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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

Curiosity brought Alcck Beun to an un-
timely end. .tlc was colorcd boy of
Alexandria, and in an evil moment was
tempted to investigate an old thirty-two
pound she'll Exactly how he proceeded
is not clear, but they found the string that
had tied his trousers in tho next yard, and
held funeral over one of his tracks. 1t
wasn't mitch, but tho p,inistcr said ho was,
satisfied he had Bcnn there,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

Says correspondent of tho Richmond
state: The South has just marketed tho
largest AMI cheapest cotton crop ever made
in :hat section, and just as Western grain
is driving every other grain out Of the
markets of tho world, SO will Southern
cotton drive every other kind of cotton in
time out of tho samo markets, and in a
little while wo shall hear Of Southern beet
root sugar and in little while longer of
Southern vino shutting out from the Amer.
ican market all other kinds of sugar and
vine. 1t is q nero question, all this, Of
hands TO till the soil of that favored region
and Of skill to turn its bounties to account.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

REDUCING THE RATE OF INTEREST.
Tho Legislature of the State of New York
has agreed to reduce the lcgal ratio of into
rest to six per cont. 1t has been at seven
per cent. since the adoption of the, constitu
tion of 1854. This is very significant as
sign of the times, and as evidence that in
tho leading commercial State Of the Union
tho impression has become general that
there will be no immediate return in this
country to tho high rates of interest whicl,
have previously prevailed. This action Of
tho Now York Legislature is in accord Will,
that of several of tho Western States, the
Legislatures of which have recently lowered
tho official rates of interest.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29
Casabianca-1979.

Tho boy lay in his little bed,
Though oft his mother called:
"Gct up! como down to breakfast, Frcdp'
"Gct up!" his father bawIed.
Yet quiet and serene ho lay;
AS though no heard them not;
Opossum did the youngstcr play,
Though things were getting hot.
The time possed OHIO did not start!
i. But took another nap;
His father up the stairs did dart,
And gave his door rap.
He cried aloud, "say Freddie, say!
Why don't you leave your bcdY"
But silently young Freddie lay,
AS though he wcro quite dead.
"Spoak, Freddie cnoo again he cried,
For must soon be gone;
And'-buta lusty snoro replied
Pas patience nearly gone.
Up to his face quick ran tho blood,
He tore his auburn hair,
A moment at the doorway stood
In still, yet deep despair.
And shouted gain, with thunderous
knock,
), "Young scoundrcl, do you hear?"
While iii the hall loud ticked the clock.
That grated on his ear.
With angry push he opened the door,
And slammed it to again; !,
With noisy strides across the floor,
10 the bed he walked amain.
Then came sound like thrcshing whoat,
Or butcher, rendering steak;
LEAR. screams! hear means! hear scan, per-
ing feet!
All, Freddie is awake.
a ringing bell q mothers call,
May sometimes rouse lad:
But the only shuro thing after all,
Is father when he's mad
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

DEATH OF EX-SENATOR GAtL1ARD in
LIDERIA.--A letter has been received by
the officers of the Liberian Exodus Associ.
alton in Charleston, from Ccmont Irons,
stating that ex Senator S. e. Gailard, one
of tho colonists who went out from Charlea
ton to Monrovia in tho Asor in April, 1878,
died near Monrovia on tho 18Th Of April
lpst, aud was buried with Masonic hopors
The letter further states that Irons has also
been sick, but has recovered, and that the
rest Of tho Charleston oxodists arc we'll.
The death of Gaillard will prove a heavy
blow to the cxodists, as he was ono of tho
very few coionists who went out from hero
who had tho advantages Of education and
means.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29
DIR. ]. Nj. McCLANAHAN.

HAVING resumed the practice Of medicine,
Ill offers his professions services to the com-
munity.
Office at his residence OF Bachelors Retreat,
Oconee County, s. G.
August 8, 1878 So
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

a lady taking tea at small company,
being very fond Of hot rolls, was asked to
take another. "RcaIy, cannot" sho
replied; 81 don't know how many have
eaten already" ~ do," unexpectedly cried
ajuvcni,o upstnrt whose mother had allowed
him seat at tho table. "You'yo eaton
eight; I've been counting"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

During tho prevalence Of gale in Yir.
ginia City, New, recently, tall pillars Of
sand woro to be seen waltsing about on the
deserts far to tho Eastward, showing that
things were also rather wild that way. AT
times such clouds of dust rose above the
desort that tho Humboldt range and othe,
high mountains in that direction were
hidden from view. No doubt any one who
might havo happened to be out on those
deserts would hove found tho entertainment,
but littlo inferior to that afforded by the
sand storms Of tho great desert Of Sahara
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

