit and
shade trees denuded Of their foliage.
Federal officers, representing the
Department Of Justice, to-day order
ed the arrest Of two men who were
photographing the ruins, and who
were charged by woman with max
ing seditious remarks. A special po-
liceman employed by the company ar
rested two men early to-day as they
were about to hurry away from the
plant on motorcycle.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
Registration Day June 9th.

The Local Board for Oconee Coun-
ty (War Department. has received
Bulletin No. 7'8 from State headquar-
ters, in which it is pointed out that
June 5th will be registration day for
all young men who have become of
age since June S, 1917. Paragraph
2 of the said bulletin says:
II am advised by the Provost Mar
shal General that the act providing
for registration of men who have be-
come 81 years of age since June 5th
last has been passed by Congress and
proclamation by the President will be
issued shortly naming June 9Th next
as the day for registration. You are
urged to make all necessary arrange
ments for registration and send in
your list Of registrars and of addition
al registration places, If any arc nee
esEary. You are likewise urged to
give widest publicity through news
papers of the date for registration. 1t
is very important that all newspapers
give al much publicity as possible to
the fact that June 5, 1918, is the day
when all men who have become 81
years Of age since last registration
day must register"
The Local Board for Oconee Is
making an effort to have at least ten
registering points in this cou. ". At
first 1t was proposed to have only one,
and that at Walhalla, but this would
probably prove inconvenient to a
number Of registrants, and the board
has written proper authorities for
permission to establish other places
for registration.
Those expecting to leave the coun-
ty before the 5th OF June can secure
blanks from the officials at the Court
House and mail them back to the
board, or can fill and file them as Of
date Juno 5th. This Is for the pur-
pose Of accommodating those who
may be ab.sent from the county on
registration day.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
BURN FOOD, THWART GERNIA rs.
Ukranians Finding German Peace Not
to Their Liking.

London, May 20. - The ruthless
methods Of the Germans in attempt
ing to gather foodstuffs in the Uk-
raine are meeting with bitter oppo-
sition from the exasperated populace,
according to a Russian government
wireless message received here. Dis
trict assemblies throughout the Uk-
raine decided to burn all bread and
other provisions. The land owners
were declared to be outcasts.
Twenty thousand peasants attemp t.
ed to hold an assembly OF their own
In Kiev, but they were dispersed by
the Germans.
Gen. Skoropauski, self appointed
hetman, has been declared an inbpos-
ter by many Ukrainian organizations
and the people have been ordered to
disregard his DEGREES. Except for
his bodyguard of 100 men, the het-
man is said to have no troops at his
disposal.
Everywhere the Germans are ap-
pointing their own officials, while the
country is grOaning from hunger,
statement says that thousands are
attempting to flee to Great Russia.
t The members Of the rada are re-
garded as traitors. Almost the ell
tire population Is armed. Attempts
by the Germans to disarm the people
are meeting with deadly resistance
Towns and villages are reported to
have been burned.
The Germans, the statement adds,
export to Germany all the provisions
they can lay hands on, but there are
no imports into the Ukraine. All the
towns, villages and railway stations
and cars are in darkness, as there is
no petroleum or candles.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
GEORGIA FARMER MURDERED.
Feeling Runs Itigti-Sevcral Lose
Lives as Penalty,

