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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04

Gs gibt inn 2eben Sta1oer, pelAe ata1s urenol9
Ianae 6ii1fen, oos linb iene, in tpeld1e1 Die ltngetpibbett
auf unferer Seele rabt.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17
Total ;. .s114,s5s .ooIs122,1os.s2
ALL THREE MEN ARE KILLED,
Two Women Wounded in Shooting
ARRAY Down-State.

Kingstree, Dec. ia shooting
affair,in which three men were killed
and two women wounded, occurred
at St. Stephens shortly after 8
o'clock last night. The facts in the
case as reported here are to the
effect that Dr.. Pratt. upon returning
home from preaching, found John
Cotton at his house.
DR.. Pratt, having warned Cotton,
1t Is alleged. to stay away from his
house, shot at Cotton and then went
to his room upstairs. John Bell,
brother Of the young woman Cotton
was calling on, heard the excitement
in the parlor and came downstairs.
Upon opening the parlor door Cot
ton, the report states, thinking 1t
was DR.. Pratt, fred at Bell, the ball
entering the heart and killing him
instantly.
Dr.. Pratt then returned to the
scene Of the shooting, 1t Is stated,
and again fired at Cotton, mortally
wounding him, but before Cotton
died he fired four shots at DR.. Pratt,
who fell dead In the hallway. Miss
Bell was wounded in the arm and
her mother received a slight wound
in the shoulder.
DR.. Pratt Is native OF this State
and came to Williamsburg county
soon after his graduation in medi-
cine, locating in the Nesmith neigh
borhood, where he built up an ex-
tensive practice. About five years
ago he married Miss Katherine Bell,
and for several years thereafter they
made their home in his old home
community. He then returned to
st. Stephens and lived with his
brother-in-law, John Bell, and the
latters mother and sister. Young
Cotton was son of Conductor J. w.
Cotton, Of the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad. John Bell and Cotton are
said to have been good friends.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17
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4 BOOSTER MEETING.

Yesterday morning, before the
result Of the municipal election
was known, The Courier was
asked to announce that there
would be meeting at the Court
House, at 7.30 o'clock D. M,
Friday of this week, the meet
ing to be in the nature Of q
booster meeting" for the pur-
pose Of getting together to aid
the gentlemen who are elected
to office In Walhalla. 1t Is the
purpose Of those behind this
call to the citizens Of Walhalla
to foster a better spirit among
our citizens and to pledge
hearty support and cooperation
In all undertakings for the bet
termert OF the town, morally
and materially.
We think the idea an admir-
able one, and urge that all citi-
zens who are ready and willing
to cooperate with the local
officials and work for the better
ment Of Walhalla, make a point
Of attending this meeting.
-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17

Columbia, Dec. 10.--Peanut grow
ing Will be tried out on large scale
IN the lower half of South Carolina
next year as substitute for lotion.
At meeting here last night Of cot
ton seed crushers, with S. w. Wat
kins, acting director OF the farm ex-
tension work at Clemson College, and
other leaders in the agricultural
work Of ple State, Edward r. Ewes,
OF Charleston, pledged from $4,000
to $1,000 to be used by Mr.. Watkins
in campaign to educate the farmers
to the economic possibilities Of the
peanut crop.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17

Commissioners Of Pub. Works.
There were only two names on the
ticket, and two to be chosen. S.. N.
Pitchford and j.. A. Steck each re-
ceiEed 1877 votes.
Tho New Officers.
The managers of election certified
to the election of the following gem
tlemen, and upon this certificate
Mayor VIM. A. Hetrick made official
declaration as follows:
Mayor-W. M. Brown.
Aldermen-W. A. Grant, G. p.
Walker, s. l.. Werner, B. q. Hunt,
DR.. J. j. Thode, r. G. Simpson.
Commissioners of Public Works
8. N Pitchford, ]. A. Steck.
(G. A. Norman held over as a
member of the Commissioners Of
Public Works, the board comprising
three naembe iias B
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17
BBAVERDAM OVER THE TOP.
subscriptions r4xcee1l Quota by About
So, ,OOO--Not All In.

