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KEOWEE COURIER ( Iv c .blishcd 1810.) Published Every Wednesday Morning Subscription 91 I'er Annum? Advertising Hates Iteasonnble. -Hy STECK, Sil IG IA) K Ai SCIIRODEIt. Communications of a personal obaracter charged for as advertise ments. Obituary notices ano tributes of respect, of not over 100 words, will printed free of charge. All over that number must tie paid for nt tho rate of one cont a word. Cash to accompany manuscript. WAMI ALLA, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, I IM.Rl IA HY 7, HM 7. lill, WOKE M A l-l- DONK. Contribution?) recclvod hy Krcd 'H. Dominick to tho $1,000 fund for de ficit in tho treasury of tho National Democratic Committee show as fol lows: Oconcc <'ounty. i reviously acknowledged. . ,$10.00 I brough .i. E. Dorroh, Westminster . ( ' M. Walker. 1. 00 .1 ll Stouecypher . I . <?.) I tank ll. Shirley . I .00 "Cash"..'.<) J', |?\ IIIOWII . I un ; M. Mexunder.?3 K. W. Marett ..".<> Wadi I lickson . . 2fi .' v I lorre lt . I . 00 W T. Sheldon..><. 'I brough l\ A'. Cannon, Westminster: West mlnsl or Hank . 2 . nu Westminster Loan ii Trust Co I .nu I W, Ca II non. 1 . un I M ('ros . fi. 00 i /. ll. I-' Drown . I . on V' S. Siribllng.."><> it. Angle.U". Total .7". Totals l>> Counties, N? whet ry .$207.00 Andcrsoii. I .'n . nu Abbeville. Sti.2.*i I iekem . i.'i. Ill) < iconee. :: ::. 7 "i < I reen w nod . '~ ii. fi fi McCormick . .. on Total io |>'eb :;. I ii I 7 . . . $. We old ti? i lie list t bis wuek I he : ? ontriliitlion nf A. T. Smith, of West (Inion, ?'.<? cenls. Hand in 1 cont ribul ion to The ('nu - ier for neb nowledgnienl next week. I i t t s close up this Demoi ralle dolli il . ..nil bring Coonee tn a holier position .i the list. "Do it now." DIM ?OS ES SIX I Mi H CENT III 1.1?. r\ndri ? lleardon, one <>, (he host luiown fa rm o rs ni Qcoiioo, was ii . '\ aili illa I lie lal I er pail ol' last u eek Mr, Dearden has been vor> dosel.V ' nd unite pronilnonllv associated > ?th political malters in Coonee for H.my yens, and he still takes a grout deal ul lulen I in matter? conn ru ing county and state affairs, | Speaking ol the hill rocen th intro- 1 il need in tile (?eueral Asosmbl) of flits State, by which it is sought lo i i educe the legal rate ol' interest lol six per cent. Mr. Itearden staled thal | he is opposed lo such a measure al this time, and he gives as bis reason 'or his opposition tile belief (bal if I vin?h a law is passed, it will at once operate to make money very hard to gel hy the poor man ami tho farmer because the hanks, be thinks, will seek other and more profitable Invest ment for their funds. Ho thinks that Hie day of six per cent money is not far off by reason of the Inauguration of the Ked era I Land Hank system, but until the operation of this sys :< ni shall become sufficiently general IO meet tho Heeds of the country, be believes an arbitrary reduction of the legal Interest rate will work a hardship lo the very class of people to whom benellt is sought to be ! hrought, We are in no position to give an intelligent expression of opinion on the subject, bul it seems to us that lhere is room for serious considera tion of the position Mr. Dearden lakes, Certainly, a six uer cent in terest rate would work greatly lo the -'vant a v<> of ibo whole State it' inoiiev could still he available ''ortho needs of agriculture ami gonor.il busi ness Interests at that rate The low ering of interest rate;, if not attend ed willi a res! rill ion of ninds avail able lo those who borrow for business purposes, would pro\e (he greatest hoon to Indus)r> all over our Stale I bat could possihl) be given. And wo believe the hanks of the State would make more money ia the loan channel at six per cent than they do now. the Increase oom hm I brough rho channel Of increased business b> reason of the lowering of the Inter est rate. Seven and eight per cen: money In certain