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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
HAD. a DEGREE o. MERCY
Executioners CT chineoe r obber. Sen
fenced to E, Buric Alive,
Shortened His Agony.

A correspondent in China sends the
following:
In Fia Tony. little village just
north of Canton city there lived one
TsaO All Sum There was Shre'wd
suspicion that he had Stolen many
OXen-fifteen, to be precise. The OK
is Il sacrOSanct beast Of burden, AND
under village law to steal one is Il
capital Offense. TSao All Sum stole
his last OK a month or two ago. and
when the hue and cry went out he
fed. (. He was eventually caught and
he had to face trial before the elders
Of three villages. for he had not con-
fined his Expectations to his immedi-
ate neighborhO0d He WIS found gull
ty and given the raXinum penalty,
namely. to be buried alive On tie
day of execution the village wa!cilmen
beat the gongS and aii tie young men
Of the village gathered around Il rec
tangIe eight feet t'1rp. !;erorp TSac
All Sum was invited to .rnA his rest
ing place in the hole he WIS Toasted
with wine and meat While the elders
performed sacrifices for The benefit OF
his soul The rite heing ended I'VE
watchmPn lowered Tsao All sun into
the hole. head downward. ard while
all the young men and spectators
shouted the watchmen of another Wit
lage shot at the convict with native
gun loaded with shot which pierced
the body OF the victim in numerous
places.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
LUMBER BOUGHT A coRoT
And Art Deal which Family Con-
demned Melted a Profit Of 81, 600
for His Estate.


It would seem that the plumbers
capacity for making money is MOI nee
essarily confined tO lis business.
william B. Mccormick writing in
Arts and Decoration. tells or one with
nothing except his instinct TO gnide
him who bought a superb COrOt that
enriched his estate ny many thousands
Of dollars.
During the exhibition of famous
collection of art objects in New York.
twenty-five years ngO. the attendants
in the gallery where the collection was
shown noticed an unfamiliar and not
very weII-dreSsed man spending Il con-
siderable time each day in front at
Corot's Lake Neni" ole of Tie pic
lures in the collection. Du making
Inquiries they fo'Ind he was Il we'll
TODD plumber wi oily unknown IN the
picture buying world II appeared
later that he told hi 'laiiy he intend
ed to buy the painting il possible and
there was fine FIRMLY row over the
matter Eur he suck 70 his plan
and Oh the night the, ranvaS came up
for sale II was I;I.u"liPd down to him
for $4,000 As long AZ he lived his
family never fOrcave him for his eX
travAganre Rut I! ~ were forced 10
change their opinion of his action lat
or. For when the f,nintinG was sold
after his death it brnu~ill SS5.nO9. No
single investment Of this mans life
time ever brought him 50 large profit
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
What Sic Do You Take7

Few people understand the mean
ings Of the numbers and sizes on ar
ticles of clothing, says London An
swerS.
II hats and caps the size is one-haIf
the sum total of the long and short
tliameters of the head In other words.
If your head measures 13A inches.
your size in hats is 67s.
The size in gloves indicates the
number of inches round the knuckles
when the hand is closed.
The length in inches of your foot is
the number" you take in socks In
women's hose the length of the leg Is
usually three times the length of the
foot.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
An Appeal to the American People

THREE
in
If desperately threatened by death from disease
closing
with
and makeshfts
remedy from outside
European winter before last Nor
in January from than 1900 asylums
history sweeping destructive ofhos
plight of these helpless children
for the $23000o0o child
that SEEK VIII relieve critical
OF must De an unquaihed
lars in the form of transportation help
buttons and such food supplies locally
great hearedness She has
cali
collection OF sent to Franklin K Lane
-
EUROPEAN RELIEF COUNCIL
Franklin .ns r-..sn-.,
Comprising:
american Red Cross by Livingston Knights Of Columbus b 5smes
S S ssss ' X Sg by y kR a5S Inter
by Miss Sarah Lyon
NJ ational BoaTd 80 = lynn
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16