Following Is a list OF the Baptist
churches in the Beaverdam Associa-
tion, their quotas and the amount
giveasin the rs million campaign.
When all Of the churches have made
theirsreports 1t Is expected that Beav-
erdam Association will have given
$130,000.
The organizer, l.. w. Langston,
wishes to thank every one who took
part In this campaign. Success was
the result of hearty cooperation and
earnest and effective effort upon the
part of our Brotherhood.
The churches which have not re-
ported will please 90 so as soon as
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17
Notes from Coneross,

Conerpss, Dec. 5.-Special: Rev,
l.. Fl. Raines filed his regular ap-
pointments here last Saturday
evening and Sunday morning and
preached two good sermons.
Mrs. Effie Douthit and two chill
dren, of Walhalla, spent the week
end with Mrs. Douthit's sister, Mrs.
H. j. Hesse.
p. x. Barker is in Greenville and
Greer on business for few days.
w. Fl. Butler and family have
moved into their new home near
Greenville. S. D. Adds, q son-jn-
law Of Mr.. and Mrs. Butler, has
moved into his new home which he
purchased some time ago from Mr..
Butler.
Miss Cobb, daughter Of Alfred
Cobb. who once lived near Pelzer.
spent some time recently with her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Abbott.
Miss Madeira Alexander and Jesse
King were happily married at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. 0. Alexander, last Sun
day afternoon. The ceremony was
performed by the brides pastor,
Rev. l.. Fl. Raines The bride is an
accomplished young lady Of the Con-
cross community. Mr.. King Is q
prosperous farmer. He recently pur-
chased farm from b. w. Alexander
and Is building nice dwelling house
on It. Mr.. and Mrs. King will
make their home on this farm, on
the Walhalla and Westminster road.
We wish for them much happiness
and prosperity.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17

change at this moment when English
pound and a French franc are de-
preciating in value the truth is our
government has taken note Of the
practicalities of the situation and
sees that it would be folly to insist
that the Allies raise $450,00O,00O in
gold at time when Europe is In
the most desperate financial condi-
tion in her history. Not only would
Europe have considerable difficulty
in finding that much gold, but she
would SO strain her resources as, to
break the back Of her financial
structure and be unable to pay for
goods from America.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17
SAILORS TO PLAY SANTA C1,Au US.
Nicn Of Service Given Opportunity to
0, Enjoy Christmas.

We have received letter from
Rev. M. 0, Alexander, chaplain in
the navy, which gives ON idea Of
some Of the ways in which our sail
ors are entertained, and how they
are In turn made entertainers. The
following outline of Christmas
program Is contained in instructions
to heads Of departments: s
1T is proposed and sanctioned by
the commanding officer that the sub
marine base entertain one hundred
needy children on Christmas day;
each child to be given Christmas
alnner' pair shoes, pair stockings,
OF fruit and candy to take home, can
scarf, mtttens.
There will be Christmas tree on
parade ground, and Santa Claus will
be there for the amusement of nil.
The children are to come from
norwich and New London-fifty
from each city. The entertainment
VIII be on Christmas day, with din
ner at o'clock. Immediately fol-
lowing the dinner, the children will
be shown through a submarines: then
they viii gather around the Christ
mas tree, where Santa Claus will
preside. After this they will receive
their gifts as above mentioned, and
then will be taken to their homes by
the chaperons in charge.
The Sailors Thanksgiving.
Following is the menu that was
served for Thanksgiving dinner for
the men Of the U. s. 8. Fulton:
Relishes:
Sweet Pickles, Stuffed Olives.
Soup:
Cream Of Tomato,
Entries:
Roast stuffed turkey,
Oyster DRESSING, Gtblet gravy.
Cranberry sauce, gf'f&
Roast spiced Virginia ham, ggg1
Mashed potatoes, Buttered squash,
French peas, 54 III
Candied sweet potatoes. Il
4 81 Celery. \ u. Ssss \ &b.:!a.
s n N . Dessert: .J g e 4, I. !,
on ofsas sss' iass 1
Mixed Nuts,
cigars, Cigarettes,
Coffee ,.'.iH J.msERs.F I'ss
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17
Roads Go Back January 1.

