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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27
NORTH CAROLINA MERCHANT
Near Morganton Charged with the
killing Of His Wife.

oi S"h|oh' ~ Sr July ~. .-Olu-
ney A. Kincaid, member OF the board
Of commissioners Of Burke county,
well-to-do merchant and farmer, Is
in jail charged with murder in con-
nection with the killing last night Of
his wife, whose throat was cut with
a fruit pairing knife at their home
six miles from here, according TO re-
ports to the sheriff.
Following the killing, Kincad is
said to have urged neighbors who
gathered at the home to send for the
sheriff, which they did, and upon the
officers arrival Kincaid surrendered.
According to an account of the af-
fair given the sheriff by Mrs. Bette
Davis, mother OF the slain woman,
who lived in the Kincaid home. the
husband came home late from the
store nearby and went around the
house to the dining room in the
rear. Mrs. Kincaid, who was on the
front porch awaiting his arrival. went
back through the house to give her
husband his supper. Mrs. Davis then
heard an animated conversation. ana
in few moments heard Il gurgling
sound, she told the sherim, and hur-
ried to the back porch and found her
daughter down by the porch in a
pool OF blood. which was stil guSh-
ing from her throat, while her nus
band was knccling over her. cover
ing her face with kisses. and scream
ing. Neighb0rs. attracted by the
noise. rushed to the scene and over
powered Kincaid when he attempted
to end his own life, according % re-
ports to the sheriff. Neighbors said
that when they reached tho scene
kincaid was attempting TO stop the
flow OF blood with articles Of his own
clothing.
To-day. according to prison attend
ants. kincaid has been pi,eously
pleading for permission to see his
wife's face once more before she is
buried
Preliminary Hearing Later.
Morganton, y. c., July 2l.--Sid-
ncy Kincaid, Burke county official
and prominent farmer and merchant,
charged with the murder Of his wife,
was not permitted to attend the fu-
neral Of Mrs. kincaid, though flow
ers were sent him in jail here by his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Bette Davis. who
Joined the prisoner in his request
that he be permitted to see his wife
buried.
Mrs. Davis, who was the only wit
ness to the circumstances Of the
killing Of Mrs. Kincaid, whose throat
was cut with fruit pairing knife, Is
one Of the prisoners staunchest de-
Tenders. Mrs. Kincaid's sister, Mrs.
Charles RAIDER, also expressed sym
pathy for the defendant. who himself
appears to be prostrated with grief
and shows no concern as to his fate
He has not taken any steps toward
obtaining counsel.
Solicitor r. l.. Huffman is engaged
in court at Lincolnton and is not cx-
pected here for some days. Until he
arrives no preliminary hearing will
be held, it was announced to-day.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27

financially responsible party, who
may be the Students parent or guar
dian.
3. The president shall at the close
OF each fiscal year, June 80, make a
statement to the Clemson College
board Of trustees, giving full details
as to the use and status Of the fund,
and this shall be published in the
Oconco papers.
I. Not more than one-fifth of the
fund shall he loaned in any one fiscal
year.
Tho 1927 Loans.
Clemson College, July 20.-Editor
Kc0wee Courier: Under the terms
Of the George Cherry Foundation. a
copy Of which is enclosed herewith,
we publish every year the names Of
the students who have borrowed the
money under the George Cherry
Foundation. This year the following
students are the beneiiciaries Of this
fund in the amounts named:
$lOO.OO-B. c. Cobb. senior class,
RED. Walhalla. TO be repaid June
Is. 1928
500. .00-W. =. Dickson, senior
class. RED. 1, Seneca. TO be repaid
June -, 1924
500. .O0---R. w. COarScy. senior
class. Clemson College. TO be repaid
June -. 1924
Yours very truly.
W. NJ Riggs. President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27
A VIGOROUS DEFENSE IS MADD
OF Federal Reserve BOarti-Har1linr
Cites Figures as Proof.