wastefuI; if he is smooth. he may be
deceitful@ The man who charms you
with his immaculate appearance is
likely to be something of an old maid !;
the man who is careful to pick threads
off your skirt is prone to pick flaws in
YOU; the man who takes an undue in
terest in the selection of your hats
may take an undue interest in the bill
which comes home; the man who, be-
fore marriage, jumps to open the door,
lest your fingers be contaminated by
the knob, may after marriage, allow
those same fingers to be contaminated
by the washboard.-Woman's Home
COMPANION.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
Makes Aot wsser Bottles Last LONGER

Makes E1ot FF~ter HottIes Last Longer.
To make Il i;of water bottle last
longer and fit the body more comfort
ably, remove all air from the bottle
after filling and before screwing in the
stopper, by resting the bottle on &
shelf or table. holding the top OF the
bottle in enc hand and gently pressing
down until the water comes to the
opening Hold in this position while
the stopper is screwed in. The bottle
should not be more than twO-thirds
full.-M II s.. Iowa
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
Fish Unable to Swim.

It is a fact that there are fish which
cannot swim. A Brazilian fish, called
the maltha, can only crawl. walk or
hop. 1t has a long, upturned snout,
and resembles to some extent toad.
The anterior fins of the maltha are
quite small and are not suitable for use
In the water. They are in reality thin
paws which are of no service for
neutrality-suspicious. Independent.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
Worldly Friendship.

When I see leaves drop from their
trees In the beginning of autumn. just
such. think I, is the friendship OF the
world Whilst the sap Of maintenance
lasts. my friends swarm in abundance;
but in the winter OF my need they
leave me naked.-Warwick
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
Parents, Problem.

Should boys be allowed TO play prac-
teal jokes Boys will be boys"
Teach them not to go too far; not to
give pain; make clear that joke is
funny-sOmething at which every one
concerned can laugh. Further than
this do not go in the way of restraint.
-Exchan0a
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
Whitening PIANO Keys

Yellowed piano keys are sometimes
whitened to a certain extent by Ieav-
ing the piano open every day, exposing
the keys TO the light Another treat
ment is to lay on the keys a paste OF
whiting and a solution of potash, al
lowing it to remain for twenty-four
hourS-HouSewife
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
What They Mean.

Some folks complain that the bes
they get out of life is the worst OF
1t, when what they really mean is thai
they think the worst life ought to give
them Is the best of it.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
No Husband Ia Perfect.

Don't expect all the virtues in one
man. If he is good natured he may
be lazy; If he is scholarly. he may
be cold; II he Is thrifty, he may be
StinCy; IL he is generous. he may be
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
Just Like a Man.

The average man thinks he sweep.
them up when he scatters with a fir
Of his handkerchief the cigar ashes be
drops on the floor.-Buffale| Enquirer
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-16
Do II Now

II tomorrow what you cap rue to
ay.-BostOn Transcript.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29

settled, and farmers are advised TO
study this phase Of the question: With
great care so as to avoid serious mis-
takes.
The plans for 1921 in progress in
clude experimental and educational
work, and unless wea ther conditions
are entirely unfavorable, it would
appear possible to develop the poi
soning system to where it could be
employed more generally by the aver
age farmer with reasonable assur-
ance Of success.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29
Stolen Goods Secreted in Graves.

Columbus, Ga, Dec. 24.-In two
graves in Pine Grove cemetery, Pne-
nix City, Ala, Marshal w. ]. Golden
and Policeman J. l.. Mullens unearth-
ed several hundred dollars worth of
supposedly stolen goods consisting
Of canned goods, cigarettes, toilet
articles OF various kinds, and silk
stockings.
Recently number Of stores in this
section have been robbed, and Off
GERS are searching for the owners of
the goods.
a few nights ago officers saw a
mysterious automobile leaving the
cemetery. This led to an investiga-
ton in the cemetery. No arrests as
yet have been made.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29
THE NEW YEAR.
written for The Keowee Courier /,
Miss Ellie v. Cox, Biltmore, y. C..

