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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-09-10
THE QUESTION OF POTASH.
TO What Extent Can We Get Potash
from France?
Progressive Farmer.)

There has been much discussion
lately as to the extent to which the
United States can in future get pot
ashs.from France. An authoritative
staSement on this point Is the fol-
lowing official report from the United
STATES Trade Commissioner, Arthur
II. Redfield, stationed at The Hague
Netherlands:
With the cession Of Alsace-Lor-
raine to France, Germany loses the
rich potash deposits of Alsace, and
with them the potash monopoly Of
the world, according to the "Vos-
sische Zeitung." The potash depos-
its extend 16 kilometers (9.94 miles)
to the north Of Mulhouse, over a sur
face Of more than $50 square kilo-
metres (69.2 square miles). They
are unusually rich in potash salts
much richer, in fact, than the beds
in the interior of Germany. They
are, moreover, easier to exploit.
The thickness Of the smaller beds
in the upper layers varies from O.8
to 1.6 metres cas- to 40 feet.)
The first workings were begun in
1909; In 1913 there were 10 in
operation. In period Of only three
years the production rose from A.
42O to 2S7,-000 metric tons, so that
the production Of potash In Alsace
IN 1913 was already one-fifth Of the
entire German output. The total
capital invested in the potash works
OF Alsace amounted to 100000
marks ($8,1S7,20o at normal ex-
change). The production Of these
workings, it Is calculated, would sup
ply the worlds requirments Of pot
ash for $50 years on the basis of
the consumption in the last pre-war
year. According to estimates made
by DR.. Pau! Kessler. the quantity of
potash salts in Alsace amounts to
nearly 100000 metric tons,
from which several hundred million
tons Of pure potash can be extracted.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-09-10
THE COOPER MURDER MYSTERY
Nashville Police Seek Clue by Bloody
Ffnger-Prints.

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 3.-With
the discovery of a plainly visible
blood-stained finger print found on
the automobile III which Robin /.
Cooper, young Nashville attorney,
was murdered last Thursday night,
near Belle Meade Park, police late
tonight stated they were nearer q
solution of the mystery than they
have been since the body was found
in Richland creek Saturday morning.
The finger print was },und on the
rear right door Of the machine and
can be plainly seen with the eye at
distance Of several feet. An exami-
nation of the automobile showed
other finger prints, but the one most
distinct is Il blood-stained print on
the side of the door which authori-
ties believe was made by the mur-
derer in removing the slain man
from the car.
Expert Bertillon operators haye
been sent for to make an examina-
tion Of the fipger prints and to photo
graph the stained car. 1t is ex-
pected that the Bertillon sleuths will
arrive Thursday afternoon or Friday.
Ofhcers working on the case refuse
to say from what city the expert
operators would come.
Nashville papers dated July 6, Z,
and 10, Of this year, and found in
the blood covered automobile, are
also being examined for finger prints.
The papers are also being held for
an additional clue which authorities
say prove to be Of advantage. Chief
Detective Robert Moore, who Is in,
possession OF the papers, said he felt
certain that new developments would
be brought out Thursday in connec-
tton with the papers, but refused to
reveal his secret.
Still clinging to the first theory
that Cooper probably met his death
at the hands OF a blockade runner
or several Nashville bootleggers, the
authorities to-day examined several
other alleged liquor peddlers. A
woman, whose name the police re-
fused to reveal, was summoned to
headquarters late this afternoon and
rigidly questioned by detectives.
They said they we're seeking to as
certain the whereabouts Of another
whiskey dealer through the woman.
'rhey say she knew nothing regard
ing the crime.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-09-10

Pay IN adyance--Courier 81 YEAR
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-09-10

opening. q lew bottles OF S. S. s.,
the great vegetable blood medi-
cine, will revitalize your blood and
give you new strength and a
healthy, vigorous vitality. Every
one needs 1t just now to keep the
system in perfect condition. Go
to your drug store and get bottle
cal advice, ydu can obtain It with
out cost BY writing to Medical Di-
Laboratory, Atlanta. Ga,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-09-10
Moro Of First Division Land.