! Washington, July 20-Vigorouslv
defending the Federal Reserve
Boards policy toward agricultural
; interests, Governor Harding, before
the Senate Banking Committee, gave
official statistics to show that instead
! Of curtailing iarm loans, as charged
by critics, Federal Reserve sys-
TENS advau IS on long-term loans
virtually oIed> during the last
year.
Taking up the cotton loan situa-
ton, the governor said that where
criticism had centered, figures for
the Atlanta district showed loans had
increased from $6OS,O0O in January,
1920, to $5,i12,0OO in June, 1920.
This, he said was when cotton was
selling around 40 cents pound. The
total loans in subsequent months
were:
July, l92o. o..... O,927,00
August ... 15,4OO,OOO
OCTOBER .... 49,. 100000
November ........ 17,S44.O00
December 80. -. lJ.i97.000
Yet we were charged with all
sorts Of coercion against cotton far
mcrs,' said Governor Harding indig-
nantly. I'VE are charged with op-
pressing the farmer and forcing the
sale Of cotton"
Senator Glass. Democrat. Of Vir-
ginia. observed that it would "have
been good thing if the farmers
mad been forced to sell a. 10 cents
Il pound. as now they cannot get -
cents"
Governor Harding emphasized that
the law gave the board no power to
issue or reduce bank notes; that
this power lay with the banks them
selves.
\ resolution "to direct President
Harding to remove all members OF
the board and appoint new members
was introduced to-day by Senator
Watson. Democrat, Of Georgia. 1t
prescribed that the new members be
mot mere assiduous servitors of the
Morgan steel. the packers and other
INTERESTS Preambles Of the resolu-
ton charged the board, through it's
"unlawful contraction Of money" and
other policies, with having inflicted
irreparable loss Of thirty-one bill
lions Of dollars upon the HELPLESS
American people," and with "having
loaned the larger part Of the banks
funds to monopolistic profiteers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27
HabltuaI Constipation Cured
In IA to II DAYS

'LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is specially
prepared Syrup pTonic-Laxative for Habitual
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for ID to 21 days
to induce regular action. 1t Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take 6Oc
per bottle.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27
Reunion at John Bruckc's, Aug. II

There will be a reunion at John
II. Brucke's, near New Hope church,
on Aug. II, 1921, in honor OF Miss
Emaline Sanders. All relatives and
tho public are invited to come and
bring dinner and have a good time.
John Fl. Brucke.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27

George Cherry Foundation will be
OF intcrcs, to the people OF Oconce
county:
The Conditions.
!. That after Il student has been
in college for one term. ,upDroxi-
mA,cly three months), and during
that time demonstrated his chara"-
ter, S!udiOuSncSS and promise. as
we'll rs his need for help. the prcsi-
dent Of the college may at any time
thereafter during the session, lend
10 such student Il sum not TO cXccc |
90 during any one session: pro-
vidcd. that loans shall be made only
10 students who are pursuing regular
oh"-ycar or four-ycar courses, aud
VINO are residents Of OC0ncc county.
or Of the territory within Il radius Of
hVc miles OF l'cndlcton Court House.
and who do not hold other scholar
ships OF any kind
> THAT the student receiving this
financial assistance shall give his
ho'e bearing & per cent interest, pay
anne one. two or three years after
completion or course The loans Of
the first year shall be payable within
one year after completion OF the
course. ana any second. third and
fourth loans shall bo payable two,
threc or four years. respectively, af-
ter dat Of normal comnlot;nn nS ,ho
course.
AT the discretion Of the president,
the student may bo required to fur
nish at least ono endorsement from,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27
Tcrrapin Lives for Half Century.

Grover, y. c., July gil. G..
Wells. when he was boy, carved
his name and the date (lS70) on the
brother, while working in wheat
lcid several days ago, found the
same terrapin. The name and date
they were cut II years ago. The ter
rapin was found within 80 yards Of
the original place
We are proud OF tho confidence
doctors, druggists and tho public
have In G0G Chill and Fever Tonic.
adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27
Great Oil Fire in Mexico.

