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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
AN ENTERTAINMENT
FOR THE BENEFIT OF
COLLEGE
AT TIE
COURT HOUSE.

ON FRIDAY ENENING, FEBRUARY 8ru.
1878, AN ENTERTAINMENT will be given At
the Court House by Miss MoANALLy for the
benefit of the Adger College.
The Programme hr the evening will consist
of Concert and Charades
PROGRAMME. @
Music by the Walhhlln Cornet Band.
Nlna-Song and Chorus, BY Ladies' and Gentle
Charadc--CnEcKMArE
Scene First '%-.,
deneral Lees Grand March-By Young Lady. {
Scene Second -.
Moonlight Music, Love and Flovers-Vooal &
Duet by two Young Ladies.
Song-O Give mo q Home by the Sea-. y
Scene Third. "a
Gathering Shcls-Song and Chorus-.by Ladies'
and Gentlemen.
e-WArERrALG-Scene First.
Moonlight and Starlight-Vocal Duet-By
Ladies and Gentlemen. .,lG
Scene Second
Waves of the Ocean Instrumental Duet.Iva
two Ladies.
Aud Lang Syne-Song-By Gentlemen,
Music by the Cornet Band
Bas" Price of Admission, SO cents: Chillran &
half price. Doors open at 7 O'Clock; perform &
ancc to begin at half-past Z. ~-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
A state University,

The Carolina Spartan says that the propo-
sislon to ostablish a State University, for. the
purpose of furnishing "higher eduoatlbn,"
does not, by any meaus, meet With general
approval. Our people generally know that
"higher education" is a luxury, which should
be paid for by those who wish to indulge, and
not by the State. Tho old idea of trying to
make every man "a scholar aud gentleman"
was failure in nine cases ont Of ten, aud did
moro towards uniting young men for the
practical duties of lifo, and giving them
difficult path to tread on the road to success,
than anything else. A good English educa-
tion is all that the State can afford or should
give to her young mon at this particular time;
and the fret step to be taken, is the thorough
organization and perfection of our common
school system, in which the idea of ''oompul--
sorry education," SO called, might be bo in
cluded, with great benefit to the masses.
Niue.teuths of our people are engaged in
agriculture, and as soon as tho common
schools arc working systematically, State
institution might, and We think, should be
established. in which young men could
receive such training as would fit them for
tho 0rdin0ry nv0catlons Of lilo. when the
proper time arrives, or even now, we are iu
favor of State institution, 10 the shape of q
sort Of Agricultural College, with tho military
systom attached, for the purpose of securing
physical development and discipline upon
which can DO engraftcd such systems. as are
necessary to prepare young men for business
life. Such an institution could be made to
embrace many Of the best ideas of the German
system, and would also make the State Mill
tary Academy rs entirely unnecessary. as the
revival Of tho old South Carolina College, or
tho State University is now. Tho State
should first turn her attention to practical
education and material development, and
leave the "higher educational" and other
luxurious ideas for o moro prosperous day,
and those who desire to take such course,
can mako uso Of the UNCONVENTIONAL and other
institutions already established at homo and
abroad. Our agricultural and other nna.erisiYr
INTERESTS nave been neglected long enough,
ana ouF people should not support an institu-
ilon which is of no prnctioai benefit to the
masses. This is nm important matter, for our
educational interests arc ofparamount impor.
tance, aud will have much to do with tho
future ofthe State.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24