Valdosta, Ga, May 17.-Three ne
groes, whose names were not learn
ed, were arrested to-day in cOnnec-
ton with tho murder Of Hampton
Smith, Brooks county farmer, who
was shot to death at his home near
Barney, last night. One Of the shots
hit Mrs. Smith, who was said to be
In serious condition.
According to word reaching here,
Mrs. Smith told the authorities she
believed Sidney Johnson to be the
assassin. johnson formerly worked
for Smith and Is still at large.
Feeling at Barney over the shoot
ing\is reported to be high. No mo-
by the authorities.
Man md Wife Lyncl,cd.
Valdosta, May 19.-NIary Turner,
wife Of Hayes Turner, was hanged
this afternoon ut Folsomes bridge,
over Little river, about 16 miles
north OF here. Hayes Turner was
hanged at the Okapilico River, In
Brooks county, last night. His wife,
1t Is claimed, made unwise remarks
to-day about the execution of her
husband and the people in their In
d1gnant mood took exceptions to her
without waiting for nightfall took
her to the river, where she was
hanged and her body riddled with
bullets.
This makes five persons lynched in
this section as a result OF the Smith
tragedy at Barney. All Of Sydney
Johnson's relatives, including his
mother and father, were landed In
jail here last night. Tonight, ow-
Ing to the increased feeling among
the people, the jail Is being strongly
guarded to prevent trouble. Besides
a chase after Sidney johnson posses
are tonight looking for other ne
groes In this section and feeling
among both white and black, seems
to be growing more intense.
On Thursday night two negroes
stole shotgun from Hampton Smith
at Barney and shot and killed Smith
In his home. Mrs. Smith fed from
the house and was attacked. She
awoke the following morning in
creek and went to a negro cabin for
aid. Those who investigated her
story found Smiths body and the
negro farm hands had disappeared.
Since then the farming section Of
that part Of the State has been
greatly aroused.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
Negro Soldiers Held for A tack.

Rockford, ILL.,, May 2O.-Fourtee,,
negro soldiers are under arrest at
Camp Grant and the entire negro
brigade Of $500 are ordered held to
their barracks pending investigation
Of an alleged attack on white wo-
man and her soldier escort at the
cantonmeht last Tuesday night, it
was announced to-day by Major Gen.
c. II. Marlin, the commandant.
Gen. Marlin said that neither the
woman-who lives in an Illinois
town and whose name was not dis
closed-nor her escort was severely
injured.
The woman claimed to be the
sweetheart of the soldier, who is
married, the commandant's state
ment declared. The soldiers name
also was withheld.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22

q h..
raised, and winning the flag as the
county reporting tho greatest per-
centage over It's quota. The figures
given for Clemson College are given
here because the people there volun-l
tarily assumed $3.50 of the countys
quota, and Clemson people will do
what they promised. you can lay
to On that!"
When it comes to doing the right
thing in the right way, Oconee can
always be counted on to be ready
and willing, up and doing.
All honor to the good people OF
Oconee, who are not only furnishing
continuous stream OF young man
hood for the lighting forces, but who
are always ready to do a full share
in the great work OF caring for the
boys on the field, In the trench he's, and
when sick or wounded e Il ~;
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
CarOlinians on Casualty List.

Washington, May 16.-The casual
ty list to-day contained 81 names, di-
vided as follows: Killed in action, 8;
died of wounds, 1; died Of accident,
1; died of disease, 4 died, other
causes, l; wounded severely. 4;
wounded slightly, IS; i..issing in ac-
ton, ii.
Wounded severely: Private Baxter
Hayes, 36 Harris street, Anderson,
S. e
Wounded slightly: Private Walter
D. Trussell. Honea Path, 8. G.
80 Others Reported.
Washington, May 19.-The army
casualty list issued to-day contained
SO names, divided as follows:
Killed In action, A; died Of wounds,
4; died Of accidents, Q; died Of dis
ease, 3; wounded severely, SO;
wounded slightly, 6; missing in ac-
ton, 4.
Lieut.. Robert B. Rhett, of Summer
VILE, S. c., previously reported miss
ing, Is shown by the list to be pris-
oner in the hands Of the Germans.
Lieut. J. d. Vincent, of Buffalo, who
died OF accident, is the only other
officer named.
Besides Lieut.. Rhett, the following
Southern men are in the list: Died Of
wounds-Sergt. VIM. Bell, Jr., 90
Woodson street, Atlanta. Died of
disease-Privates Jesse CLANCY, OF
Greenville, s. c., and Thos. l.. Walk
er, Of Crewe, Va
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
COnerOss Local Items.