(Written for The keowee Courier y
Miss Effie V. Cox, Biltmore. y. c.
O, New Year, teach US faith.
The road Of life is hard
When our feet bleed and chilly wird3
us seattle,
Point thou to Him whose visage MAS
more marred
Than any mans; who saith,
Make straight paths for your feet;
and to the opprest,
Come ye to Me and will give you
rest.
Yet hang some lamp-lke hope above
this unknown way,
Kind Year, to give our spirits. freer
scope,
And our hearts strength to work
while it Is day.
But if that way must slope,
Tombward, oh, bring before our fad
ing eyes
The lamp Of life-the Hope that
never dies
Comfort our souls with love-
Love of all human kind
Love special, clOse-in which, like
sheltered dove,
Each weary heart it's own safe nest
MAY find
And love that turns above
ACCOMPLISHMENTS to resign
All loves, If need be, for the Love
Divine
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 1920.
CLOSING THE YEAR.

With this issue Of Tlse Courier we
close the year 1920. In many re-
spects 1t has been a remarkable year,
Il hard" year. and yet withal Il pleas
ant year, for us. We have made lit
tlc-no more than in ordinary years.
before the war conditions made 1t
possible to pile up large dividends in
almost any business, occupation or
profession. We have pursued the
even tenor Of our way. making such
advances in charges for services rem
dered as were necessary to meet the
conditions imposed upon us by those
from whom we have had to get our
supplies and materials. and keep a
fair margin Of profit in sight That
is our conception OF fair and legiti-
mate business, and we enter the re-
construction or rcadjustment period
without the unpleasant necessity Of
+'readjusting" our business, save in
sofar as conditions change from time
to time. AS yet there have been no
ing materials, paper or other articles
that go into the daily business Of a
printing plant. We will meet the
conditions as they change and adjust
ourselves to them as best we can.
And in the meantime it will be our
aim to give the readers Of The Cou-
rier the very best paper possible at
All ;u.o. In t1t" )nr irjgnds can
n,ttaGnny aasl-t a. if fn"y will, and
that NitNout .ucouycuteuce to them
Hrirc2 sc voter - the uIatter OF
aivipg. us items 0f news The aver
age person would pe surprised to
know how hard 1t is to drag items Of
news out Of many people. We are no
more than human, and cannot know
happenings by intuition. Help us to
get the news by giving freely the bits
OF local news that you may know.
In closing the old year we take op-
pnrtnn!ty to express to each and
every reader Of The Courier and to
each and every citizen Of our county,
the best OF all good wishes for the
New Year that will have dawned be-
fore another issue OF The Courier Is
sent to press. May the New Year hold
in store for all a full measure Of the
good things Of life that tend to make
our lives more worth living. We may
all contribute largely to this end by
watching with more scrutiny our
daily lives and seeing that they con-
form more closely to the high prin-
ciples laid down in the injunction,
''Do unto others as you would have
others do unto YOU"
We close the old year with the
sincere wish that the New Year may
bring peace. happiness and prosperity
70 our people universally.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29
PRESENT YOUR CLAIMS AGAINST
OCONEE COUNTY.

The County Supervisor and his
Board Will hold their last meeting
Tor the year 1920 on MONDAY, the
3d day OF JANUARY, 1921. All per-
sons having claims against Oconee
County mist present them by that
time or be barred.
1t Is the desire OF this Board to
pay up all claims accumulated dur
ing the term Of the present Super-
visor, so that the incoming Supervi-
sor Will start off with clean sheet.
and no debts.
Respectfully submitted:
e. n. FOSTER, Supervisor.
NJ. r. MCDONALD, Clerk.
Dec. 90, 1920. 50-s1
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29
CONCERNING THE POISONING
or the Boil Weevil-Suggcstio and
Outlook for 1921.