Washington, Dec. 1O.--Director
General Hines, Of the railroad ad-
ministration, this afternoon declared
that there has been no change in the
plans of the President to turn the
railroads back to their private own
ers on December 81. The statement
was made in answer to numerous ru-
mors that the President has decided
to defer the return of the roads.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17
w. NJ. BROWN ELECTED MAYOR.
Close Race Between All Three Cam
didates--180 Ballots CAST.

Municipal affairs have again set
tied down for another two years
and everybody is happy, even those
Of the gentlemen who failed to be
elected. We believe there was less
Of i'll feeling at this time than at
any municipal election held here in
some years. Everything passed off
with no unpleasantness and the best
Of feeling on all sides.
Following are the official figures
as tabulated by the managers:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17
Special Meeting, Episcopal ChurcI,

Every member Of the Episcopal
church In Walhalla Is requested to
meet e.. the church at 3 o'clock p. M,
on next Sunday, Dec. 21st. This
meeting will probably decide wheth-
er the church can be kept open or
we must disband. V. F.. Martin.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17
\. Mixed Nuts, 4
Cigars, Cigarettes.
Our Boys Arc Entertained.


Here is a sample Of the kind OF
entertainment that our boys Of the
navy are given week by week, as
is shown by a weekly program of
entertainment accompanying the
above information:
Monday, 715 p. m.-Movies, "Kid-
Mapped" reels.
tuesday, 7.15. p. NC. l.. Will
bur, ventriloquist; Miss Henderson,
whistler, banjo player and reader.
Wednesday, 7.15 p. m.-Special
movie film, "Julius Caesar" reels.
Thursday. 7.30 p. m.--Movles at
Building 23-Thanksgiving Day.
Friday, 7.15 p. m.-Movies, "Hap-
piness Ia Mode" reels; Con-
stance Talmadge.
Saturday, 7,15 p m.-Tord pic
lures, Glow Autos are Made"
reels; Lake Champlain," / reel.
Sunday, 10 a. m.-Fine Gospel
service in the Y. M. G. "A. Chaplain
Alexander will conduct the deyo-
tions; Miss Kendall will sing solos.
So we can readily see that "our
boys are given opportunity to en-
tertain and be entertained in
wholesome manner. There are boys
on the various men-of-war from
every section of our great country.
They really compose different
household" s"-branches Of one big
family. Those Of our people who
have representatives In the navy will
be gratified by the information con-
tanned in the above, and to note that
one of our own Oconee young men,
Rev. M. o. Alexander, a brother Of
our Sheriff and Treasurer, is among
those who have charge Of the spiri-.
tual welfare Of the boys Of the navy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17
Interest Payments Suspended.

Washington, Dec. 1O.-The United
States government has agreed to per-
NIT her allies in the European war
to defer payment for three years Of
the interest on the nine billions Of
dollars loaned them during the war.
While ostensibly the reason is the
chaotic condition Of foreign ex-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17
SHOT IN soUFFLE WITH WIFE.
1t is Presumed that Shot Was Fired
by Accident.
(Farm and Factory. 11th.)