Mexico City, July 2l.-The Amat-
Ian oil fields arc on fire, with drill
ing towers falling off like chaff and
the workmen fleeing. according to
reports received here describing the
greatest catastrophe in the history
Of the oil Gclds.' The cause Of the
fire Is not known.
The financial loss cannot be esti-
mated. say the adviccs, which add
that the cOnnagratiOn dwarfs into
insignilcance the Pordro del Lano
disaster.
Columns Of fire hundreds Of feet
high are covering the entire field, it
is declared, and efforts to suppress
the blaze are said to be considered
hopeless. 1t is also feared that there
will be some loss Of life. as the fires
spread so quickly and other wells in
the vicinity exploded
The Amatlan field is one Of the
richest in the state Of Vera Cruz.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27
The 0ulnIns That Does No. Affect the Head

Because Of It's tonic and laxative effect. LAXA.
TIVE BROMO QUININR is better shan ordinary
Ouinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name nd
look for the signature OF l.. w. GROVE. SOC.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27

Kub-My-Tism Is \ powerful Anti.
septic. Cures infected cuts, old sores,
tsttor, etc.--adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27

Subscribe for The Courier. (Bes.. j
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QQINlNE (Tablets.) It
Cold. E. W. GROVES signature on each box 30c
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27

Colds Cause Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BRoMo oUININE Tablets remove tho
cause There Is only one "Bromo Quinine" E.W.
GROVES signature on tho box &c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-27
THE GEO. CHERRY INDATION


The following facts relative to the
George Cherry Foundation will be
OF interest to the people OF Oconce
county:
Albuquerque morning journal., 1921-12-31
EXECUTION WITHOUT STING.

recrudescence of the controversy between ad-
vocates and opponents Of capital punishment may
result from incident reported from Caen, France
There condemned murderer come to his last meal
was shown the customary courtesy Of such occas-
ions and invited to indicate what delcacy he would
like to eat. Anything he fanced would be provided,
he was told.
fashion the jailers demurred, on the ground OF the
difficulty of complying The condemned man was
insstent that it should be American lobster or
nothing" and for this reason: II have always
adored American lobster, but I have never been
able to without suffering from indigestion for
hours afterward."
This makes new angle from which to consider
the problem of capital punishment. There can be
question about the protection afforded to society
through the execution OF murderer, so far as any
future activities of that particular person are con-
cerned. The argument is that not only Is due pun
ishment inflicted but the horrible example afforded
will restrain others from running the risk of meet
ing like fate. But this Caen case invites the In
quiry, may not this man have taken another's life
with deliberate purpose to get himself condemned
that he might enjoy without discomfort the decacy
he "adored?"
Were he that life Imprisonment might be
the penalty his crime he might have hesitated to
commit It, since undlstressful meal of lobster
seems to have been his dearest desire Perhaps the
lobster was only after thought. But the truth
will never be known.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1921-12-31
THOUGHTLESSNESS.

correspondent the other day referred to an
"od-timer" who had become Ill as zone Of the
earliest white settler" Somehow 1t slipped by the
eagle eye of the state editor and crept into
columns.
In the good old days when pushed their
way far in advance of civilization, into the Indian
country, they "eary white settlers" Today,
when Caucasians referred to in states with a
dense negro population, they termed "white.
But this term is Inaccurate misleading and offens-
i've in New Mexico and Arizona.
The "eary white settlers" of New Mexico were
Cabosa de Baca, Onate. Coronado, De Vargas and
their associates. When the Ango-American came
he found Spanish civilization which was 400 years
old.
The language OF historians, accurate enough In
other western states loses its accuracy and becomes
offensive In New Mexico The white" pioneer Of
Kansas becomes an anglo pioneer when he crosses
the New Mexico line
Everyone recognizes this fact. None disputes It.
But the customary word applied to pioneers else
where falls thoughtlessly from the lips sometimes
without intention to reflect the founders Of our
ancient Castilian civilization
Albuquerque morning journal., 1921-12-31
EDITORIAL OF THE DAY
PARASITES OF THE MOVIES.