lines of Industry ?ind business is simply prohibitive, WAH CLOUDS LOWEHIXC. Within Ibo pasl few days the war clouds have lowered o\i r our country until to-day we stand in (he position of a nation waiting and watching mr the breaking of Ibo ..lone, (hough hoping and trusting thal lim calam itv will pass over. War, however brief il may be, however trivial its extend leay prove, i- nothing short of calamity. As a nation we have sought lo avoid it. Our President and the Congress ol' the nation have gone farther men than some of the people of tho country have approved Of in their efforts lo avert w u. There is a particularly gratifying sen timent all over the country thal in tho severance of diplomatic relations with Oermnny, President Wilson luis bul adopted tho only course lof I open lo a self-respecting nation. And this opinion is held not alone by our own people. Mr. Von Hornstorf!', the rep resentative of the dorman govern ment in our country, vialed openlv that he saw no other .-ourse open to the United States 111 tho preset? crisis. Whatever shall come of the step takeil as thr last resort in following 1 a path which lcd through tho devious by-ways of "a world afire," there is hope in the unanimity of the people ol' our country In standing back of , the President and Congress. What- j over our leanings In the matter of the European conflict, we are now face to face with the call of "Americans for America." Duty ls tho one word that must and will be paramount in (ho present crisis, and there is no mistaking tho tone and tenor ol' the people of our country. As our fore fathers rushed to the fray tn tho vears gone by to oppose liri tittil op pression on our side of the water, so may the present generation be relied upon lo rally lo tho standard of the Stars and Stripes lo defend, if neces sary, the rights of the people of the ('ulled States to traverse the waters of the earth- without fear of being ruthlessly plunged to their deal lis by any governmental power. We do not believe tho United Slates will be largely involved ill this world conflict. Come what may, let there be nothing to dim the splendor of the one great word "DUTY" that; has ever been thc .catchword of our people._ HOME DEMONSTRATION WORK. Oconee county has another enthu siastic worker in the Held in the per son ol' Miss Kuth E. Ilorry, who has recently returned from Winthrop College and lias already taken up her work as the Home Demonstration Anent for Oconee. We aro not in po sition to give any detailed informa tion on tliis linc Of work as it will bo carried out in our county. This ? great work is. however conducted j along lines similar to that n tho field ot agriculture, Miss Borr; occupying | the same relation to tho educational department that the agricultural demonstration ?gent bears to the ng rieult.ural department. The ^overn motil of South Carolina and the coun ty educational forces Ol' Oconee are working in co-operation with the C?derai Government in both In st a m es We fool sure thai Miss Berry will mal e ?'ii ollieienl ami untiring worker in her new Held, and we bespeak for her ibo hearty co-opera I ion of the i m t rons, l nial eos and teachers of the schools of l monee. GENERAL ASSEMBLY .MATTERS. Prohibition Measures in Semite Much Additional .Money Called Cor. Columbia Keb, li. lOditor Keowee Courier: On Monday night, January ."?th. Um Senate net and begun the im-iness ol' the boily in real earnest, atol the result wa thal it soon clear ed its calendar of all bills ready for action, all of them being of a purely Im al nature. The only measure Huit ?lied 'or ii it > kimi ol' discussion was a lol! to make it a misdemeanor for me to et.ler a hospital timi accept ils service with intent lo detraed. This mea. nie \\.i> mean; to pul hospitals m the same footing with hotels anil boarding houses. Tho bill was piss id with some minor amendments. (in Tues lay, after tlie third read in:.', lolls, tho Sol?ale took up a resolu tion to refer lo a vole of the people for decision the ouo-lioit ol woman suffrage. The discussion look up th.' whole day and t lien went over for fun her hearing. The resolution was def ?M.