L
In a scuffle at his home last night,
u. s. Lowry was wounded by the
discharge Of pistol. The weapon
was in. the hands of his wife. Par
ticulars are not obtainable as Farm
and Factory goes to press to-day,
but 1t Is presumed that Mrs. Lowry
was unaware OF the fact that the
weapon was loaded.
One report this morning was to
the effect that the ball had pene-
trated Mr.. Lowry's abdomen and
that his life was endangered, but at
noon 1t was said that his wounds are
not dangerous, though the bullet
ranged in q dangerous direction.
MIR. and Mrs. Lowry recently NOV
ed to the home purchased from M.
s. Stribling, near the south edge of
town.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-12-17

The Courier has learned that for
some time Mr.. Lowry has been drink
Ing heavily, and at times has be-
come quite beside himself, giving no
little trouble in his home. Not long
since peace warrant was sworn out
against him in an endeavor to better
conditions. 1t Is in all probability
due to the unfortunate mans uncon-
trolled appetite for strong drink
that the affair Of last week took
place. Friends in Walhalla regret
exceedingly to learn Of the incident.
The Washington times., 1919-12-13
BRAINARD CALLED
MORGAN AGENT

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Dis-
trict Attorney Swami, in letter
to Governor Smith dated October
23, on grand jury affairs. said.
in part:
"Mr. Brainard, the secretary
of the said grand jury, holds
his business position as the
representative of j. p. Morgan,
of the banking house of j. P.
Morgan & Co., Mr.. Morgan
owning approximately $500 900
of bonds which are a first lien
upon the business conducted
by Mr.. Brainard."
On the same subject Raymond
F. Almirall, in a letter addressed
to Governor Smith dated Novem-
Der 20, stated:
"Mr. Brainard, secretary to
the grand jury, does not owe
his position as head Of Harper
e. Brothers to ]. P. Morgan &
Co."
The Washington times., 1919-12-13
Engineer Stops Train
And Rescues Drowning
Boy With BeDcord

LOUISVILLE. Ky- Dec. 49,
Chesapeake and Ohio passenger
train No.. 25. a flier from Wash
ington. arrived in Louisville fif-
teen Sminutes late. but John
Cavine. engineer, apparently
soothed the anger of railroad Of
ficials with q report that he
stopped the train just outside OF
Frankfort, Ky- to save the life
of a boy who had fallen in an
icy pond"
Cavine said his train was going
slowly around sharp curve,
when II saw boys apparently fall
ing to effect the rescue of COM
rade from a millpond. ] stopped
the train, cut the bell cord, and
hurried to the pond. The ice was
too thin to bear me. so / threw
the rope to the lad. who. though
numbed and struggling to Keep
on top Of the water, passed 1t
around his body, and ] dragged
him out. I took him to the rail-
road station and by artificial
respiration Aresuscitated him."
The Washington times., 1919-12-13

corrupting influence and possibilities
of evil effect on the young and inn
mature of our city, and this for a
corporations money gain under the
guise of beneficial propaganda.
Girl In Discharged.
There being no sufficient cause
to believe the defendant, Mary Har-
ris. guilty. order her to be dis
charged.
1T appearing to me that the crime
mentioned in the summons issued and
served on the defendant Clinton T..
Brainard has been committed, and
that there is sufficient cause to be-
lieve the defendant Clinton T..
Brainard guilty thereof, / order that
complaint be drawn for violation
of Section I'LL of the penal law
against the defendant Clinton T..
Brainard, and when said complaint is
prepared and properly before me, in
view of the stipulation as to the
testimony taken before me on the re-
turn of the summons, / shall order
that the defendant Clinton T..
Brainard be held to answer the Same
in $500 bail for trial in the Court
of Special Sessions.
GEORGE w. SIMPSON,
CITY Magistrate.
December 10, 1919"
The Washington times., 1919-12-13