Mr. d. w. Griffith has grievance against GER
tain kind of competitors-he calls them "eeches up
on the industry" and feeders the mother film"
The epithets suggestive When ambitious
manager takes up popular success of the past,
avishing his resources upon creating and advertis
ing his production. these parasites rush in with
mediocre productions and reap harvest not Of their
own sowing. Thus Mr. Griffith, in order to protect
himself and his public has been obliged to rename
his version of 1.-THE Two Orphans" calling 1t "Or-
phans of the Storm" The d'Artagnan Of Douglas
Fairbanks had similar crop of rivals, the Three
Musketeers becoming some dozens.
When Mr.. Griffith urges that continuance Of
this practice will prevent the featuring of "the
old classics" his is more questionable. 1t may
be doubted whether any one, least of all the rank
and file OF movie audiences, Is deeply concerned
that the classics shall be featured In being re-
duced to dumb show they inevitably suffer a sea
change which is sometimes undeniably rich, but is
always lamentably strange. The adoraby romantic
and boyish d'Artagnan becomes so to speak Douglas
Fairbanks. There is one glory of the drama and
another glory of the novel. and the place for both
Is where one can hear the masters lines or read
them.
Mr.. Griffith is on firmer ground when he pleads
the ethics of his profession. Deception never bene-
fits the public" This is fact of which the public
Is thoroughly aware. "If thee cheat me once.' said
the Quaker 'it is thy fault IL thee cheat twice
1t Is my own" The industry that is prey to
leeches will drop by drop, be bled dry. Even the
most exuberant mother film should have the privi-
ledge OF feeding only her own children. Peculiarly
pertinent is Mr.. Griffths remark that Especially
at this time" the industry of those who profess to
amuse the public should be sensitive to Suggestions
for betterment.v !. M ". :.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1921-12-31

discharge Of incompetents and formation of soldier
agriculture colonies. Those who elected to go to
the farm colnies were given land, machinery and
horses and several months pay in advance. Pancho
Villa and his among those who have gone
to farming under this plan. The law provides that
the soldier farmers must spend certain time daily
in the public schools of their district.
So far external aggression is concerned Mexico
doesn't need any army. The United States has
notion of attacking her and will not allow any
European or Asiatlc power to do AS for internal
troubles, better day seems to be dawning. In the
past the Mexican army has been necessary to sup
port rule that rested on force. The present ad-
is more representative of the people
than its predecessors. Mexico has done well to cut
down her army. 1t is encouraging also to note
that her formidable navy has been to work
carrying passengers, freight and mail between the
coast towns.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1921-12-31
BOSTON WOOL.

Boston, Dec. S0.-The CONNER.
cial Bulletin tomorrow will say:
1.-THE demand for wool of all
grades keeps up with unusual
animation for the closing week OF
the year when trade Is normally
slow, not little wool having been
purchased in bonds, especially
woods of fine grade and good staple
which some of the mills need ap-
parently with which to piece out
current orders. Prices generally
show an advance for the week of
to 2 cents pound In the grease
and sometimes even little more
THE wool industry is hoping for
early passage of the permanent
tariff bill in order that basis
upon which to operate in the new
clip may be ascertained. The man.
ufacturers are not consuming so
much as they were but still are
using considerable stock. The
clothing industry is cutting prices
in order to move large surplus
stocks"
Secured basis:
Texas-Fine 12 months. 500
S5c; fine months, 67070c.
Territory-Fine staple. 80 "a g2c;
half blood combing. 7S@81c;
three-eighths blood combing. 55@
soc; quarter blood combing, 500
53c; fine and fine medium cloth
ing. 6S072c; fine and fine medium
French combing. 7S@84c.
Pulled-Delaine. S5@9 soc; AA.
72@7Sc; A supers. 65@70c.
Mohair-Best combing, 29 a 32c;
best carding, 22@25c.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1921-12-31
THOSE WHO WORK.

About 40 percent Of the total population of the
United States and fraction one-half Of the
population of 10 years OF age and over were en-
gagged in gainful occupation when the last census
was taken. OF the men and boys IS per cent were
at work for wages; of the women and girls 21 per
cent.
The proportion OF male workers to male popula-
ton over 10 years of age has fuctuated narrowly
since $780, while that Of female workers in gainful
occupations to female population over 10 years OF
age, has risen from 14,7 per cent 40 years ago to
21.1, having been high as PA eleven years ago.
Looked at from another angle, there was one
woman at gainful work to every five and halc
men in $780, Thirty years ago one woman to every
four and three quarters men, Twenty years ago
one to every four and half men, and 10 years ago
one to very three and three-quarters men, with
the ratio three and six-sevenths in 1920
This rather upsets the accepted theory about
women at work after the The really great in
vason of gainful occupations by women was be-
tween 1900 and 1910, the era when the stenogra-
pher came into her own and the period of great
industrial opportunities for women.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1921-12-31
HOW MEXICO DISARMs.