New York, Sept. 4.-Seveal more
units Of the First Division arrived
here to-day from Brest on the trans
ports Santa Teresa and Edellyn. On
board the Santa Teresa we're 26
officers and ,113 men Of the Eigh-
teenth Infantry, including I'd bat
TALON headquarters, a medical de-
tachment, companies e, f, G, II, l.,
and M and the supply company.
The Edellyn brought back 81
officers and S75 men Of the First
Engineers, Including headquarters
and medical attachments and COM
panies D and e.
Pay In advance--COurier 81 year.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-09-10
MEXICAN MILITARY STATEMENT.
relieves Strain Caused by Recent In
cident-Up to Washington.

Laredo, Texas, Sept. 2.-Fired
upon from the Mexican side Of the
Rio Grande, Capt. David w. Nc
Nabb, United States aviation corps,
was slightly wounded to-day while
on aerial patrol along the
international boundary northwest Of
here.
With Lieut.. Won deb. Johnson,
apt. McNabb w-~ n-'.,- slowly m
the river close to the water when
suddenly group Of Mexicans fired
volley Of shots at the airplane,
wounding McNabb near the ear.
Several shots pierced the planes
wings.
Col. B. B. Buck, commander of
the Laredo district, with headquart-
ers at Fort Mcintosh, here, said to-
night all that is known Of the at
tack Is that the firing was from
point where an outpost Of Mexican
federal soldiers were known to be
located.
Ncfo Fouef0l SOlO1CrS.
Laredo, Texas, Sept. 3.-Possibili-
ty of an immediate retaliatory action
by United States military forces In
| connection with the attack yesterday
on an American army airplane has
been eliminated, it was indicated
here tonight, by the admission Of
Mexican authorities to-day that the
attack was made by Carranza SOL
diers. Capt. David w. McNabb was
slightly injured, but Lieut. Won deb.
Johnson, who was flying with him es-
capped injury.
While official information was
lacking, the impression was gained
In army circles that this admission
has removed the situation from the
hands Of the military so far as emer-
gency action is concerned and
places it directly up to Washington
for diplomatic action.
Mexican Consul Garcia in announc-
Ing that Mexican soldiers, on their
own initiative, had fired upon the
plane, said complete report had
been made to Mexico City, with n re-
quest for instructions as to the pun
fshment Of those guilty.
Point of Difference.
One point in difference tonight
between Mexican and American re-
ports was the location of the air.
plane when the attackers fired the
opening yolley into 1t. Consul Garcia
declared an Investigation showed It
was one kilometer inside the MeXi-
can border while unofficial &mcri-
can reports insist the plane was in
United States territory at the time.
The exact nature OF the report
made by Col. Beaumont b. Buck, dis
trict commander, to Major Gen. Dick
man, southern department command
er at San Antonio, was not generally
known tonight, as the former re-
fused to make any statement. 1t is
assumed he has forwarded the testi-
mony Of American witnesses a the
attack, who declare emphatically the
Plane was near the Texas bank Of
the Rio Grande.
The Mexi2ans fired ut Tie asil
Consul Garcia said, merely to cause
them I" fly !igher, as their alrplane
was frightening their cavalry horses
grazing nearby. The consul said
they did not intend to hit the ayi-
ators or their plane.
The wound sustained by Capt. Nc
Nabb, one OF the fliers, is healing
rapidly, 1t was said tonight, and no
complications are expected. His
companion, Lieut.. Won deb. Johnson,
was uninjured, though several bull
lets pierced the planes wings.
Tho Qulflas Yhat Dses Not Affect ths Hssd
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-09-10

washington, Sept. 4.-Flat in
creases OF $50 in the annual wages
OF all postoffice employees is pro-
Vided by a Dill passed to-day by the
House and sent to the Senate. The
increase Is retroactive to July last,
and affects approximately $4,000
employees. 7, t,,,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-09-10
Leg Amputated by Mower.

Aiken, Sept monroe Wood
ward, the 16-year-old son Of Mrs.
Hattie Woodward, Of Montmorenci,
had his leg cut off this afternoon
while running moving machine on
his mothers plantation. He was
hurried to the Aiken Hospital, and
is now resting quietly. The limb
was cut off Just above the ankle.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-09-10

Tho Qulssas Yhss Dsss Not Affect ths Hssd
Because Of its tonic aud laxative effect, IAxA.
TIVH DROAO QUININH 10 better than ordinary
Qutnine and does not cause nervousnss- nor
ringing Ia head. Remember the full ame and
look for the signature Of e. w. GROVR. 1oc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-09-10
Perfect Health Is Yours
If the Blood Is Kept Pure