fenced by the magistrate for this de-
parture from the rules he said:
"I see a number Of Newspaper men
present. / wish to say for their bene-
fit that 7 cannot afford to be held up
to ridicule in the public press. ] was
not aware Of the publication of this
book, but was in Europe at the time"
Magistrate Simpson requested Brain
ard to his seat, remarking:
"I regret to say that the defendant,
Mr.. Brainard, the admittedly respon-
sible head OF Harper Brothers,
should, without apology for this
books publication, seek to Justify
such a clearly disgusting, nlthy.
lascivious and demoralizing book,
with all its potential. corrupting in
hdence and possibilities of evil on the
young of our city"
Brainard sat down, but was on his
feet again in moment with the re-
mark:
IF I am held for special sessions, !
haven't a dollar in my pocket. j will
throw myself on the mercy of the
court"
Magistrate Simpson replied that he
would accept a personal bond Of any
friend Of Brainard's who might VOL
unteer giving one The bond was
provided by his attorney. The magis-
trate then read his opinion.
The Washington times., 1919-12-13
ACTORS FUND AIDES
TO SEE Carnival"
Committee fer Mensriai Wm u
Gsests at Bslsscs Theeter
Party.

The entire Warrington section q
the actors memorial fund cooaittes
viii view the premier Amertcan 49,
formance of 'Carnivsi" aa the M
bert Beiasco Theater tomorrow nieht
as the guests Of 0o1fruy Tearle. stav
OF the production; Massrs. ShuhoFN
David Belasco and L StoAdarA NV
lor. manager Of the theater.
One hundred and atty s>ats have
been distributed from the e6ieoe q
the actors' memorial fund co0m1ttso
in the New Willard. Five boxes Aevs
been put At the disposAl Of Ma
Thomas +. walsh. chairman Of the
woman's committee- A souvenir pre-
gram, containing the names Of The
commfttee. VIII be issued for the
premier.
Arrangements for the thester partv
were completed Friday night a. =
dinner OF the committee. at which on
yer Jones and Capt. Stanley Howe. =
the New York committee. expiaine1
the purposes of the memorial. Thoeo
present. Included Senator Harrison a
=. Ross p. Andrews, RebeYs
:. harper. Charles w Darr. Roland
Robbins, Capt. G. T. Dady, {. p. CHE
noim. Charles r. Crane. 8 II. Avery.
isaac behrens. ]. f. Cunnins han.
rank Lowe. Joseph StrAsburweY.
onaries e Howe. George r. Ankins.
Snariee corby. c. B. Hurrey. Robeff
Dove 5. A. Kimberly. s. Percy Themo
son, Chris J. Gockeler. Tom Grant
1saac Cans. Joshua Evans. 3r; T.. y.
nrennan, Charles W. Darr, DR.. James
AuEustine Flynn. DIR. Robeft Z. EIler.
J. Henriede Sibour, Jack Connolly. G
=. Rogers. Frank s. Hight Capt w.
>. Heyburn. Capt. John 9. LArcombe.
JACK Edwards, c. j. Harris. l. utod-
aard Taylor, c. w. Fairfax. Harry
Jarooe and Harry v. Haynes.
The Washington times., 1919-12-13
BRA|NARD is HELD
FOR SALE OF BOOK
Former Owner of Washington
Herald Accused of CircuIat-
ing LeWd Volume.
Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Page,) b..
said that Brainard had promised to
discontinue the sale of the book and
had agreed to destroy the plates at
once. and that If this was done he
would feel satisfied to drop the mat
ter. Magistrate Simpson, however,
took different view of the matter
and replied heatedly that he had no
power to drop the complaint in that
way. He said:
MY duty is to either discharge
deeply into this subject and have
prepared an opinion. | cannot
force you to make complaint
against Harper & Brothers, Mr.. Sum-
ner, but / must refer this case to
the Court of Special Sessions, and I
have already rendered an opinion re-
garding Brainard."
CorruptinE the Young
While Brainard and his associates
of the special grand jury, which ap-
parently has had in mind the dis
Crediting of the city administration.
were Investigating" seditious activi-
ties, including the inquiry into litera-
aure of a nature that is regarded as
anarchistic and unfit to be read,
Brainard's own presses were humming
merrily away over kind of litera-
ture that the court said yesterday is:
"ClearIy disRusinE and demoralix-
ing. with all its potential corvuptinK
influence and possibilities on the
young Of the city"
Brainard grumbled. He even tried
to address the press representatives.
in open court. but was cut short by
the magistrate. AS a protege of the
Of Thomas w. Lamont, representative
of Morgan interests in back of Harper
e. Brothers, of which concern Brain
ard is the responsible head, he want
ed 1T understood. he said, that he
couldn't AFFORD to be ridiculed in the
public press. -.
.- Has No Moral Mission.
The book which Brainard's company
published is described by the masis-
trate who held the grand iuryman-
publicist in $500 bail. as volume
which has no moral mission. but
which dwelis on sordid subjects sur
rounding underworld situation Among
other. things that Brainsrd listened
to while he absented himself from his
duties as secretary OF the grand iury
to attend court was the statement OF
the magistrate:
"She 1.-THE author) reveals ipnu-
merable opportunities to poyertv-
stricken girls to make EASY money
as 1t Is termed ;s-the possibility, that.
The Washington times., 1919-12-13
M0WNL0W TO ADDRESS
ANTISAL00N LEAGUE