A Solorod man, named Edmund Green,
about thirty years of age, Who lived near
Henry Kings's, in EdgeReld County, while
carrying log Of wood on his shoulder, on
the morning Of the 9th instant, fell on the ice,
the log falling on his head, crushing his jaws
bone and fracturing his skull, killing him
almost instantly. The deceased was highly
respectable man, and blacksmith by trade.
The Abbovillo Medium informs US that the
County Treasurer of Abbeville attached a
freight train at Hodges the other day for
taxes due by the Greenvillo and Columbia
Railroad. The attachment was raised upon
the management of the road promising to
have the money forthcoming in few DAYS,
or, falling to do 80, to return tho train to the
Treasurer's custody.
The Newberry Herald comes out man
fully end sensibly 10 favor of tho plan Of
primary elections for the choice of Demo
cratic candidates, Instead Of the present
system of prectnct or ward meetings whicl,
are almost invariably captured By local pol.
itlcians who are in search of Office,
Two church parsonages we're sold Ly the
County Treasurer at tho lato sale Of dolio-
quent lands fur unpaid taxes. This didn't
loos right and some legislative actin should
DO taken upon the subject. All church
property should bo exempt from ,axa,ion
and we hope bill will be passed by tho
present hcgis'aturo ooveriog oil suoh cases.
The parsonages sold by tho treasurer did
not happen to be situated on the same
lot with the church nod were therefore
liable to taxation.-AJ6cviNc Meltum.
A constitutional convention is now pro-
posed and the question is exciting CONNER
in various quarters. Our prcscEtt coustitu-
ton needs remodeling. sn,;s ID many ways
bad pieee~6i business and smells all
through with jobbery and prejudice md
corruption. 1t did not come to our people
10 legitimate way. 1t bclopgs to the
hidcous past-"the rule of the stranger"
and it should bo reviewed, but not just now
Tho state is too poor, tho party is too weak
the general elections are too near to think
of such thing as constitutional conyeu-
tion for at least two years to come. We
can make out for little while with what
VIC have -AbbevtWe Medium.
We arc indebted to COLT. J. Pickeps, the
accommodating Auditor of this county, for
tho assessment of renl aud personal proper
ty In this county for year 1877, tho totals Of
which nrc: Real estate, S2,Sll,0 per-
sonal property, including bonds, stocks, &C.,
sl,646,S74. There are 1886 persons in tho
County who pay poll tax, aud be it said,
as an evidence of tho good sense of our peo.
pie, that there are only 2,848 dogs in the
County, or about ono for two men There
are 4,0l8 horses and mules; 1885 sheep
and goats; 1872 cattle; and 1910 hogs
Wo may make more extended quotations
from these assessments at an other time.
anderson EffeNjUcncer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24

to sustain the charge, three 5f whom were
Republicans eand one Democrat Senator
Cochran assured me he would give the
matter his attention, and report the matter
to the General Assembly. I still have an
additional namo to sustain those charges
| think It duty to myself as Senator To-
make this statement.
Mr.. Cochran said: ] admit tha the Sena.9
tor gavo me names, but upon examining The
resolution under wi the committee wero
acting ascertained he bribery Of Mr.
Willard did not come within our iurisdic.
tion, unless done with State mouey. The
committee has as much as they can dd3
anyhow. sss
CHARLOTTE, N. O., January 18Th. C.,
Seorest was arrested in Union County, Eve Z
miles from Monroe, last evening for tho !
murder Of his wife and stepohild, March 10,
1877. Mrs. Socrest who was formerly Mrs.. !.
Alice Stevenson, and her four year child,
,mIysterionsly disappeared on the above date,
There was suspicion Of foul play but 40 I
proof. On Monday last party Of hunters
were attracted to a secluded hollow in the
woods by the bowling Of dogs Repairing
to the spot they found the bodies of q wo.
man and child, which were identified as
those Of the missing Mrs. Steyeuson and
her daughter. Seoreet has been arrested. :
Hc is doggedly cbs.iuate; and rofusos td
answer any questions.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
HxMDNnAh.

Married, on tho 10Th instant. bv Rav E,a.,h.r
Smith. Capt. J. D. Kay. OF Westminster. and
Miss Z. NJ. Craig, of Pickcns S"~~s, .
Married, on Thursday, January Id. 1878. at
7. G. McGce's by Rev. b. Holder, Mr.sEiiiah
Maret TO Miss Mary Il. Pitts, all of Ocoaee.
>, .Marricd,'on Sunday, tho Goth, by W. h, !
King. ESQ.,. Mt the residence of Jeptha HeIai
Mr.. George Orr to Miss Sarah Rankin, ali Of
OConee. - 80 ~iS' y
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
Final Settlement.

THE undersigned will apply to the Probate
l Court on the 23d February next, 1873, at
Walhalla Court House at IL O'Clock A. nj. for
a final settlement Of the esate Of Benjamin Dun
can. deceased, and final discharge therefrom.
and oil creditors having demands against the es-
tate notified that tho legality Of their oaima
will be passed upon and determined by the Court
on that day. MASON DUNCAN. Y
Jan "a, 1878 Ios4t
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY, OF @00MIEjE,

