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KEOWEE COURIER (Established i H Ut.) Published Every Wednesday Morning Hui mi ri pi lou 91 I*er Annum. Advertising Kat?* Reasonable, -Ry STECK, SUFI,OR Afc SCHRODER. Communications of a personal character charged for as advertise ments. Obituary notices ana tributes of respect, of not over 100 words, will bo printed free of charge All over that numbor must ho paid for at tho rate of ono cent a word. Cash to accompany manuscript. WALHALLA, 8. C.: WEDNESDAY, SKIT. 1, 11)18. ONLY ONE FAULT. We have only ono fault to find with tho now draft act which has hoon passed by Congress. Aside from this one faull wo lind nothing In lt to criticize. Wo like It bocauso lt calls us to tho colors, along with millions of others amply able lo bear arius in defense of our country. Hut wo do not Uko the spirit that was shown by Congross la the passing of the act. lt would havo been so much hotter if tho mombcrs of Con gress had votod that no mombor of thal body should 'bo exempt from tho terms of tho law-If they had loft ibo riuestlon untouched and rogister od along with the balance of us, com ing up Uko men for service In what ever capacity ibo military authori ties might decide they could best serve thoir country. If tholr service at tho Capitol could do tho most good, well; there they should stay, and would have boon called to stay. Hut wo reel thai Congress should not ha? exempted Congressmen. The act put a stigma upon ouch mem ber of the Congress or the Untied States thal he should not bo burden ed with. Rut we make no complaint. We welcome tho opportunity to serve. Yet >we would have liked to know that our Congressmen were seoking service rather than scuttling for a bom?h-proof! Hence, whatever might have been our Idon of things hereto fore, wo aro glad now that wo aro just a plain, ovory-day "newspaper 1 guy" and not. a Congressman! <JLORY EVEN IN DEFEAT. We like tho spirit shown by An drew .1. Mathea, who was a candidate for (Jovornot* in tho recent primary, and who was among the defeated as pirants for that olllco. Immediately upon ascertaining that Mr. Cooper wa? the choice of tho people of Sou tit Carolina for thoir Chief Executive, Mr Met boa forwarded to him tho fol lowing telegram "Columbia, S. C., Aug. 28, 1 ll I 8. '"lion. Robt. A. Cooper. "Laurens, S. C.: "Congratulations and best wishes for a successful administration. You can count on me for my hearty co-operation and support. "Andrew J, Mothoa " Speaking to a newspaper reporter Mr. Bethen, after making a fow re marks along a lino similar to tho congratulatory tono of his telogram to Mr. Cooper, adds this significant paragraph to his statement: "Toll tho peoplo of South Carolina that 1 thank Cod for the victory that ls ours! " To every candidate In tho recent primarios, both in State and county elections-excepting, of course, those who adhorod to Mr. Mloaso and his principles-that now familiar ex pression that had Its origin in tho dispute that arose between Admirals Schloy and Samson after tho destruc tion of tho Spanish fleet, should suf ftco as tho vehicle for oxprcsslon of sentiment: "There ls glory enough for us all!" SUNDAY JOY-RIDING. Last Sunday was noticeably quiet with rogan! to tho uso of automo biles. Tho morning hours saw few cars on thc st roots, and we had be gun to hopo that tho request of tho government authorities to cut out Sunday driving was being ifblformly observed. In tho afternoon, how over, thoro wero a number of cars running, and our hopes for patriotic observance of tho government re qnost suffered a considerable set back However, wo are not discouraged, nor do we criticize at this early date. Somo doubtless had not gotten -word of the request to conservo gasoline by abandoning Sunday pleasure driv ing. Others who were out may have boen on errands essential to the wel fare of some unfortunate one. Some doubtless flagrantly set at naught Ibo request of the General Government. To such, If thoro were any, tho just censuro of tho public should go out in no uncertain measure. The government rennest is just and reasonable, and should be ob served unlforml and cheerfully. Tho requer? wi indoubtedly be ehanged to an oro if thoro la not sufncionl patriotism in our midst to enll for a voluntary observance. Automobile drivers have their choice: They can observe the re qttost now or obey an order later. Take your choice! (In another column will be found a communication from County Fuel Administrator Doyle. Gasoline deni era and atitoists will do well to read it.) _ ' REPUDIATED AT HOME. N. B. Dial Is a