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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-31
ABSURD.

The Presidents friends say that
healthy and robust as he is, the constant
strain Of meeting and talking with Office
seekers is beginning already to tell on
him. In point Of fact, this burden is
greater than any man can bear, but IN
der our present system it cannot be
helped. The nuisance is constantly in
ereasing and it will soon amount to the
signing OF his own death warrant for a
man to accept the Presidency unless a
change Is had. This is one Of the
peculiar efforts Of the Associated Press
to make itself interesting and manu
facture maudlin sympathy for its friends.
II the stalwart President has never
wilted under the assaults OF New York
button.holers. he will probably survive
the similar attacks upon him in his pres
emit place. If he succumbs he will be
the first President that has ever been
talked to death. A man who perishes
in this way certainly cannot have the
backbone that Mr.. Arthnr's friends
credit him with. It is not consistent
with the Presidents previous history to
apprehend that he will be carried away
from persistent ofice-seekers on q peanut
shell. 1t would be q truly narrowing
picture to see a politician. who received
the finishing touches Of his education in
the custom house of New York City,
weakening thus, as did Caesar when
overtaken by a fever in Spain. he cried,
"tiive me sone drink. Tityrus," like q
nick oirl
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-31
Gnrfka Dailp Sentinel.
DECEMBER 81. 1881
TILE CHINA TRACE

Some facts respecting the foreign trade
of China deserve attention. There are
nineteen Chinese ports open Tor
foreign commerce, without incind-
ing Hong Kong, which is in fact
a British port outside OF the SUI
peryision Of the Chinese customs.
OF these ports the chief are NingPo,
Wenchow, Foochow, Tamsui, Ia
kow, Annoy, Swatwo, Canton, Pakhoi,
Kuingchew, Chefoo, Iehung, Tien-tsin
and Fcwchang. The total value OF the
foreign trade through these ports
amounted in 1880 to GAG, 1881, the
exports amounting to f22, 594, 1853, the
imports reaching f23, 6S4,0lS OF this
trade far the larger part is with Great
Britain and her dependencies. The
value Of British trade aggregated 3d.
SIS, 7O2, while that OF the continent OF
Europe is "a, 4O6, 259, and the United
States gets only a pal.ry 1891, 1892.
Why our country cuts so small a figure
when it should take the lead is a ques-
ton it is worth the while for our Con-
gressmen to consider. This country FUR
nishes an abundance OF the articles China
most needs and imports most heavily.
Three quarters OF the sheetiDgs imported
by China are OF American manufacture.
American drills and shirtings figure on
the list. Among the imports are timber,
flour, coal, watches, kerosene oil, win
dow glass, clocks, opera glasses. cutlery,
and even condensed milk. In fact, ex-
cspting opium, Of which f9.3S3,3ll
worth was imported. this country sup
plies almost every article China buys az
cheaply as England a do so. and
strange to say q large amount OF the
goods taken from these ports by British
traders are sold in America. These facts
deserve the careful study OF our Con-
gressional economists, and may have an
important bearing on future tariff legis-
l1finn
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-31
PACIFIC COAST ADvICES.
OF r. f. MeyerIsuit for
ESQ. oO0-saIe Of the Alexander
mime at EVANSVILLE for s67G.00O
Sierra Nevada Assessment
Meeting OF the Chamber OF Com
merce-Six Perfectly Formed fe-
male Children mt n Birth.
isrEc1AL TO rHz sExrIxKL.I


sAx FRAxcrsco, Dec. 3O.-F. Z. Meyer, who
keeps a drug store at the corner Of Seventh
and Center s~ireets, oakland. shielded this
morning by taking cyanide Of potassium. No
cause is assigned for the act.
J. b. Cooper, treasurer Of the Alexander
Mining Company, was taken into custody this
Afternoon by oficer Harper on FIVE charges Of
felony. The complainant, j. L. Sanford, al
leges that Cooper appropriated S3,416 ia va
riouz sums.
estate for So, 900, which he claims as interest
on an award made him in compromising legal
difficulties Of the estate.
The Alexander mine at Grantsville, Nye
County. Nevada, has been sold to Ferdinand
Van Zandt, for 81 Eastern company. for the
sum OF sG76,0O0. The money wss paid down
in one check. Ihe assessment en- the stock
has been rescinded and dividend Of 50 per
share declared payable Immediately at the
office in this city. The total of this dividend
tslOo,oooJ is the residue in the treasury after
payment OF the eJDpAny's debts
Sierra Nevada leyies an assessment Of 81.
At q special meeting Of the hambe of
to-day q letter WAS read from Sena-
tor Miller, in reply to 3 communication sent
him by the Chamber. respecting the Insult
cheney Of the hsrbor defenses on the Pacific
Coast. Senator Miller said in his letter thai
the matter Of harbor defenses OF this coast
EdCDAA as AAAt 49,
hearty support.
Edwin Booth telegrsphs from Boston to
Mrs. Piercy of this city, the mother Of Samuel
W. Piercy. the young California actor, that the
reports concerning his serious illness are
greatly exaggerated. Mr.. Pierey is not dan
g~erously ill, but is unable to play at present.
A special meeting was held to-day by the
Chamber Of Commerce relative to the survey
of the Alaskan Coast. The meeting was ad-
dressed by Professor George Davidson OF the
e. 8. Coast and Geodetic Survey, who has Wis
tied Alaska several times, and who stated that
q survey Of that reg on would be Of great
commercial importance TO the Pacific Coast.
| The Chamber of Commerce unanimously
adopted a resolution asking Congress to make
q sufBcien. spproprist ion to continue and COM
plete the survey Of Alaska with reference to
| its varied resources.
Los AyeELEs, Dec. 30.-Dr. Joseph Kurtz oil
this city was called upon yesterday morning
by an American woman named Cruy. living at
Florence, this county, who was premsturely
delivered Of six perfectly formed female chill
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-31

Plymouth IN. o. Dec. 2s.-on Saturday som
negroes were fghting, and when the tow
Constable attempted to stop the row he wa
wounded MORALLY, and another white mai
was stabbed. On Tuesday four arrests wer
made, and the parties bound over. On tn
way to the jail the sheriff was attacked b.
negroes aud the prisoners escaped. They ar
still at large. The doctors attending the dyini
man were also STACKED. The rioters are armet
and defy the civil authorities In Plymouth, ant
the Governor has ordered several companies O
militia to town.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-31
ARIZONA.
Critical Condition of Marshal carp
He Will Probably Die-Others
in Danger of Assassination.