IN the Court Of Trial Justice.
L. Miller, Plaintiff, os. Emily Harris Ds-.
fendant-Money Demand on Note--Attaoh-.,
ment-SUMMONs. B
'rO Emily Harris, defendant in this action, you
L are hereby summoned to- ahswer the oor,-.
plant in this action which is iedinmy ofioe,
at Walhalla Court House, aud to jssryS, a copy
of your answer on me at my office az Waahalia3
Court House aforesaid, within twenty days from
the service of this summons upon you, exclltA
siye Of the day Of service. II you fail to;
answer the complaint within the time aforesaid
judgment,will be rendered forthe plaintiff for
sixty thref dollars with interest thereon nom
lstJ Januayy, l869--less three dollars with inter-
ttheredn from 24ti o. October, together
with tbe fcosts of this action, iss;S
q NY Gsa under ray haud md seal the 18th day
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
ETIW AN GUANC)'

1'HE undersigned are Agents for the ETIWAN> :
l. GUANO, which is the oldest and most valua- Z
Die on the market. Prices reasonable. Cotton !
option. Payable November lst, 1873. If{
LEWIS 81 WALKER. Agents.
Seneca City, s.fC.SSr
Jan "a, 1873 10.2m "
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24

ANNAPOLIS, MD., January 18.-Tho
Legislature, in joint convention TODAY.
elected Ex-Governor Grocme Unitol States
Senator, to succeed Dennis. Tho vote stood,
droope, 73; ~Gteiner, Republican, II.
scattering. 9. 20
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24

The New York Times says: "You might az
we'll forget your churches and school houses as
TO forget your local paper. It speaks to ten
times the audience your ministers do It is
read eagerly each week from the beginning to
the end. II reaches oil, and, If IL has lower
spirit and less wisdom than sermon, it has
thousand times better chance at you, going as It
does, to almost every house. You owe It to
yourself to rally literally to It's support, exact
from 1t as able and high-toned q character as
you do from an educator in your midst. II is
not beneath your notice and caro-, for It is your
representative. Indeed, in its character, 1t is
the consummation Of Importance, interest and
welfare Of you all in tho aggregate of your ao-
quaintanoe, and you cannot ignore IL without
miserably depreoiating yourself"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24

The Russians have entered Adrianople The
Greeks are In arms against the Turks. The
Russians and Turks are endeayorlng to conclude
peace. Great suffering and destitutien prevails
at Adrianople and other points. Many Turks
=. are dying frophangcr and cpld. rs
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24

slllbseEriyLe forItEhg sognIns, only
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-18
An Item of Interest to Every Lady who
Desires to he More Beautiful
than she now Is.

Unfortunately not one woman in a hundred, SUBJ
lecte,i 10 the whims OF an American climate possess
es that basis and starting point of real beauty-a
Iiru ind clear complexion.
Whit nature Inns thus denied, art must lie called
upon 10 furnish.
1t can be done; it is done daily. Prof. W., z.
Hagnn placed beauty within the reach of every un-
blessed daughter of Eve when he discovered that
surpriSinr article known in fashionable circles as the
trre aetic. Of beauty, and called
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-18
A BOOK WORM.

Anthony Magliabech, resided IN Florence.
Italy, where he lived a strange and seclu-
ded life among his books, of which he pos
sessed great quantities. His house was one
vast library; SO crowded were his rooms
with books that it was almost impossible to
pass through them the stairway and even
the halls were lined with them. Amid all
this learning he eat and slept. His food
was of the simplest kind, and his dress
soiled and shabby. He had studied his
books SO thoroughly that heknew exactly on
what page to find the information desired.
He lived to the age of eighty, and his vast
collection Of books, some of which are rare
and valuable, now form the public library
of Florence.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-18
WIRE ROPE !!

Address JOHN A. RoEBLING'S SONS
manuhlcturers Trenton. n. j., or liz Liberty
street, New York. Wheels and rope for con
veying power long distances. Send for cir
cuiar. Jyl9d3m
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-18
WHATS IN A NAME I