Almost Every Human Aihnent
10 Directly Traceable to Inn
purities in the Blood.
You should pay particular heed
to any indication that your blood
supply Is becoming sluggish, or
that there is a lesscning in its
strong and vital force.
BY keeping your blood cleansed
your system more easily wards off
dsease that Is ever present, watt
Ing to attack wherever therais an
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26
COTTON PICKERS
DOING THEIR BIT
WILLIAM LOEB SAYS EAST AK
AEsAs IS GETTING OFT
THE COTTON THIS
YEAR

II there IS q scarcity OF labsr in
be cotton fields il has not ret De-
eloFed.1 says William Loeb. rslg
travels East Arkansas FOR ths B~ss-
IurEow Dry Goods Company. ~Yfs
planters in that part Of the ss@ae zre
cut after the cotton as rapidly ~ Il
opens. and seem TO BE determined se
get il cut this year before the BAD
= Gather sets in. 50 that none Of il
vii be lost.
The planters seem to hara a.
Iaany cotton piekers As IN former
sears. Dur OF course labor Is sessing
its price this year Tie crop We All
kaoN IS late. and the planters ssess
70 appreciate this and that they are
going % have 10 work rapidly X thev
SCI the crop cleaned I'd. % they -
K sing 10 time.
Business IL just as coed a. il ear
be IN that section Of Arkansas II
every line. and the Indications 49,
t'.at Ne are Ia for 3 big fan and ~.
ter
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26
GAY ERECTING
MAMMOTH PLANT

To replace the building which was
burned some months ago, the GAY
Gil Company is erecting en- the Rock
Island tracks IN East Little Rock. 4
large concrete building. which sill
be used for storage Of oils. The
buildings will cost about $50 900 ami
w1u be two stories. Io0115G feet.
The nam building faces the Rock
Island tracks and in II viii be hous
Cd me cooperage and other depart
nents. Adjoining viii Be large gar
age for the care Of the automobiles
and trucks used BY the concern. The
roof OF the building vii also be
utilized. The cocperage department
viii be transferred to the roof in the
summer. where the worgmen viii be
IN The open. IN awning protecting
them from the sun
4 gasoline engine VIII be utflizel
TO pump the gasoline and petroleum
into the storage tanks. ard an elee-
tric pump viii force the fuel oils
INTO the big storage tanks erected
for them There are eight gas and
petroleum tanks with 1900 gallons
capacity each. and eleven tanks for
fuel oil With a capacity Of from To-
9ffS1 10 1880 gallons eaeh-
There win also be a concrete build
ing IN which the barre-s wlII be fEll-
Cd with fuel oil. Il flowing from the
big tanks by gravity. The tanks are
al to be elevated upon concrete plat
forms. The tank wagons win be fiji
ed with gasoline and petroleum from
two smaller tanks. each five By nine
feet. which viii stand across the
driveway from the loading platform
OF The main building.
The buildings win be ready FOR oc-
cEpancy about the rirst OF October.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26
WELDING SAVES
OLD engines

An excellent example az tlae valae
e modern Welding was i De seen
Il the plant Of the Arkansas Eyehasng
Company last wreck An engiue wita
several cracks IN is cyllnss@r Ma
brought into the company for repair
Before the owner had heard 81 kiss
wonders OF the welder. ne tried very
= here 70 secure new parts bat found
that the engine had been ais<0atin~
ned The engine had worked perfect
y for 4 number OF years. and IL the
parts could be repaired i would -
On Ike Tennyson's brook. fozexer
Some machfnist told the orner aoonr
he Arkansas Welding Company, and
the day after the machinery reached
tie plant, it vas on It's way bsek
e good as new.
TIE Arkansas Welding Company il
also doing big business in the re
pair OF pumps. thus assisting the rice
growers materially 4 break IN any
machinery IS built up By melting
BAR Of steel or brass and nsonlkng
Il into shape as the work progresses
This is far less expensive than hav-
ing pattern made and the new
rsrts cast The welding company had
. small wheel from one OF the oil
laiIls last week. which was apparent
y very inexpensive, but the only way
10 get It repaired In short order other
than By welding, would have been 10
secure new pattern and get il easE
This world have consumed severaE
days. and It would have taken twice
as long to secure new part from
The factory. and al this time Ire
unit Of the oil mil IN Which the
S heel is used. would hare been forc-
"a to stand idle. The Arkansas weld
.Hg Company fixed the Wheel Ike :
robbIer does a shOe-while ygu wait
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26
WAR INCREASED
USE OF COFFEE
PROHIBITION is ALSO couNTEg
UPON TO ADD TO THE CON.
SUMPTION OF THE
BERRY.