citizen of Laurena counlv; Coleman L. Tilonso is a cit! zen of tho town of Nowborry, in New berry county. It ls interesting, therefore to noto tho following facts, which wo tako from tho tabulated election roports published by tho Newberry Observer, an antl-Bleaso paper, and from the Newberry Her ald and Nows, a Dloaso papor. Thoso facts and figures show conclusively that Mr. Bleaso has been repudiated t-g-iln in his home town and county, where he 1? best known, and where, doubtless, ho received not a f'.'w votes csst for him solely on I ?e ground that ho was a Newberry man The figures speak for themselves' Newberry city gave - Blease.330 Dial.400 Klee. is Newberry county gave Blease.1253 Dial.1357 Klee. 7?) Comment should be superfluous. The flgures spell repudiation at home. We congratulate South Caro lina; Newberry deserves an Immor tal wroath for her part in Thc Croat Victory! W, ll. BREAZEALE RECOVERING. HUM Recently Undergone An Opera? (ion ut Dallas Sanatorium. Dallas, Texas, Aug. 29, 19 18. Editor Koowee Courier: I am writing you at tho request ot my friend and comrade, W. B. Breazeale, of 2416 Forrest avenue, this city, | who ls now in tho Baptist Memorial Sanatorium here, and am enclosing you $1 for a renewal of his subscrip tion to Tho Courier. He believes that his subscription is about to expire and says that ho enjoys so much read ing about his old friends and homo town that he does not waht to miss Its coming. Mr. Breazeale is now recovering from an operation and ils getting along nicely. Ho ls well cared for and has every attention that money and friends can pr?vido for him, is of good cheer, and we hopo to have him with us. as usual, on our trip to Tulsa. Okla., to the reunion of tho United Confederate Veterans, Sep tember 25th to 27th. I am sure that his relatives and friends In the old Palmetto State will bo glad to know that ho is on the way to a speedy re covery. Very respectfully. R. Tl. Turnor, Sr. 7:>7 w. Jefferson Avenue, There aro hosts of friends of Mr. Breazeale In Oconee and Anderson counties who will be glad to learn that he ls recovering so nicely from his operation. During the pnst fow years, when the Confederate reunions have been bold in territory HO close to South Carolina as to make a visit at that timo convenient. Mr. Brea zeale has made it a point lo visit ol I friends in this section. We join A'lth hosts of his other friends in ex pressing our pleasure in knowing that he ls recovering and tho hope that ho may soon be himself again vigorous, jovial, a roa I comrade al ways. "WAR FOR FREEDOM" KEYNOTE Gompers, Laimr I/ender, Scuds Greet lng to American People. New York, Sept. 1.-"Win tho war for Freedom" is tho keynote of a la bor day symposium of "Greeting to the American People" written by Samuel Gompers and other labor leaders and Issued to-night by tho American Alliance for Labor and De mocracy as a pledge of organized la bor's 100 per cent support of the causo of tho republic. 'Win tho war for freedom' is in scribed upon tho banners of Ameri ca's workers to-day In every city and hamlet," wrote tho president of the American Federation of Labor, who is now on a mission to England, Franco and Italy, "lt ls tho message that will be spoken from every plat form; lt ls the song of every heart. It ls a war for freedom because only through victory can thore bo free dom. LalKir'H 1'art Certain. "Tho working people of America aro conscious of their vital part in making victory possible, and they will do their part, not as a taak. 'but as a right to share In tho work of se curing forevor that freedom which they prize above all things. "Wo need have no recourse to rhotorlc to state our caso. Tho facts aro simply stated, but of supremo Importance. Our democracy ls as sailed, our liberty ls in Joopardy. Autocracy challenges our sacred rights. "Wo count lt our most sacred duty to win safoty for our freedom and our democracy, for only when thoy aro safe can lifo glvo to us Its op portunities and Its value. 