C0neross, May 20.-Special. p. K,
Barker, Of Greer, spent the weekend
with the Messrs. and Misses Barker.
Mrs. Mary Dilworth Is spending
some time in Greenville, where she
is at the bedside Of her brother, Zet.
tie Watkins, who has been sick for
some time. .Hb
Mrs. Brown, Of Greenville, is
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs w. II. Butler $i
w. 0. Alexander and son, r. D.,
Of Greenville, made business trip
here one day last week.
Little Miss Hunter of West I'm
lon, spent the weekend with the
Misses Mulkey.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
ANOTHER RAID ON LONDON.
81 Killed, 155 Injured in Air Raid
Last Sunday Night.

London, May 20.-Thirty-seven
persons were killed and 1856 injured
in the London area during last
nights air raid
Six persons were injured in the
provinces. The casualties are divid-
ed as follows:
London and the metropolitan po-
lice district:
Knled-Men, II; women, IA;
children, 6. Total, 81.
Injured-Men, SO; women, 40;
children, 90. Total, 1856.
Provinces:
Injured-Men, 2; women, 3;
children, 1. Total, 6.
Considerable damage to property
has been reported.
Sixth Raid of Year.
More deaths and injuries to inno-
cent inhabitants of London were
caused in the German air raid last
night than any raid this year except
that Of January % when SIS people
were killed and 173 injured.
This was the sixth air raid Of the
year, the last one having been made
lightly as usual, virtually all the
bombs dropped outside Of London
having fallen into open places. In
fact, it appeared as though the raid
ers, on being foiled in their attempt
to reach London, got rid of their
bombs in spots where it was impos-
sible to do serious damage. This,
however, could not have been known
by them, as they were flying at a
great height.
Spectators had q splendid view of
an aerial fight, which resulted ia
tally to one Of the raiders. His ma
chine fell in flames to the accompa-
MED cheers of the watchers.
Last nights raid of the Germans
on London and it's environs probably
was the most ambitious ever under
taken. Never before was there such
continued volley of firing from the
British aircraft batteries.
Except with few brief pauses the
gunners blazed away with a terrific
concentration of fire. The raiding
gothas flew at great height, the ma
jority of them keeping we'll up to
$4,000 feet in very clear sky.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
Total

1t took about four minutes to have
In sight round thousand dollars
pledged in the committee room,
$3.50 of which, however, would be
applied to the West Union quota of
the Walhalla district fund, leaving
$3.50 pledged for the Walhalla fund
to apply on the district quota, which
has been set at $3,400, apportioned
among the various subdivisions in
amounts ranging from $25 to $1,000.
Something Of the enthusiasm of
the County Chairman, Col. r. T.
Jaynes, and the District Chairman,
w. M. Brown, was impaired to the
members Of the central committee,
who felt at once that the Walhalla
district would have up it's quota by
Monday night, and that the week will
see the district and Oconee county
we'll "over the top" with margin
over that will be most creditable to
the good people of the county.
Walhalla and Oconee are peculiar
ly fortunate in having at the head of
their managing committee two such
able and enthusiastic workers as Mr..
Brown and Mr.. Jaynes, who seem
never TO tire of their work, cannot be
discouraged, and who refuse abso-
lntely to take "no" as a response to
an appeal for the great cause Of the
Red Cross. To these two gentlemen,
with the able assistance of other
workers, coupled with the genuine
patriotism and big-heartedness OF
the average Oconee citizen, is duo the
marked success that has character
lied each Of the campaigns for funds
for the Red Cross and in the matter
Of selling Liberty Bonds.
Oconee people are simply the
best ever" and are always ready to
shoulder full portion OF the load.
Oconee will go far ahead Of her
apportionment in the present cam
paign for funds, we feel sure. Mon
day night kilograms we're forwarded
to headquarters announcing that our
county had already met and passed
her quota. Not all Of the sections
and communities had then been
heard from, and at that time 1t was
not a question as to whether our
county would meet her allotment in
the Red Cross drive, but even tfen 1t
was speculation as to how much
"over the top" she would go.
Far Ahead Of Allotment.
Unofficial and still incomplete fig
ures show that the districts have
rolled up the following amounts for
Red Cross purposes in the present
drive.
Westminster Dist ....$ 5,187.90
*Walhalla Dist. ........ 3,500.00
1Seneca Town ..... 10000
Clemson (pledged) ..... 10000
Total ..:..........$11,137.90
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22