Despite the fact that the demand
for coffee is today far greater than
il has ever been in the history cf
the world, the price OF the different
grades is down a few cents per
pound.
"rhere is cause for everything !"
says L. c. Dome. manager of the
coffee department Of the Plunkett.
Jarrel Grocer Company, and there
is cause for the peculiar condition
OF the coffee market. I believe that
tte price has stiffened and cannot
figure where it can be reduced to the
pre-war standard.
in the first place there is a short
age Of this seasons crop. Second
about one-third of the soldiers enter
ing the army had not used coffee reg
ularly up to that time. The govern
ment served an excellent grade of
coffee and the soldiers who had not
been coffee drinkers before soon fell
into the habit Of drinking it. If they
did not drink it in this country they
soon found it irresistible in the
trenches. and in like manner the sol
diers Of other Allied nations grew In
u coffee drinkers. They were serv-
ed with il in France and on the other
fronts. and now that they have gone
Lack home they demand their coffee
there. This, I figure. will increase
the demand for coffee one third.
third, nationwide prohibition is
hound TO create q healthy demand
for coffee. This should also increase
the demand a third.
in sau Pola. the Brazilian state
where the Santos coffee is produced,
frosts eurtailed the crop and the de-
lnand has been SO heavy that the
government has placed 4 limit on the
amount that may be exported in a
month This is the best grade Of
coffee, and the price is down only
about two cents per pound from the
high point on It. The Rio coffee is
down about eight cents. The crop
where this is grown has been abund-
ant. The growers are trying to COM
pete with Santos and have put the
price down in an effort to get the
trade. This is a great relief to the
users of the lower grade cofTees
Before the war Rio coffee sold for
about 10 cents a pound Santos
brought around II cents. Before the
war was over both had increased full
" 100 per cent at their home ports.
We will never get coffee again, with
the heavy increased demand. at the /
prices We did before the war;
The Plunkett-Jarrell Grocer Com
pany has received four of the latest |
type OF coffee ovens. This battery
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26

rushing seasons ne have ever exre-
Hieneed. and It turns 50 warm again
that We have 10 work harder than
ever TO keep up With the demand.
We are shipping ice now as far
away as ordway. Colo. We ship i
number OF cars each week out there
Il help handle the apple crop. II is
white ice, such as used for refriges-
stor cars. bYt it forces . plant to
tie limit to- make any kind Of ice
Is fast as the trade demands it"
The sctizans' Company was Just
starting upon a number OF improve
rents, when the sudden rash for ice
resumed. and these win now have 70
wait until cool weather comes 10 give
tie officials 2 breathing spell
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26
ROWE ASSISTS
RED CROSS WORK
LOCAL AUTOMOBILE DEALER
WENT TO FRANCE AND NOW
AIDS IN COUNTY Or
GARiZATION.

E. H. Rowe, head Of the Rowe
voolfolk Auto Company. has been
named as assistant 70 S. c. Poage.
chairman Of the Pulaski county or
ganization in the Red Cross drive
which viii take place al over the
United States on November II. The
appointment was made Saturday.
Mr. Rowe IS nov devotIng all O.
his time 10 the growing OF rice and
selling Nash cars and trucks. but he
has had much time 70 give the Red
Cross in the past. and figures that
he has plenty TO give until the worx
OF this great organization is con-
pleted, II that time ever comes. Dur
ing the var Mr. Rowe quit selling
automobiles and entered training for
oversee duty with The Red Cross. q
lamp Pike. After SIX months SER
vzce ne vas sent 10 France. where n
remained until about the time ths
arnistiee was signed His return ID
America was fastened BIZ the death
Of his father in Missouri
While over seas. Mr. Rowe yisitesi
most OF the fronts and went over
much Of the devastated country. HIS
experience in actual warware vii 3eH
beneficial 10 him in assisting Chair
nan Peage put over Pulaskf's quota
IN the coming campaign It is SCI
com that one county Is 20 fortunate
as 10 secure 4 county chairman and
that county chasrmen get such an as
ssstant. as Pulaski can boast Of. FOR
y Poage and Mr Rove are twoI
OF Little Rocks most popular as
rel a successful business men
'fhey assure success 70 the campaign
before the work O. organization Isl
even started
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26
HOSIERY MILLS ARE
ALL SOLD AHEAD