* ed, although it commanded the vole of a majority of Ibo Senate, but to submit the question would reti?ir? ll two-thirds vote. After having cast some l l ballots the General Assembly dually elected il Mr. Smith, of Orangehurg. as Warehouse Co in in issie nor. On Tuesday afternoon the Com mittee on Banking and Insurance was occupied nil tho afternoon in hear ing argument on tho insurance ques tion, and it is now understood that a bill will be reported to the General Assembly that will lie satisfactory to all concerned. This matter is one of the most important questions which the Senate has'before it. Complaints cono? from all over the State of the lack of good insurance. 'Che Senate has now before lt a bill creating a Stale Highway Commis sion, and a companion measure which will place a State license on all auto mobiles. This measure is now under discussion and will be taken up on Tuesday Hight, The prohibition measures are set down for consideration this week. There are two bills pending in the Senate on this question, ono that is called the "bone dry" measure, and the other will, under very stringent regulations, permit a quart to he shipped in during a month. Which one of these measures will lie finally adopted is very doubtful. Then will come up the appropria tion hill, and here we expect much sparring. The appropriations asked for litis time aggregate more than $.'?00,000 more than ever asked for before. M?sl of these expensive I measures have the inlluoncc ot' j the Governor behind thom. To raise j tlie moue, io meet these demands I nearlv every measure imaginable is 1 heine, advocated to raise tho nssess I ment ol' property. 1 cannot say now just what is going to bo tho result of I all ibis scheming. 1 do know thal ?there ale some members in tile Sen late who will never give our assent lo ! mail) of Hies;- schemes, one of which . is to appoint a surveyor or surveyors ! to survey all lin? properly of the State : and lix a \ ailie u poi: it. .1. W. Shelor. ! NOTICE Ol' MN'AL SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given that tho un dersigned win make application to V. E. Martin, Judge of Probate for Oconee County, in tho State of South Carolina, at his office at Wal halla Court House, on KRIDA Y, the ?Uh day ol' March. 1 !? I 7. al ll o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter is said application caa br heard, for leave to make Anal settle ment of the Estate ol William Wald, deceased, and obtain final discharge as Administrator (with will annexed > of said estate, H. II. WALD, Administrator (With Will Annexed) of Estate of Win. Wald, deceased. Feb. 7. 19 17. (5-9 " Love insurance*' DR "Valentine's Day" SMMI "I! KU" OI K "SFKOIAh SURPRISF" IIOA OF FLOWERS, $1.50, $2.00, $.'{.00 TO $5.00. TEe Anderson Floral Co. .Mrs. W. \V. Chisholm, Manager. AX OF RH?N, S. C. FLOWERS T I;I>IO<;i? 11;i> KVKKYWHKRK. I-S-O Ointment Anl ?septic Healing Germicide, A most satisfactory dressing for wounds, snell as Cuts. Ab scesses, Roils, Old Sores, Ulcers, and nil Skin Diseases. ASK YOUR DOCTOR. Directions: Apply twice daily. Cor sale l>y your druggist, or postpaid on receipt of '2."ie. Money refunde,l If you aro not satisfied. STOXKCYIMIKR DRUG CO., Distributers, \VKST.MINSTKR, S. C. DR. M. R. CAMPBELL Registered Optometrist? AND MANUFACTURING OPTICIAN, Anderson, S. C. Boll's Drug Stoic Local Repre- j sensitives. Take your repairs j and broken louses to them for prompt and accurate work. : lu ZJ AM Nf COFrtE . '"?ORTtRSCROASU?