The annual meeting Of the Anti
Saloon League of the District Of Co
lumbia will be held in the First Con-
gregstional Church. Tenth and G
streets northwest, Monday evening.
December Is. At .. m.
The meeting will be addressed by
Commissioner Louis BrowBlow. Ed-
win c. Dinwiddie, national Legislative
of the league, and sew
eral pastors of local churches.
The Washington times., 1919-12-13
what . Critic says.

AS one well known New York
Aewspaper critic says:
Certainly, she writes with a yoob
Deal of gusto OF the mannerin which
She and her friend Olga SUCCEEDED IN
selling the same bottle of chaAnapne
seven times to a befuddled kentIe-
man, and undeniable pride in h. &C
counts of how well she succe>dsd
professionally in an executive CO
pacity.
And yet. though we are not ven,
much concerned with seeking ~,
morals in books. there Is one tellino
sermon In the volume, and all the
more telling because it does not
seem TO have been within the nla n
Of the writer. Madeleine ought to
do something to clear away the mist
IN minds which confuse prudery ana
vfrture- Even In her most degraded
moments, Madeleine remains a propsr
person In telling of her conversa-
ton with an associate fn~the life or
shame Madeleine writes, "I felt sur.
that human degradation could go no
further; when she took q box OF Gig
arettes from under her pillow ,rd
offered me one I was speechless with
indignation"
A year or so later, while Made
leiue still has both feet SO in IN.
primrose path. she yiols Ynbr,ias
a girl who wants her - rour.
would net have my face painted
end that settled IL, not only for the
The Washington times., 1919-12-13
Court Scores Branard's Attempt t<to Justify Such
Clearly Disgusting Book for Corporations Gain =


CLINTON T. BRAINARD, secretary Of the New York
- extraordinary grand jury, representative Of the J.
P. Morgan interests in the publishing firm of Harper
Brothers, and until few days ago owner of the Wash
ingon Herald, who with his firm yesterday held in
$500 bail for trial in the court Of special sessions for sell
ing ''f1thy and obscene literature Below is Mary
Madeline She was discharged an innocent accom-
pice.
The Washington times., 1919-12-13
No Exception.

There is no exception by, rea-
OF any special intent in making
rhe sale. The object of the statute
was y suppress the traffic in obscene
puoiisations and to protect the com
nunItf against the contamination and
polIuti.n arising from their exhibi-
ton ant distribution.
II would, we conceive, be no an
10 an indictment under the
Tor the sale of an obscene pic
,, mat IL was sold to a person not
20 De Injured by 1T. or that II
Was a pfcture, in respect to execution
OF distins suished merit. In Regina "
Hicklin (supra) the question Wa,
~nether . certain book was obscene
The Washington times., 1919-12-13

But. judging by the skill she
shows in the handling of her mate
rials, and in her use of the English
language, the experienced reader of
fiction can conclude only that she
might have escaped from the under
world long before she did, had she so
wished, by the use of her pen. There
is no evidence in the story. of her life
that she did so wish, although she
frequently asserts that such was her
1esire.