'Win tho war for froedom!' To that proposi tion we dedicate our labor and our lives as Americans and as workers. It ls the supromo purpose of our lives on this La1>or Day." Messages of similar tonor wore written by tho hoads of the Typo graphical, Street Railway, Mino Workers', Pattern Makers', Cigar Mnkers', Trainmen's, Lotter Car riers', Musicians'. Railway Telegra phers', Locomotive Firemen's and Carpenters' organizations. A warning against our ovor-eonfl donce based on the rotlromont of the Gorman army was voiced by George Creel, chairman of tho com mittee on public Information at a prc-Labor Day meeting of tho Now York Post Office Clerks' Union hero to-day. Tho war, ho said, cannot. Ito lost in Franco, but can only bo lost in tho United States. Continuing, ho said . "Ultlmnto victory is as certain as tho coming of tho dawn, but In tho very job of present successes there ls a danger that is as menacing as Gor man arms. Over-Confldence Dangerous. "Already, from numberless sources, wo are receiving information that proves that tho disintegrating forces of ovor-confldoneo aro at work Peoplo aro saying, 'What ls tho uso of tho now draft law' and 'What is tho imo of nnothor Liberty loan? Tho war will soon bo ovor.' "Germany could well afford to spend millions to sproad that point of view. In its ossonco lt ts defeat ism of tho worst sort. It woakons the will to savo, to sorvo, to glvo, and PERONNE FALLS TO ALLIES. | Railroad (Jenter on Somme- Taken by Hi lt I.sh and A UN tra Hans. London, Sept. 1.-Poronne. tho railroad center at tho bond of the Hiver Somme, takou by the Germans | In their offensive of last March, was recaptured to-day by forces of Field .Marshal Haig. I The towns of Bullecourt and Mor- ' vel also wore captured by the Brit ish. The British h ave reached the sub urbs of Lens. Large (1res aro burn ing lu tho neighborhood of Lens and i Armentieres. Thoso are regarded as an indication of a further German I retirement. The British line in the Lys sector, now runs as follows: From Zillebeko to Voorme/.eole to Vuerstraet to Llndenhoek to La Cte-1 che, to Boulieu, to the western edge of La Gorgue, a suburb of Estalrs. to La Couture anti then to the old bat tle line north of Festubort. All tho places mentioned are In British possession. I London troops havo captured Bouchavesnes and Rancottrt. To- ' gether the 'English and Australians In tho two operations took more than two thousand prisoners. The British day statement roads: j "Yesterday evening tho enemy rc peatedly counter attacked our new j positions at Mont St. Quentin and was repulsed on each occasion after severe fighting, lea- mg prisoners in our hands. "We havo nv.de progress in the di rection of T.e Transloy and during tho night ' 'ired tho enemy from the village a Longatte and Keoust St. Mein, taking 100 prisoners. "North of tho Arras-Cantbral road more than 50 prisoners wore cap tured by us in a successful minor op-. elation east of Harcourt. "In the Bys sector our advance ls ? continuing. Our troops have crossed ; the Lawe river and are approaching tho La Basaee-Estaires road." i French Take Many Germans. j Paris, Sept. 1.-In the region north of Soissons French troops last night stormed (he town of Leury and captured a thousand Germans, the French war office announced to-day. French troops have crossed the Som mo canal at Eponaiieourt, seven miles south of Peronne, and ftotty Le Petit, two miles northeast of Neale, has been captured by the French, Admit I/oss of Kemmel. Herlin, Sept. I.-Tho officia' state- ' mont issued to-day by thc war office reads: "Between Ypres and La Bassee we shortened our front by giving up the salient which pro ?oct ed toward llaze brouck, thereby relinquishing Kem mel to tito enemy. The German movements, which had been carried out a few days ago, were unnoticed by the enemy. t "Yesterday the British advanced with strong forces against our old lines. Our mixed detachments which had boen left behind in tho forefleld of the new positions are in fight inn touch with them. "The enemy occupied Kein mel and followed up beyond Bailleul and Neuf Berqtlin and across the Uiver La we. "On tho Arras-Cambral road. Britisli infantry attacks collapsed be fore onr positions. Strong enemy at tacks between ilendecourt and Vaux-Vraucourt, which were renew ed several ti until evening, broke down. Afte fluctuating fighting Bullecourt attn Ecoust-St.-Mein re mained in the bands of tho enemy. "Between Morval and Peronne, English and Australian divisions at- j tacked after violent artillery prepa rations. Near Morval and southwest of Rancottrt they *woro repulsed. Bouchavesnes was bold by coautor attacks. "Further south our lino at the con clusion of fighting ran to the Bou chavesnos-Peronno road. "Enemy attempts to cross tho Somme near Brie and St. Christ were frustrated. Between the Somme and tho Oise tho French launched strong attacks a^vi'tst our canal positions and tho massif northeast of Noyon. "French divisions which advanced In the evening on both sides of Ne ale were arrested by our counter at tacks. "Towards noon, between Beaulieu and Morllncourt attacks carried out in unison broke down with heavy losses to the enemy. "In the