An agricultural society offered promium
for the best mode Of irrigation, which was
printed "iItitation" by mistake A farmer
sent his wife to claim the prize.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

The hot houses Of tho Caar, in latitude,
600 North, contain the finest oollcc-
ton of tropical plants in Europe. Palm
trees arc sixty feet in height, and thero aro
banks Of splendid orchards. Tho hot.
houses aro about milo and a half in
length
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

Sixty thousand tons of iron ore have
lately been imported from the North of
Africa for making Bcssemcr steel at Beth.
lchcm, Scranton, and Baldwin, Pa. It
camo as ballast, and can therefore compete
in prl6e with that mined in Pennsylvania.
1t contains more phosphorus than tho iron
ores of this country and Europe, and is
better for steel manufacture.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

Now that tho thuderstorm season he's
arrived, the reckless small boy viii be moro
prompt at prayers e
A small boy and gun nfo hofmless
when apart, bot they make terrible eom-.
bination.
1t is better to hang around thousand
girls than II street corner.
Trees begin to dio at their tops, Men
begin to dye there too,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

SELMA, Ala, May 22.--Tho caterpillar
has appeared in two different points in
Dallas County tho earliest ever known.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29
w AI.NAEeLA WEM AQsH
COLLEGE.

fENIIE next session Of this institution %ill
IL commence THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
5th, 1878.
1t is an advantage to teachers aud pupils to
enter tho various clnsses Mt that time, for q
few weeks delay render it difficult to advance
with class.
Board in College and in private
families. per month, $1,000
Juvenile Department.. per month, so
Primary Department., per month. 80
Academic Department., per month, LOO
Collegiate Department, per month. 800
These prices arc exclusive of State appro.
priations.
Music, Wax and Fancy Work extra.
For particulars. address,
HbEs. j. II. SNHELTXHIAs.
July Is, 1873, &C.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

A PROMPT JuRoR-An amusing story
is told of tho way juror in Georgia went
for conviction. A murder case was being
tried, and great difficulty experienced in
getting q jury. Eleven jurors had been
sworn in and in tho next PANEL that was
broght in was small, lean, oadavcrous
looking fellow who had one shoe, his pants
wero nearly above his knees, his shirt open
in front and back, and tho aforesaid pants
we're held up by single spspepdcr. The
Solicitor proceeded to ask The usual qucs.
tions in such cases, as follows:
"Havc you, frcui having seen tho crime
committed, or heard any of tho testimony
delivered under oath, formed and expressed
an opinion as to tho guilt or innocence Of
the prisoner at the bar?"
Tho 'single gallus" follow, in clear and
distinct voice, answered.:
"fTot any"
Second qucstion--"Havo you any preju-
dice or bias resting on your mind for or
against the prisoner at the bar?"
Answer-"l hain't."
Third question-"Is your mind perfectly
impartial between tie State and the ac--
cused?"
Answer-"Hit air."
Fourth qucstion-"Arc you conscicn
tiously opposed to capital punishment"
Answcr-"I isn't"
The State didn't like the juror much,
but it being late and the jurors scarce, he
was put upon tho jury 10 the usual manner.
The Solicitor says: "Juror, look upon tho
prisoner" and when the command was
giver he bent over scanning him from head
to foot. Tho juror looked the prisoner
firmly in the face, and then turning to the
judge, ho sud, iu firm solemn voice,
"Yes Judge think hos guilty"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

Vermont comes to tho head with horse
having seven legs and Ave horns. A horse
fitted up as olaborately as this ought to be
killed and stuffed, and nailed up somewhere
for q hat rack.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-05-29

a ringing bell, mothers call,
May sometimes rouse q lad:
But the only shuro thing after all,
Is father when he's mad!
, 1879-10-30

Mr.. E. 7. Young, the enterprising pro-
prietor os the New England hotel. in
Olympia, to supply his house with suitlci-
ent water both tor use and to guard against
fire, has raised heavy frame work, about
fifty feet in height, in his yard back OF
lhe hotel, on the top of which large tank
has beeen put up In connection with
this is large force pump, with which ii
will be filled from we'll on the premises;
and by pipes the water can be carried all
over his hotel. More of such wells aud
tanks will be built by the citizens, to
guard against fire and for the ordinary
use of water. ..-.-...--.-
ANOTHER pioneer has gone to his rest
Mr.. g. Crosby, Sen,, died in Tumwater,
at 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, Oct.
%, 1879, after lingering illness extend
ing over period OF several years For {;
great many years he bore Leading part
in the business and public affairs OF the
Territory; was widely known all over the
Pacific coast and was held in high estecEl
wherever known. He leaves a large cir
ofrelatives to mourn his loss. ss.-"Olympla
Coaricr." p"
LOGS are coming up, and lumber mel
are hopeful. The ruling price is abou'
81 80, with an upward tendency.
, 1879-10-30