"a rose will smell as sweet though called by any other
name"
1t is truly wonderful how differently we
are constituted, especially as regards our
feelings as to what exalts and what de-
grades either our sight or appetites. Some
people are forever complaining that their
names tend to detract from their real mer-
its others are constantly growing about
their occupation being beneath the standard
of their qualifications still another class
complain they have a reluctance to be caught
reading books and papers bearing peculiar
titles and bound in particular wrappers
they are quite ready to affirm that the tone
and character of the periodical is par ercet-
tence and of sterling value, only the title is
apt to be construed by the observer as
stamping the patron something of the same
class of individual. A very intelligent mer-
chant of this city said to us IN a recent &C.
casion, What ever possessed you to call
this book the MILLINER N DREssMAKER?
l believe its value demands q more exalted
title. / am compelled to confine my study
of it to leisure hours in my Office. l would
not be seen reading it on the cars, where
all men like to read, not only the daily pa
pers, but whatever is interesting to their
business affairs 1 am neither a miRiner
nor dressmdker, but q dealer in goods they
DOun use, why uob call IL a lTuue lt6CieU or
Jo66er's Bulletin, or if you are at a loss for
a better name, by all means style it The
Jobber's Returning Board" We parted
from our disconsolate adviser to ponder
over the matter of a new name in place of
the one given our magazine at its baptism
(which we think was a real baptism of
fire ~. The first name suggested graces
another periodical in the interests of manu-
~facturers, therefore, exit Trade ReUiep.
The second name mentioned would conflict
with a very ably conducted journal publish
ed for the Dry Goods Jobbers, hence his
had to be laid aside. The last name offered
has become SO obnoxious to all classes of
honorable citizens that we think we had
better continue under the old name, always
careful to perfume our pages with that
wholesome literary n trade matter which
has won for us the largest circulation among
dealers in Millinery and Fancy Goods of any
periodical in the country.
Like the Rose of Sharon or the s'Dew
of Eden" it will be known by its perfume,
and the silvery drops of advance thought
will more than compensate the reader for
any detraction the name may confer.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-18
MAGNOLIA
BALM

The MAGNOLIA BALM il n sure device for creating
q pure md blooming complexion.
1t conceals NIL natural blemisl,ea in tho most sur
prising and effective manner.
~blotehes, freckles, and tan with magical power.
1t drives nwny MI evidences Of fatigue and ex-
citernent.
II makes the plainest ftce beautiful.
II gives the complexion a dazzling purity and
makes tho neck, face, and arms appear graceful,
rotund. and plump. "
1t makes y Inn.ron Of IS or 40 look not more than
20 years old, und changes the rustic maiden into a
cultivated city belle.
Tie Magnolia Balm renores all bi,mi.h,s and CON-
erals erery drdtcbaek 10 beauty; and, ,fhiie ii Is as
harnliess az iodfer. IL is so IDe-iike ia iLs Effects ltat
The ciosess obserrer cannot deieet ifs use.
Ladies' who want to make themselves attractive
can make IN absolute certainty of it by using
HAoAss MAGNOLIA BALM, and we know Of no other
way. 1t is the cheapest preparation in the world,
all things considered. and may be had at any drug
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-18

sTURGIS & GOODELL. P. O..
Cheyenne, Wyo. Range, Fox Creek,
Lower Horse Creek and Goshen's
Hole, Laramie Co., Wyo. Ter.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-26

Mr.. John Church. Jr., has arrived
from his trip to the East.
Ira Wood, Ex-Superintendent of Po.
lice, Is seventy years old to-day.
Mr.. Morrill, Watson, of Cleveland Her.
aid, paid visit to our city yesterday.
Mir. Charles Levi, advance agent OF
the Oates Opera Company, is in the
city.
Col. John L. Vance, editor Of the G. al
lipolis Journal, is at the Walnut Street
House.
Miss Fannie Dunn, of this city, has
gone to Michigan 10 spend the remainder
OF the winter.
Mir. Lafferty, the agent OF the O., n. &
D. Railway, was presented with a gold
headed cane last night by the clerks in
his Office and in the freight department.
William Oater, the police officer at
Heuch's Opera-house, was presented
last evening with a solid silver badge,
valued 1T $50, by the employees Of the
house.
j. E. Gimperliug, formerly Superln.
tendent OF the o. Il NJ. Railroad, has
been appointed General Freight and
Passenger Agent OF the Day ton & South
eastern Road.
Judge John D. Evans, manager Of
W. W. Coles circus and menagerle and
formerly a prominent member Of the bal
OF Illinois, is expected soon to deliver d
lecture before the Cincinnati Lodge O
Elks.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-26
NEW YORK CITY.
Interesting Will Contest.