ovenlng the attack, which again was launched, consisted of separate thrusts and was everywhere repulsed. Strong enemy forces which advanced north of Varlesnes and across tho Oise near Bretlgny wero thrown back. "Between tho Oise and tho Aisne the Infantry battle commenced again yesterday evening after strong artil lery fire. Immediately south of tho Oise tho enemy was unable to ad vanco. owing to our artillery and machine gunfire. On both sides of Champs the enemy advanced in force from the lowlands of tho Allette, but the old situation was restored hy a countor attack. "Between the Allotto and the Alsne tho enemy's attacks and par tial thrusts continued. In tho even ing the enemy started forward with strong force for a united attack. Near the south of Crocy-au-Mont wo drove back tho enemy party by a counter thrust. "Fast of Juvigny the e.iemy press ed forward as far as Terny-Storny. There local reserves brought him to a standstill. Several times ropoated enemy attacks oxtondlng In a south erly direction as far aa the Aisne were chattered boforo our lines." above all lt woakons tho will to fight and tho will to win. "Let no ono ask, 'When will tho war ond?' for lt is a question that tears at tho vory heart of resolve. This war will ond whoa wo win, and not until then." Locnl ofllcials of Ibo Amorican Federation of Labor to-nlght com pleted preparations for a groat Labor Dav demonstration hero. They esti mated that 150,000 workers would march. As a part of tho Labor Day exorcises in New Jersey, a monument to tho memory of Prosidont James A. Garflold will fte unveiled In the af ternoon at Long Branch, where ho died in 1881. ty ?I? ty ?J? ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty CASUALTY MST, ty ty A. E. I . 4? * * ty ty ty tytyty ty ty ty ty ty ty Saturday, Aug. ill. Washington, Aug 31.-The fol lowing casualties are reported hy the coininanldng gonoral of tho American Expeditionary Forces: Killed in action, 10; wounded se verely, 110; died of wounds, G; died of disease, I; wounded, (degree undetermined), 77. Total, 203. Tho names of (he following South Carolinians appear in this list: Wounded Beverly In action--'Pri vate Forrest Humble, Cowpons. Wounded (degree undetermined) - Private Lowe K. Edwards. Buffalo. Died of wounds recolvcd in action -Private Wm, C. Littleton, Salem, Oconee County. .Sunday, Sopt. 1. The following casualties are re ported to-day: Filled in action, 5 I ; missing In action, 57; wounded severely, 121 ; died of wounds, 14: wounded (de gree undetermined), 88; died ni dis ease, 5, Total. 336. No South Carolinians aro reported on this list. Monday, Sept. 2. Tho following casualties aro re ported to-day: Killed In action. 37; missing In action, 54; wounded severely, 117; died of wounds, 12; wounded (de gree undetermined), 90; died of disease, 6; prisoners, I. Total, .', 1 8. South Carolinians named on this list are as follows Wounded severely-Prlvatos Ern est C. Jones, Picketts; Thos. O. Les ley Pelzer; Ernest H. Snelling Cal lion n Palls Tuesday, Sopt. li. The following casualties are re ported to-day: Killed In action. 65; missing in action, OG; wounded severely, 159; died of wounds, ll); died from ac cident and other cansos, 4; died of disease, 4. Total, 492. South. Carolinians named on this list are as follows: Wounded severely-Jas. C. Dean (mechanic), Cold ville; Private Sam lt. Lucas, Kershaw, Montague Mc \lister, Anderdon. Wednesday, Sept. 4. Washington, Sept. 4.-The follow ing csaualtios are roportod to-day: Killed in action, 143; missing In action, 209; wounded severely, 300; died of wounds, 25; died from acci dent and other causes, (5; wounded (degree undetermined), 225; died of disease, 13; died from aeroplane accident. 3. Total, 915. Soulli Carolinians included in the lists reported to-day are: Wounded severely-?Corpl. Thad. M. Carlton, Woodruff; Privates Guy C. Maxtor, dillon; .las, E. Htldreth, Chesterfield; Hurley McMauus, Buf falo; Arthur Crocker. Anderson. Missing in action-Private Fred Roberts, Gaffney. (Casualty lists for previous days of the past week will be found on third iiage.) Wolfe for Attorney General. (Editorial in Anderson Dally Mail. August 30, 1918.) Complote election returns show that Sam M. Wolfe, a monvber of the Andorson bar, will be In the second race for Attorney Geueral of South Carolina with Claude N. Sapp, now serving as assistant to Attorney Gen eral Thos. 