WE have not been able to secure
copies of the two bills concerning
the people of Port Townsend, just
passed by the Legislature, and now
awaiting the Governors approval,
but have learned from our Repre-
sentative the most important features
concerning them. The fifty per cent.
license money heretofore paid into
the Jefferson county school fund is
now paid into the city, taking about
5000 out of said fund; and there is
no provision in the bill for the bene-
fit of the school. 1t Is claimed that
1t was not the intention to take one
cent from the school fund, and Mr..
Tucker sssured US that he would do
everything that lies in his power to
correct the bill in this particular.
We agree with our representative in
adding that the school fund is al
ready small enough. The bill ex.
tending the city limits of the city of
Port Townsend meets with opposi-
ton from most Of those whom the
bill includes; and who we learn,
have sent petition to the Governor
asking him to veto it. We learn
from those who advocate the extern
sion that there will be no additional
tax to pay; aud that the special tax
levied last summer has nothing tc do
with the property outsidel of the
limits at that time. Those opposed
to the bill say they do not like TO BE
FORCED to come in, and deem it in
justice TO BE FORCED IN when the
city is in debt. We think tho last
reason a just one, and to learn how
much the city of Port Townsend
owed we called upon the city treas,
urer and find that when the taxes due
before Jan. 80 are paid, the city debt
will not exceed 5000 and quite lik e.
ly amount to only 500. No doubt,
next week we will hear the result Of
the petition and the efforts oil our
Representative. H fH.. . n
, 1879-10-30

CHEW Jackson'y Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
, 1879-10-30
Notice Of Application TO Purchase Tim
bGr Land.
Z. S. DISTRICT LAND OFFICE }
)lVmuin WaShinVtnn irurritnrv

Olyhlplh' NaShlhSton territory }
NoIier Is hereby given that, III compli-
anee with the provisions of the Act of
Congress approved june 3, 1873. entiLled
AN act for the sale OF Timber Lands IN
the state Of California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" Bradley W.
Fisk, of Jefferson county, Washington
Territory. has this day lied In this Office
his application TO purchase the SE4 Of
SCI See. Is; NE14 See %; NV IA See %
of sections No. 10; -; %; in township
No. % North Range west of the Vii
lametle Meridian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the said deScrihtd land or any portion
thereof. are hereby required to file their
claims in Chls Office within sixty (6O) days
from date hereof.
Given under my hand, at my office. in
Olympia, W. T.. this the 10th day of Sep
tGmber A. ID. 1879.
j. II. BROWN,
3l:lO Register OF the Land office.
, 1879-10-30

WE condense the following from
an article in the Olympia "Standard:"
The nativity of our Legislators may be
briefly summarizes: Five members
hail from Maine, 4 from New York.
4 from Ohio, 2 Illinois, 3 from Vir-
ginia, 3 Indiana, 2 Pennsylvania, 2
New Hampshire, 2 Tennessee, 3
Kentucky, 2 Wisconsin, l South
Carolina, Missouri, l New Jersey,
Denmark, l Scotland, l Germany
and lreland-four of the members
being of foreign birth.
The Occupation" shows that the
agricultural element is largely repre-
sented, there being no less than II
farmers in the present Assembly.
The lawyers and doctors are repre-
sented by the figures 3 and 2 re.
spectively. Five follow mechanical
callings, and z are engaged in mer,
camille pursuits of various kinds; 2
keep hotels and l runs livery
staole. Ihe Oldest membe is ~, the
youngest 2S; the age of the majority
ranging between those figures. All
are married, except Mr.. White, the
representative from King. The list
indicates that the legislature is
largely composed of the pioneer
residents of the Territory, one of
whom dates his advent back to the
hardy pays of 1874, while about one
halt the members can boast of con-
tinuous residence here OF nearly a
quarter Of century. Republicans
having a small majority in either
branch and Of Z on joint ballot. The
theology of the mem bersis decidedly
mixed, -Four of the nine councilmen
are farmers and we find one lawyer
among the remaining five members
There are but two lawyers in the
House of Representatives. All creeds
are representative the Methodist
Episcopal.
, 1879-10-30
LOCAL NOTICES.