* The Lnzianne Guarantee: If, after u sin fi tho contenia of a can, you ar? not satisfied in every* respect, your gro cer will refund your money. Ye have You and Buy half WOU and 1 at tl sold bael mist -e: profi The Reily-Taylor Gc Mutual Life I OF NEV Til tel A Ci 13IST CJ Y THE DISTRICT A( pared to give prompt and c of present as well as prosp Company-thc oldest in A YOU PROVIDE for LECT your widow, Gc the widow and orphans, . THE MUTUAL LI desirable forms, with Dis, Future Premiums, and Ai Hon furnished upon reques JAS. M MOSS, Dis Oconce, Pickens an< WALHA! We offer these w ments. It Ballenger Ha NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. Notice ls hereby given that the un dersigned will make application to V. F. Martin, Judge of Probate for Oconoe County, in the Stale of South Carolina, at his office at Walhalla Court House, on Saturday, the 17th day of February, lil 17, at ll o'clock In the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as said application can bo heard, for leave to make final settlement of the estate of J. C. Harrison, deceased, and obtain final discharge as Admin istrator of said estate. .). ll. GARRISON, Administrator of tho Estate of J. C. Ca rrixon, deceased. Jae. H I !i I 7. 3-6 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AM) DISCHARGE. Notice ls. hereby given that the undersigned will make application to V. E. Marlin. Judge of Probate for Oconoe County, in the State of South Carolina, at his ofllce at Walhalla Cou ri House, on Monday. March ?th, la 17. al ll o'clock in t ho forenoon, or as soon thereafter as said application can bo heard, for leave to make final settlement of the Estate of J. M. Tra ni ham. deceased, and obtain Final Discharge as A ?I - minist ni I or of said estate. .1 IL ORR. \ tl in i ii ist rotor of thc Estate of J, M. Trantham, deceased. lan. 31, 1 9 I 7.. 5-S ro to One n duality nd Quantity ;s, Ma'am; and you don't to take it for granted, either, can prove the first by taste, the second by arithmetic. a can of Luzianne. Use the quantity you ordinarily ld. If it doesn't go farther taste better than other coffee ie price, tell the man who it to you and he'll give you : your money. Make no ake, Luzianne is great coffee Kceeding great. Ask for it-sharing catalog. tmpany, JVew Orleans HE insurance Co. / YORK. FOB SERVICE ! JENCY at Walhalla is pre arcful attention to the needs ectivc policy-holders of this mcrica. v< & ?a* ?J* your wife-DON'T NEG )od intentions will not feed V ' Amt^ itt^ t?^1 FE issues policies in all thc ability Benefits, Waiver of muai Dividends. Informa it ? i/^1 wf^ trict Superintei dent, j Greenville Counties? XA, S. C. ronderful Step Savers on Easy Pay will pay you to investigate. irdware and Furniture Co., Seneca, S. C. BUGGIES, WAGONS, HARNESS, Doors, Sash and Blinds. PAINTS AND OILS. Complete Stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE W. P. Nimmons, Seneca, S. C. To the Farmers and Stock Raisers ! Thc lx\st investment you ran muk? is in tho projicr caro of your liv? stock. Nothing gives better results or pays a greater dividend for tl>? money invested (lian tho proper use of Stonecypher's Horse and Cattle Tonic. lt. is guaranteed to increase the QUALITY and QUANTITY of milk ililli butter on tho sam? amount of feed you aro now using. Tor 11 or SON and Hogs il prevents and destroys worms, shur|>?ns th? apprtitc and Improved til? whole system. Try a lw>x anni not? tin? improvement. Your dealer will pay your money back if you are not satisiled. Sold and Guaranteed Uv J, (i. IlKKA'/KAM?, A. lt. STN WA HT, O. I'. Mllil/S, K. ii. l'OOKK, - WIOSTMINSTFiR., S. C. - \V. J. IAJNNKY, IhngglKt, C. I*. AllLKH, SK N IOC A, S. C. OA WAY, S. O. Cross-Tie Market First-Class Ties, .... 45 Cents, Cash Second-Class Ties, ... 30 Cents, Cash I have engaged Mr. 'J. W. ! Harrison to grade Ties for mc at Walhalla, Tie yard will bc at Blue Ridge Depot. Mr. Har rison will inspect your Tics there and give you a check payable in CASH at C, W. Pitchford's. The opening of a Tie Yard by mc at Walhalla means that you will always have a ready Cash Market for your Tics. A. B. Taylor, EAf