'H. Poeplcs. The strength that Mr. Wolfe de veloped in the primary election is es pecially gratifying to his Anderson friends who feel that In his election tho State has an opportunity to ob tain tho service? of a lawyer fully equipped with all tho legal and per sonal endowments that are needed In discharging the duties of this most Important State offlco. Ho made a ?loan campaign, free from personali ties and based solely on his record as a lawyer and on his fitness for the place, and there is every indication that he will go into the run-over con test with tho 'brightost prospects to win. Mr. Wolfe ia in thorough accord with tho dominant political sentiment in South Carolina as such opinion was expressed so overwhelmingly at the polls last Tuesday. He made this plain at every campaign meeting dur ing the summer. Sam Wolfe has ability of a high order and will make South ?Carolina a most satisfactory Attorney General. Anderson county stands squarely be hind him, as was shown by tho large majority he received In tho first pri mary, and Anderson invites the rest of the State to join hor in giving him an honor which he will wear worthily and well.-Adv. Resolut lon? Anderson Har. (Adopted Aug. 30?, 1918.) 'Wo, tho members of the Anderson Har Association, heartily endorso tho candidacy of Mr. S. M. Wolfe for tho position of Attorney Goneral in South Carolina and commend him to tho favorablo consideration of thc votors of tho Stato. Corlifled to this 30th day of Au gust, 1918. .tdv. J. Alox Neely, Secrotary. Card of Thanks. Editor Keowoo Courier: Through your paper wo wish to thank all who in any way helped to make our doar ono, Misa Mary McMahan, moro com fortable In hor last lllnoss, and so nobly stood by us In our bereave ment, and hy word and deed tried to soften our grlof. Also, we wish to thank thoso who sont flowors to strew on our darling's resting place. May the richest blessing Heaven can bestow be bountifully glvon each of you. (Miss) Rosa Barron. W. Earlo McMahan. Seneca, Aug. 27. ?-?*<>* Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic destroys the malarial (erma which are transmitted to the blood by the Malaria Mosquito. Pr leo 60c. w* See These Shingles Before You Build Bj 4 If you are planning to build or repair, you owe it to yourself to know more about the merits of American Twin Shingles. On all sloping roofs these shingles give a dollar's worth of value for every dollar spent. ? AMERICAN TWIN SHINGLES are made of tough felt, thoroughly waterproofed with ever lasting asphalt; then coated with crushed slate. American Twin Shingles are made in beautiful red and green colors and will harmonize with any surroundings or architectural plan. ^ome see these shingles today. We have a wide assortment of building materials awaiting your inspection. We also Have large stocK of Rubber Roofing, Building Papers, Sash, Doors and a limited ctviantity of Galverixed Roofing. Ballenger Harflware ana Furniture Co., SENECA, S. C. Red Cedar Shingles, Cane Mills, Evaporators and Furnaces. Mitchell Wagons, Buggies, Harness, . Sash, Doors, Lime and Cement, Paints and Oils. Complete Stock GENERAL MERCHANDISE. COOK STOVES. W. P. INIiHiUONS, Seneca, S. C. Wood's Seeds Crimson Clover Increases crop produc tion? improves the land and makes an excellent grazing and forage crop. WOOD'S FALL CATALOG Just Issued Telle All About Crimson Clover, Alfalfa, Fulghum Oats, Abbruzzi Rye and all other Farm and Garden Seeds FOR FALL SOWING. Catalog malled free. Write for lt, and prices of any Seeds re? quire' T.W. WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen - Richmond, Va. N?TIGE OF SPECIAL ELECTION, In accordance with Section 1742, Civil Code of South Carolina, 1912, and pursuant to an order of the County Board o' ducatlon of Oco nee County, So' karolina, notice is horoby given t ... a Special Election will be held nc tho scnool houso in Rbonozor School District, No. 69, on Friday, September 13, 1918, for tho purpose of voting ii pon tho question of levying a special tax of two mills on the real and personal property of said district for school purposes. At said olection each elector favor ing tho proposed lovy shall cast a ballot containing the word "Yes" ? prlntod or written thereon, and each j elector opposed to said levy shall cast a ballot containing the word "No" printed or written thoroon. At the snld election only such electors as return real or personal proporty for taxation, and who ex i hibit their tax receipts and roglstra ; tion certificates as required In gene ' ral eloctions, shall bo allowed to vote. I Polls will be opened at 7 o'clock a. m. and will close at 4 o'clock p. m. J. L. VAUGHAN, J, H. CAS?N, J. M. MEDLIN, Trustees of Ebonozer School District, No. 69, Managers of Election, dept. 4, 1918. 86-87