Granville Burrow OF the Beal-Bur-
flomrow Dry Goods Co, has return
ed from Chicago and Northern Wis
oonsin, where he went 10 call On
The hosiery and knit goods factories
He was able to get fine stock for
future delivery. despite the fact that
the mills are pretty generally sold
up. Due TO labor and other condi-
lions the mills are working only
forty hours a week. instead Of IS.
as formerly. and are working only
five days q week.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26
DEPOSITS MORE
THAN TWO BANKS
UNION & MERCANTILE HAS
MORE THAN TOTAL OF DE-
POSTS OF TWO FORMER
BANKS.

More deposits than the two banks
which were merged in the consoIida J.
sIcn Of the Union & Mercantile Trust
Trust companies. is the record shown
u the Union & Mercantile Trust ca.
The consolidation has been effective
cTly about six months. and this Is \
remarkable growth OF which the
bank can veil be proud
The Union & Mercantile Trust Co.
n the statement issued after the
dose Of business On September u.
shows deposits Of .4s722. Few
l.snks IN this territory can equal this
showing
Particular interesting Is the item
Ct Liberty Ponds ana Z. S. Treasury
certificates. The bank has 1.25L2i
invested n these. showing that the
officials Of the bank are patriotic as
nell IS good business men
NooThead Wrighs. president OF The
tank. has been at the head Of The
War Savings Stamp organization IN
Arkansas Stree the beginning. and
E. J. Bcdman. vice president and sec
rotary. has been active chairman Of
The Arkansas Profitable Farming
Campaign, thus contributing his Bit
fer the farmer Of The state.
The full resources OF Inc bank are
s.. sss s79.21
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26
SECOND SUMMER
BOOSTS ICE TRADE

Tickle fail has returned 70 the ice
man Nth her fayo-s. and forced the
coal dealer into oblivion for the
time being The continued hot wealth
Ct, after the few chilly days OF late
august has caused reopening o
The summer ice business on the para
e the local ice manufacturers, and
every plant in Little Rock is again
running 10 capacity
7 never say anything ike 4. =
says r H whaley. manager OF the
Citizens Ice & Cold Storage Cola
Tany Here we were preparing to
lake life easy after one OF the most
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26
FouRcHE pAM olsTRIcT.

The Legislature has passed bill
BY Representative KnoWlton for th=
creation OF the Fourcfe Dam Road
District. naming Harry Keats. W E
Lemon and Joe R Hamlen as the
commissioners
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26

will roast 10000 pounds car.
Nhich is a sufficient amount to last
III average family month or so al
least. The new ovens are 70 be en-
eased in brick, and use either gas or
coke for fuel They viii be located
en- the fourth floor of the Plunket--
FARRELL building and viii replace the
old sheet metal ovens.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1919-09-26
RETURNS FROM VACATION.

J. Kramer Darragh has returned
from Michigan, where ne spent a
month or more lodging the heat
Evening journal., 1919-10-15
The Presidents Condition
IFrom lhe New Yofk TrIbune.l

Naturally public discussion OF the
Presidents illness is restrained. Not
only is there great sympathy, but no
one wishes to encounter the charges
and inslnuations that a frank discus
sion would arouse.
Bat it is essential TO have a presi-
dent capable Of dealing with the many
great problems that confront the cOun-
try. There can be no prOtracled in
terregnum. Senator Moses, by writing
a private letter which found its way
into print, has lifted an embargo which
could not long endure. A time arrives
when 10 is not possible 10 yield wholly
10 The claims of delicacy
on sunday, although no direct notice
was taken Of The Moses diagnosis, the
doctors in attendance, after reporting
the continued Improvement Of their
patient. added but his condition is
such as to necessilate his remaining i'm
bed for an extended period" This Ofll-
cial statement il may be assumed is
not AN exaggerated one. 70 is not the
habit Of doctors TO describe conditions
as worse than they are. The substance
Of the message thus guardedly given is
that the President will not soon be able
TO attend 90 his duties. A grave relapse
is feared If he is required 90 give close