National Associated ress to the Stas.
NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-The contest in
reference to the will of Mrs. Caroline
A. Merrill, vino made Cardinal McUlos.
Ky her principal beneficiary to the ex-
tent o. 100000, was resumed yesterday
in the surrogate Court, the chief wit
ness being Cyrus W. Field, the
only surviving witness to the
Will, and Rev. Silas NJ. Chatard, OF the
Superior American College at Rome,
ana native OF Boston, who is one OF
the witnesses 10 the colicil.
Mir. Field testified That he and Benja-
min Cartwright, cashier OF the City
Bank, now decesed, had signed the will
IN the office of Moses Taylor, who
was chief manager of her affairs.
He had been acquainted with Mrs. Mer-
rlll and her husband for over u quarter
Of a century, and had met her IN Rome
and Paris. While i'll the Holy CITY he
had frequently observed her take the
portrait Of Moses Taylor from the man
te piece and press il affectionately to
her lips. She had always spoken with
feelings Ui Affection and esteem Of her
adopted SOD, George Merrill, one OF
the eOnteatauGs,u until after his marriage,
when she said angriIy Oh his name being
me toned, that his name was Tibbit
because he married lady who WAS NOT
wealthy. 1t would nave been Merrill
she sad il he had married the daughter
of Moses Taylor or OF Adam
Norris. In Rome she had a courier who
attended her. 10 the best OF Mr.. Fields
re collection this man was about forty
years OF age. Mr.. Parsons, counsel for
George Merrill, pressed the witness for
an accurate description OF this man, say
ing that this my slerious character W ould
be shown to have played an important
part In this little drama OF real life be
fore the contest was over; but Mr.
FIELDS memory Of details relating tt
| servants was detective. Counsel Lher
asked him with expressive emphasis i
he knew the appearance OF James Lord
Mrs. MerrilPs counsel, and witness re
piled he did not.
Rev. DR.. Chatard testified that Mrs
Merrill had sent for him at Rome to b'
a witness to the eodlcil to her wills ant
that he and DIR. Bernard Smith, Pro
ressor OF Dogmatic Theology, signed thl
cOdicil as Witnesses.
| The case was adjourned until mex
Tuesday.
The Freight Rate Difficulty.
| A meeting Of the Executive Commit
tee Of the Trunk Llnes, Association wal
|heId yesterday at the office Of A Alber
Fink, Commissioner Of the Association
who stated to the gentlemen preseu
that during his absence from the city h
held consultations with the managers o
the Boston & Albany and Vermont Cen
trail RAILROADS. regarding their reductio
in freight tariff west from Boston, ant
he had reason to believe that an amiC
able understanding would be arrived u
between the two iiGes withia. d Wees
time. This would Obviate the neoesslt
of q reduction on the part Of the fou
Trunk lines or this city. In case. how
ever, the Vermont Central and Bosto
& AIbany people concluded TO adhere t
their present schedule, t1eD, OF course
tue Association woulu be compelled t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-26
Announcements.

The "Arlingtons' give q select hoe -
the lst OF next month.
The "Clique" will give their sest
German ou February s.
Col G. B. Hunt mas returned feon ssS
Hot Springs, Arkansas'
The next reception OF the Queea CttE
Club takes place Oh the @sh iust.
Rev. Eben HALEY wiiireview HcE. &f.
Weudte's sermon, tomorrow evening
Bishop Jaggar will preach at The u.
Paul NJ. e. Church, tomorrow morn,Hg.
Services ut the Y. nj. &. A. Hail TO-
night and tomorrow night, Al ) o'clock
Mr.. Charles Carpenter and MSS Clara
Wiltshire Will be married soMe tlU'e -
| March.
DR.. West will address The Y. n. [. A.
Bible Class at 4 o'cl0ck to-mOrrOw. ga
"Eternal Punishment"
An entertainment for the beneat III
tho Children's Home will be giVsn at
CliitOu Hall OH Monday evening.
Miss Henrietta Walter will condrc<
| the primary ciass Of SnnHay-sch0"i
Teachers meeting at tue Y. Al. q. a.
! Hall at } O'Clock Luls atteruU0h.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-26
Failure.

National Associated Press to the Star.
BOSTON, Jan. 26.-Howard Smelling &
Co., extensive dealers in coal, have
found it necessary to suspend payment
Tho firm has done large business
amounting to $3.50, 900 a year..
They bave Supplied the Government
buildings in this city with coal for a
number Of years, and are at pre- sent un-
der contract to supply the Custom-hou ouse
and Post-Jft1ce.
The cause OF the failure is attributed
to the supension OF the Franklin
Land and Timber Company, o
Maine, which occurred the 1st oil
the present month, in which Smelling
was largely interested as a stockhOlder,
and indorseG tue company's paper, and
to other failures.