gg~ A fine assortment of legal blanks
at Holcomb's. 81 U1.f
Goto Waterman & Katz for the best
carpets. at reasonable prices.
GJg~ The ARGUS is kept for sale, regu-
larly, at Mr.. iIolcolnb's Variety Store.
Gg" Two lilst-class sewing machines,
a Wilson and Il Singer, NEW, for sale.
Apply at the ARGUS office. ...
G5g Sarsaparilla and Soda Water, for
the million, at Holcomb's Variety fore.
CsAa. For Cool cigars, go to Holcomb's
, 1879-10-30
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Services will be held in St. Paul's church on
Sunday next at II A. NJ. and p. NJ. sunday
schoolat 2 r. NJ. Evening prayer on Wcdnes-
at TO-
Preaching next Sunday In the NJ. T.. Church
morning and evening, by Rev. w. |. Cosper,
pastor. Sabbath school at 2:l5 p. NV. l..
Cosper, Supt. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening at O'Clock.
, 1879-10-30
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER.

1t is natural for people suffering with
Dyspepsia and Liver complaint or any de-
rangement of the digestive organs, such
as sour stomach, sick headacre, habtual
costiyencss, palpitation Of the heart heart
burn, water-brash, gnawing and burning
pains at :he pit OF the stomach, yellow
skin. coated tongue. and disngreeable taste
in the mouth. coming up Of food after eat
ing, low spirits, 'Sc. to pHC off from day
to day buying an article tInt ticy know
las CIiir Il their leighb0r friend. or reIa-
tive. yet they have no faith in it nnlil it Is
roo late. But ifyou Will 20 10 your drug
gist and get bottle ol Green'~ August
Flower your immediate cure is rs certain
as you live. Sample bolrlcs Of this nledi-
cine can b. obtained for 10 cents to try It's
superior virtue, Regular sizes 10 cents,
Try it, two doses wi relieve any case.
, 1879-10-30

ist. "quite evcntful." The cougIom.
crate wisdom of the Territory, hsv.
ing become accustomed 10
SWINGING ROUND THE CIRCLE,
can now conduct itself, on such oc-
casions, with the ease aud dignity Of
a professional junketer. This morn
ing, at an early hour, the steamer
Zephyr was boarded at the Olym pia
wharf, by members and officers of the
legislature and accompanying friends
to the number of fifty or more.
Arriving at SteiIacoom about eleven
o'clock, "all hands" were conveyed
to the
INSANE ASYLUM,
in wagons, carriages and buggies
which we're in readiness and were
kindly placed at our disposal. In.
Productions were scarce over, and
superiluous clothing removed, before
sumptuous lunch was served at the
house of DR., Willard, the gentleman.
ly Superintendent. This over, the
party proceeded to make a tour Of
the premises, visiting the male, fe-
male and convalescent wards rcspcc-
lively.
The money appropriated for erect
ing buildings and making improve.
ments about the Asylum grounds ap-
pears to have been judiciously ex-
pended. The old wards have been
practically rebuilt, and, as far as their
sanitary condition is concerned,
have been immensely improved. The
cells have been enlarged, the ven,
tilation made thorough and sewer.
age arranged to perfection. The
new ward for convalescent patients
is model in every respect. 1t con
tains number of those who are in
fair way to be discharged as cured.
Everything about the place has an
air of neatness and comfort. The
garden shows evidence of patient in.
dustry. The fences are kept in good
repair, and all the buildings are
neatly painted.
Leaving Steilacoom at 3, P. NJ, the
party arrived at Seattle at 9:l5, an
hour or more having been spent in
Tacoma and the remainder of the
time whiled away on the boat in
whist and other diversions.
SALUTE
was fired in honor cf the dignified
body, upon the arrival of the steam
er at the wharf here; then the Seat
tie band played a few inspiring
strains; then they chesred the dig
ni6ed body; then the digni6ed body
came out on deck and chsered Seat
tie, after which all were permitted
to land in the usual orderly manner
- events taking their customary
practical turn, amid the vociferations
of "RIGHT this way, gentlemen, for
the New England hotel!"
Hon. T. Fl. Brents, Delegate to
Congress is distinguished visitor
among the party. 1t is the intention
to visit the University here, on Mon.
day forenoon, and then return to
the capital city. A. w.
, 1879-10-30