The potato was first introduced
into Spain by Hieroymus Carda,
monk, In 1853; into England by Sir
John Hawking and Sir Francis Drake
II 1868, and into Ireland by Sir Wal
ter Raleigh In 1886.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
BABY Drowned, I'm Tub.

Laurens, May 19.-.The two-year-
old child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ.
Williams, who live in the vicinity OF
Barksdale, was drowned in a tub OF
water into which it accidentally fell
while at play Thursday afternoon.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
Soldier Killed by Mexican SHIPPER.

Mascalen, Texas, May 20.--Sergt.
Herbert Ulrieh, Of Kawkawin, Mich,
was killed by a shot from across the
Mexican line near Hidalgo to-day.
Four Mexicans were killed in the re-
turn fire.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
Allotment. Subscribed.
Total subscribed. ). .$5,1S7.9O
*Reports not received.

Reports not received.
On account of heavy rains some of
the communities were only half
through when reports were sent in.
You can always depend on Oconee
county or any part thereof in shoul-
dering her share in this great strug-
gle. j. NJ. Bruner,
Chairman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
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!. FOOD ADMINISTRATORS y.
!. NOTES. ..
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Grist Mills Grinding Wheat Into
Gpnl,o,,,

Grist Mills Grinding Wheat Into
Graham Flour.
Under the latest proclamation by
the President, every mill grinding
any wheat is required to be licensed
and make a report to the milling di-
vision.
About Flour Permits.
The order Of the South Carolina
Food Administrator requiring whole
salers and retailers to get a permit
to buy -four applies only to orders for
-four to be shipped into the State Of
South Carolina. The statement
given out by the State Food Admin
istration recently should be amend
ed to that extent. The order was
intended to prevent the further ship
ment of -four into South Carolina,
but the Interpretation which has been
given the order is that all dealers
must apply for permits to buy -four.
TO make the matter clear the
South Carolina Food Administrators
states that permits will be required
only for the purchase OF, flour to be
shipped into the state. Such per-
mits will be required only so Tong as
the present unequal distribution Of
flour exists.
Tho rule prohibiting resales within
the trade Is in no way modified.
ID. l.. Herndon,
~ County Food Administrator.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
= Incomplete.

The figures above show cash and
pledges in hand, with no single dis
trict complete. Seneca District Is
not reported, at all, the figures given
representing only the funds raised in
the town Of Seneca. Indications are
that the second Red Cross call will
exceed considerably the first call,
when Oconee made the best showing
in the State. reporting about $40,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-22
Westminster District Over the Top

Westminster, May 21.-Special:
At 8 o'clock Monday night West
minister reported her district as fol-
lows.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-20

some anchoyies, paprkl and oll' This
wine is just the Kind wish for favor.
ne salad dressing oi mine
certainly madame ! wlIl get them
At once
An Empty Glass.
lie turned away quickly bu' not be
fore ! had again caught 4 m1mentaD
CLEAN OF triumph in hl, eyes, a CLEAN
which confirmed my determination not
to let a drop Of the vino pas, my lips
With the excuse Of the salad dressing
/ could pretend TO drink the vine. some
thing which ! couldn't have have man
aged If the ob'crvant eye, in the din
ing room had been on me
For moment or iw0 ! bad a respite
from observing eye, Ny back was 10
the wall OF the inn. my table between
two windows IN such a position that
orly by leaning far out Of either could
the people inside see what ! was doing
knew that muH really eat part Of
the salad II / meant 70 carry out the
scheme which had flashed into my mind
a scheme at which my flesh rccollcd
even as my spirit urged H. With hur-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-20