Clemson College, Dec. 24.-Spe-
cial: Answering inquiries in regard
to cotton boil weevil poisoning in
South Carolina in 1921, . division
Of entomology gives out the follow
ing information:
The dusting work of the govern
ment, conducted over an extensive
acreage In 1920, showed advantage
In favor of poisoning, and gives fur
ther encouragement for the proba-
BILE ultimate success OF poisoning
when the material is properly ap-
piled under good farming conditions
and more favorable seasons than
those OF 1920. 1t must be remem-
bered that this work was conducted
with the most approved machinery,
under the most skillful direction OF
capable entomologists, and mainly in
the Delta region, where farming con-
ditions are markedly uniform.
In Alabama the work was con-
Quoted under the direction OF the
Alabama State entomologist and
showed In general favorable results
Similar results were obtained by the
Sea Island station, Valdosta, Ga.
The work in South Carolina show
cd variable results with no material
gains, but 1t must be remembered
that tho weather conditions for poi
soning in South Carolina In 1920
were about as adverse as possible
and 1t must be further remembered
that the machine situation was han
dicapped and that we had everything
to learn.
Poisoning is serious and com
plicated problem, and our attitude
must be conservative The danger of
OVERRIDING 1T in 1921 is fully as great
as In 1920, because the weeyil has
reached the injurious stage over a
larger area. 4 number OF details
must be worked out yet before poi
soning can be generally recommend
cd without limitations to tho average
farmer.
If there Is ono thing that we have
learned more decidedly than any
thing else, It is the great necessity
for the planter to study the problem
with much greater seriousness and
personal attention than heretofore
The planter who intends to learn
something about poisoning is urged
to secure a moderate priced approved
machine, and be prepared to apply
tho material thoroughly and strictly
according to directions. with a view
OF learning fundamental principles
involved
The machine situation is not yet
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29
THEY POUNDED THEIR PASTOR
Members OF Rocky Knoll t0ngrcga-
ton Givc Pleasant SURPRISE.

Editor Kcowee Courier:
Last Thursday night at about Z
o'clock the members Of the Rocky
Knoll church made us glad by enter
AnE our home, bringing packages and
bundles containing almost all kinds
Of good things to eat. such as ham.
sausage. fresh meats. chicken. eggs.
butter, cake. coffee, fine canned
goods, oranges. apples. nuts. pota-
toes, and many other things too nu-
mcrous to mention in this short note
some OF the good members handed
me cash, saying that they wanted me
10 have money to buy more with
when what they had brought might
give out. You have read stories in
newspapers that were to be contin-
ued. Just SO with this pounding. Al
most every day since the above men
aioned shower Of good things, my
good brethren ana sisters have been
calling at my home and leaving nice
1hings to eat. can truly say that
the lines have fallen unto mo in
pleasant places. Yea, T have goodly
heritage. Surely serve as noble and
loyal band Of people at Rocky
Knoll as are to be found anywhere
in South Carolina. They take delight
I'm and know how to treat their pas-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29
AS TO THE OCONEE OIsI'IA MAGE.
Head OF Institution Writes to the
People Of Oc0nce County.