RI VII, BROKEN-DoWN, DEBGLGTATED
d u CONSTITUTIONS, BOsh male female,
mn | and all difficult cases, for which help
IU can be obtained nowhere ese-fOuud
n I'M 1 10 he so be by undeniable facts.
UEl ITRUE THEORY. No Deception.
VIII 4 The practical results offorty years.
WGLli experience will be shown To invHlids
ssu-asssi in pamphlet and circulars by address
ing the eminnently successful DIR. GEO w.
FORBES, III w. Fourth streer, Cincinnati, o.
, 1879-10-30
Sherin's Sale !
In the District Court OF the 81 Judicial
District Of Washington Territory, hold
ing terms ut Port Townsend.
ISRAEL KATZ, plaintiff, ''H
HENRY QUENLAN. leprda. +

liz ~ ~ NyClN la AZ, IGiblliIHl.T 7.
DUBLlC notice is hereby given that
l. Pursuant toa copy OF The Judgment
and order OF sale in the above entitled ac-
ton which was issued 10 me by the clerk
ofthe above llamed court on the l7th day
of September, 1879, and bearing date ot,
said day, aud Is duly certified by said clerk
under the seal of said court as required by
law, |. ii. W. Whitenrr Sheriff Of Sun
Juan county, Washington Ter. tory. have
seized and levied upon. all and singular.
the following the described rral property,
tO-wit: The north half OF the nurtIwts5
quarter of section sixteen ,lBl aud tu,
south halt OF the southwest quarter Of SET
lion nine (0) IL township lhirty-hve ,35}
north. Of range three 81 west; containiug
one hundred and sixty ,l60) acres Of hud,
and situate, lying and being IN san .Iunn
county, Washington Territory. rs lin,
property OF the defendant hamud IN said
order of sale, and will, Oh the
Kan dny of November, 1870,
at one O'Clock z. NJ, in front OF the court
house door, FridHy harbor. San Juan
county. Washington Territory. sell ut
public auction. 10 the highest bidder Tor
cash, god coin. The above described preni-
Ises, or so much thereof ~ may be re-
CURED to satisfy the said Judgement aud
order. The amount requiled'to bc made
upon said order Is the sum OF two huu.
lred aud seventy-nlne dollars and twentc-
one cents. god coin, with interest tilerr,,
from the 18Th Of September 1879, AZ inc
rate OF two per cent per mOnsl, togrtmr
with plaintitis costs, taxed NJ iorty-thlre
dollars with Increased COSTS and expenses
ofmakng said sale. ..a., d. t.l
Dated AT san Ivan, w. T., the l4ih
day OF October 1879.
.1. H' II. w. WlIlPEN OR,
Sherillof Sln Juan county, Washing
ton Territory. ao. =
, 1879-10-30

The New York Evening Post" says:
I'VE must bury our prejudices against the
Indians; and bury the Indians with our
prejudices." Correct.
, 1879-10-30

The Nalla Walla 'Union'' will have a
new office, new press and new dress.
We are always glad tonote the success OF
deserving publishers.
, 1879-10-30
CITY TAXES NOW DUE.

ALL taxes remaining unpaid on the lst
day Of November will be- placed in hands
Of co ector with 10 per cent. added. g.
35t2 N. DbHlLL, City Tr as
, 1879-10-30

SEATTLE, SATURDAY NIGar.
The events Of the day haze been
to use the language off, ho.ed tour.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-04-23
T H E
Florida Agrleulturlst

This week speaks for itself It is the Horticuturss
large pages brim full Of just such information as the ma
1--WE and the immigrant alike SEEK must have
Inc farming world is in era the old has in
great measure passed away and the opening of
new day Scientific researches and experiments by scen
lnc and pE"@tlcal men have worked a revolution and
the man who wdestawake this fact and that
Agriculture is the who Will reap the largest return
from his expenditure of brain labor and money Fully
aware OF this fact the Agriculturs of Florida have de-
Handed paper which will supply latest and best informa
ton which devoted especially to their interests 1t
is III response to this demand that the New AGR1CUI
TURsT takes the work that the Old laid down. with the
resolve on the part OF the Editor and Publishers to i'm
prove and add to it until it is conceded that it
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-04-23
" DarlingtOnia."

There is an extraordinary plant, styled
the "Darlingtonia." 1t attracts. by it's
beauty and fragrance. living insects. They
alight upon it, are eDtrapped and become
absorbed as nourishment for the singular
and treacherOus flower.
L. Virginia French, of Tennessee. has
chosen clearinghouse" for the title of her
new novel. The scene of the story is laid
in the South and the curtain rises upon it
in the new Memphis Theater in 1852 A
group of Forests bold riders are more of
an attraction in the auditorium than are
the actors on the stage.
1t is singular story, marked by the po-
etical fancy, wit and fertility of plot and
incident which have made the works of l..
Virginia French among the best by Ameri-
can writers. clearinghouse will be pub
lished as o serial in the Detroit Free Press.
The first chapters will appear in the paper
for Mays tits for sale by all newsdealers.
Those who prefer can have the paper
mailed to them direct for three months for
fifty cents by writing to the DETROIT FREE
PRESS. Detroit. Mich. If