1t Is the custom to throw brickbats rather than
bouquets at our supposed benighted neighbor,
Mexico, but it would seem that in the matter of
reduction of armament. which we heay is being dis
cussed somewhere these days, she may be able to
give pointers to nations that have the of be-
ing more progressive.
In current magazine Frazier Hunt tells how
President Obregon and his associates have reduced
the dangerously unwieldy army without adding to
unemployment and relieved the country from a
heavy financial burden. year ago the Mexican
regular army consisted Of 1900 soldiers and 900
officers. In addition there large force Of
former revolutionists who Joined the army in order
TO get jobs bringing the total military establishment
up to 10000 officers and $4,000 men. More
than half the governments income expended
on its maintenance. President Obregon decided 1t
was time to call halt. Three plans were adopted
TO reduce the army Voluntary discharges, forced
Albuquerque morning journal., 1921-12-31
SUBJECTION TO THE LAW.

The Journal does not wish to put itself in the
position of seeming to pursue anyone To the
weak and the helpless desire to be support. To
the self-reant, we much desire to be friend. But
government in America was instituted to give equal
ity of opportunity. The machinery of government
is not failure in accomplishing that result. Ex-
perience indicates changes from time to time, which
are necessary, but fundamentals are sound.
Human nature Is the factor with which 1t is dif-
fcult to deal under any form Of government Selfish
ness and avarice lead men, who powerful enough
to do so, to overreach their fellows. Nothing but
personal christian ethics will put voluntary restraint
upon such instincts. Perhaps time will reform hu-
man nature
In the meantime, public sentiment must be the
instrument with which selfish restrained
Public sentiment must be built to point where the
dlsfavor of their fellows restrain from doing
unconscionable things.
The process of arouslng this sentiment creates
period of agitation and strife. Men object to the
curtailment of their profitable special privileges and
immunities They fight back bitterly against those
who ask nothing except that men be equal before
the law.
When the time arrives that 'big business is
above and beyond the law, and the duly constituted
government OF the people Is powerless to put re-
straining hand upon them institutions are
doomed Theodore Roosevelt this and attacked
arrognat "big business in its lair The fight was
fast and furious. Roosevelt denominated as
erratc, radical and egotistical. But he brought
these men to a wholesome fear of the law. History
will record the conduct of Roosevelt that of
far-seeng statesman He reasserted the majesty
and supremacy OF the law In this nation. He did
not cure all of ills prevent new breaches
of the spirit OF our institutions, but he did show
that militant public opinion can bring arrogance
to its knees before the law.
New Mexico has its problem of this kind to solve
1t will solve it unless the people grow weary of the
strife and lose sight of the fundamental issue in
volved. If "big business and 'big politics" can
fool the people, New Mexico is doomed to added
years of subjecton to this unseen but compelling
power.
If arrogance and ruthessness in high places was
unhurt 1t would not fight back so bitterly. 1t would
go complacently on as it has gone in other years
The thunderstorm will clear the atmosphere II the
people will endure 1t until It is over.
Men must learn that the boundaries of the law
can not be passed with safety. They must know
that power granted them by the confidence Of the
people must not be used brutaly to oppress others
When subsection to the legal and moral code Is
learned, will have new era of peace content
ment and prosperity in New Mexico
Albuquerque morning journal., 1921-12-31

looked for. Figures purporting to
show that the 1922 harvest would
nevertheless be 67,000,000 bushels
| less than last years total failed to
check the downward swing of the
market. Support for values was
poor, and with liquidation sales in
progress the lowest level of the day
was reached shortly before an
nouncement was made that a large
firm on the bull side had suspend
ed. Cessation of selling pressure
/ followed. and in the brief interval
until the close a moderate rally
took place, helped somewhat by
word that an agreement had been
signed for the shipment of S10,-
100000 Of Russian gold to the
United States to purchase food
supplies. Another aid, too. was
the fact that primary receipts to-
day were less than half as much
as the amount q year ago.
Corn and oats were lower in SYM
pathy with wheat and on account
of hedging and liquidating sales.
Shorts, however. were covering 1T
the last.
Provisions reflected the weak
ness Of grain and hogs.
Closing prices:
Wheat - May, s1.15; July.
$1.03%.
Corn--May, 537sc; July, $500.
Oats-May SS%c c; July. 395sc.
Pork-Jan., S14.90.
Lard--Jan, $50; May. $9.07.
Ribs-Jan.. s7.75; May. $7.97.