RED urrvou, fingers Rrlsped my salad
'0rk and separated the salad bringing
part n u above the rest 10 such a pos.
ton tuar could avoid touching u with
tine zine dressing meant 10 make
When the waiter returned he SET 'h'
thing, ior which / had asked upon 'hr
table. and then asked dcicren'lally.
"Dld madame wish me 10 dress 'n'
salad
"No. thank you." returned, u pre-.
Ter 10 dress It myself
put the anchoyies IN the chilled bow
and mashed them then added the o'
and raprika. and finally a generon
allowance ~ the vine Then ! p0ure.
glass Of the wine. set It Boy my plate
and turned 10 the waiter
please take al this clutter away
said with a hint OF pettl'hne'' m m
voice "l hayct't elbow room
! took the glass Of wine in my ham
and held il up 10 the light, as If admir-
ing II. and Just as the waiter turnc'
away with the tray Of salad dressing 500
gradients raised II slowly 70 my l'p.
. lie saw me do that bat he didn't SCI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-20
USED AUTO SHOW
OPENS ON SITE OF
Liberty KITCHEN

Motor car dealers were out early to-
day arranging their displays for the
first annual used car show and sale
which will he opened formally early this
afternoon at Liberty Market, the old
Frisco depot site, First and Harvey
streets. Early indications pointed to
the entry of at least 200 machines repre-
,enting many different makes
Automobile owners were being urged
20 bring theifr old tires TO the show to
he auctioned for the benefit Of the Red
Gross. The dealers hope TO realize for
the Red Cross quite a substantial sum
from old tires during the opening days
OF the show which will continue until
Friday
The Oklahoma City Motor Car Deal
ers association, under whose auspices
the show is being staged will donate
IS TO the Red Cross for every car
sold and 81 Of the entry fee for each car
will be donated TO fund to help build
Oklahoma City's Liberty kitchen
--w.ss,-
Help to change Somewhere in
France to Somewhere in Germany"
by paying your income tax today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-20
BROADER SCOPE
SUGGESTED FOR
PARKING RULES
KeSIer Suggests Safety Zones
Around Car Stops,

Now that the city commissioners have
passed an ordinance calling for park
ing OF automobiles parallel with the
curbng on Broadway from Grand ave
nue. to Broadway Circle, Mark + ke'-
Ter. commissioner Of public safety. IS
seeking application Of this rule TO every
street IN the city
kc,lcr claims that the present method
OF haphalard and "head-ln" parking IS
making garage Of the public street
and blocking trafic. lie says that in
the business districts where one car
is placed alongside the other a wall
is formed by them, making It difficult
20 walk from the street to the sidewalk
Autos Would Halt Firemen.
This may result in catastrophe,
KeSler points out, should fire break
out in some of the large department
stores with the street in front blocked
70 iircmen by q wall Of automobiles
With parallel parking IN which four
feet between each car is required the
danger would be eliminated the former
fire chief asserts.
Another result from parallel parking
which would make for public safety.
Mr Kesler says, is that cars could then
be driven from the curblng forward IN
stead OF having 10 back out, which oil.
ten results in a collision or the block
ing Of traffic. "Of curse as many cars
could not he parked in the street as al
present but the public street should not
he used for a garage where a car can
Stand all day long" says Kesler.
Would Change Car Rule.
The commission also would do away
with the rule requiring automobiles not
TO pass a street car which has been
stopped. This results in a blocking Of
traffic along the whole business dis
trict. he asserts. Safety zones around
which cars could drive should be estab-
lished, he says.
The changes in rules that he sug-
gests are in effect in all the large cities,
kesler declares. While traffic reRula-
tions are under control OF the mayor $
department, kesler states he will try
TO have the broadening Of the rule on
North Broadway applied to every street
in the city in the near future