want to send a note to the readers
of your paper. want TO get &C
quaintcd with them.
My name is Stephen o. Whitman.
Anderson, in Anderson county, South
Carolina. My mother was a good,
faithful member Of the Baptist
church. She loved the Lord. and her
desire was for her children 70
follow in her footsteps. She
named me Stephen, after the
stephen who was stoned to
DEATH" and often said she hoped
that would love the Lord like Ste
phcn Of old. When but a little child
my mother said that loved the
them. 1t has always been on my
heart to care for helpless children
who cannot help themselves 1nerc
Is only one way to raise chlldreE The
Bible teaches to raise up a chilI Ii,
the way it should go, and wGon Il is
old 1t will not depart from it, The
impression that is made Oh the child
while it IS young is WI. clings to
the heart and makes the child VIII , t
1t is. The way to make better COM
ing generation is to raise children
right-and there are so many mo-
therless ones who have no mother to
love and care for them. There Is no
love OH earth like a mothers love
except the love Of God. have felt
Gods love moving me to do this work
for years.
began preaching the Gospel in
1908. My work has been mostly
evapgelistic work. came to Dug
Hollow school house In 1909 and
made Il short talk, and there, seeing
the beautiful hills and thinking Of
what a healthy place it would be, 1t
seemed to fasten to my heart at that
time. came through here again in
1919, my wife and myself, and on
this trip we talked it over with some
Of the people Of the country, and it
was then that | went to Washington,
d. c., for information regarding the
health of the place. and upon inves-
tigation it was found to be the
hcalthieSt place in the State the year
round We Immediately petitioned
for charter. The charter came to
us at once and we moved forward,
and the middle Of February We
gan building. Now we hnv"
room building and a nice barn. l.
every move that we make it seems
that God COOS with us. We have
children in school, and they seem to
be proud Of their teachers, and seem
to appreciate the chance which we
have made possible for them to have.
Now, winter is here and many
things are needed for this home, and
we feel like there are many people
who want to help us to carry on this
good work. Now. friends, this insti-
tuition Is the wonderful work Of the
Lord, and If you want to do some
thing to help the Master, I feel like
this Is good place to do 1t. May
the Lord bless you for what you have
already done. cannot express the
words OF gratitude for your kindness
shown in so many ways.
The Oconee Orphanage Is always
thankful for any assistance rendered
in behalf Of the little ones under it's
care. We trust that the Lord will
put 1t into the hearts of many to
continue to help us.
S. 0. Whitman
West Union, S. C., Dec. "a.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate
81 WM. \. TODD. Deceased, are
nereby notified to make payment
TO the undersigned, and all persons
havlng claims against said Estate
VIII present the same, duly attested,
"llhln tho time prescribed by law,
or De barred. MRS. EVA TODD,
Executrix of the Estate OF VIM N.
Todd, Deceased.
Dec. 20, 1920. 52-3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29

tor and his wife to make them feel
and know that they are appreciated
Our Lord and Master has truly said,
1t Is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive. Again. He has said, live and
1T shall be given. SO, in return for
tho above mentioned kindness, we
will try to serve these good people
better next year than ever before.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. LYDIA.
Walhalla, S. G..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29

mend to Governor Cooper the newly
elected auditor, IT. Hagood Gooding
for tho term commencing July 1st,
1921. The report further urges leg
islation to. relieve tho people of
Hampton county Of tax penalties un-
til March 1st. because OF the fact that
the tax books were not opened until
Dec. IA.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to tho Estate
OF Stephen Baldwin, Deceased. are
hereby notified to make payment
to the undersigned, and ali per-
sons having claims against said es-
tate VIII present the same. duly at
tested. within the time prescribed by
law, or be barred.
w. M. BALDWIN and
JAMES l.. GRISSOP,
EXECUTORS OF the Estate of Stephen
Baldwin, Deceased.
Dec. 20, 1920. 52-3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29
Call Meeting American Legion.

There will be a call meeting OF
the American Legion Friday night
Dec. 31st, at the American Legion
Hall. Walhalla, at o'clock. All
members and ex-soldiers are request
ed to attend
Baylis w. Harrison,
Commander.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29
Georgia Judge and Editor Dead.

Augusta, Ca, Dec. 25.-Lloyd 7.
Hall. Judge Of the Juvenile court Of
Richmond county, and city editor of
the Augusta Chronicle, died here this
afternoon from injuries received this
morning at an early hour when the
automobile he was driving was
wrecked In a ditch near Wrens, Ga.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29

1t took nine hundred cars of Goa
to operate for eighty-four days the
l3.OO0-kilowatt steam turbine a.
Providence, r. /.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29

Caesars conquest Of Gaul and the
subsequent Roman domination for
800 years resulted in France having
language with a Latin foundation.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-29

Handers father was barber, who
opposed the development OF his sons
musical talents.