ToMBsrosK, Dec. 3U.-The condition of q.
s. Marshal carp is critical. Tn surgeons
this afternoon took out a fractured bone in the
arm above the elbow. The shot penetrating
the back, above the left hip. passed through
the body and lodged near the point of the hip
bone, above tho groin. The doctors say that
the chances are four to one against his recov-
cry. The local authorities are doing nothing
to capture the assassins. SO far as is known.
A telegram has been sent to q. s. Marshal
Deke at Prescott, informing him of the state
Of affairs here. Judge Spicer, Marshals Rich
baugh, Williams. Wyatt. carp, and others, are
momentarily in danger Of assassination.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-31

ASK no woman her age. Never joke
with a policeman. Do not play chess with
q widow. Never contradict a man that
shutters. Be civil to rich uncles and aunts.
Your Oldest hat, Of course, for an evening
party. Always sit next the carver, II you
can, at dinner.-Philadelphia Quiz.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-31

YoUNo Keepitup says his mother-in-law
is like q Fenian torpedo-she goes off when
he isn't touching her. BLESS your soul"
said his ~neighbor Ofnldri, "my mother
in-law is like q Quaker gun-she's been
with US ever aimee last May and you can't
make her go off,"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-31

NORFOLK Dec. 30-There are no further
reports Of violence from the riot at Plymouth.
but the town Is still in q state OF intense ex.
element and apprehension. Governor Jarvis
ts en- route thither. and has telesrsphed the
proper officers OF that section TO repair to the
town and institute an immediate and thorough
nyestigatton.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-31

nlegitimate child. He declares the charge q
blsckmsiliog one. and protests his innocence.
At his own request be has been relieved Of his
pastoral duties pending the trial. which viii
take place in q short time.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-31
The Cannon-CampbelI Case

WAsHTYoroN, Dec. S0.-The Star says the
general sentiment Of the members Of the
House Committee on Elections, in regard TO
Cannon Campbell case from Utah, is that
neither Of them is entitled to q seat in the
House. The committee will first inquire into
the subject Of whether Cannon IL or 10 not an
alien. The Anal decision will. however. be In
all probability that the whole matter will be
referred back to tho people Of Utah for 9 new
election.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-31

A WOMAN can dress her hair to make
herself look ten years younger, but the
best a man can do 10 to partly cover a bald
spot and feel that he Is a deceiver.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-06-16
Pickens Court and the Crops.

Court at Pickens adjourned on Wednesday,
tho 9Th instant. The grand jury returned q
true bill against Mack Gowan, colored, for
murder, but the case, on motion, in behalf of
the defendant, was continued on account of
the absence of his attorney. Mr.. A. Blythe,
Upon afidavits an order was passed grant
ing bail on his fling bond of 81 500 with
good sureties.
True bills were returned in several small
offenscs. but the parties being on bond the
cases were continued.
Not single case was tried and the petit
jurors we're discharged early Monday after
noon. Tuesday and Wednesday were de-
voted to equity causes and good deal of bu I.
siness was worked off.
Judge Hudson is clear thinker and good
lawyer and his manner uf doing tho business
of the court renders him popular and off.
cient judge. We trust he may long adorn
the bench Of our State.
On our way by private conveyance we OBJ
served the crops to be clean and 10 fno grows
ing order. We think corn and cotton along
the road in our county are better and larger
on the average than in Pickens, though we
did not pass through tho best cotton soction
OF Pickens. Tho best patches of cotton we
saw on the upper road were owned and cul-
tivated by Isaac Morgan. colored man, liv.
ing milo and half above Old Pick ons.
Wo saw no cotton on the road to Columbia
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-06-16
The Culture Of Tobacco.

Tobacco growing, wherever it has been
properly followed, has never failed to yield
largo profit to the farmer and to produce
general wealth and development. In an arr
ticle sometime back we showed from statis-
tics compiled by the United st ates Depart.
ment of Agriculture that the average yield
per acre in those States where tobacco was
grown varied from $35 to over 500 in value,
and further that from the character of our
soil and climate as we'll as from experiments
on a small scale We could in this county count
with certainty on an average return from
tobacco culture Of $40 to $50 per acre. Be-
sides, it's growth does not conflict materially
with other staples planted here and its best
yield can generally be realized from fresh
lands, which planted in corn or cotton do not
prove remunorative. We do not say that
any one crop should be grown to the exclu.
sion of others, but surely staple wkich
commands cash at all times, yields moro
profitable return than cotton and is we'll
adapted to our soil and climate, should not be
neglected.
The want Of good mandatory here and
the fear of getting into trouble with tho
revenue laws have contributed largely to di-
vert tho attention and labor Of our people
from tobacco. This difficulty need no longer
be apprehended. Mr.. E. A. Pendley has
opened and put into full operation
the tobacco factory of Col. j. j. Norton,
which had been suspended sometime and is
now buying leaf tobacco at the highest cash
priccs. lie has engaged in the business
Capt. France. an experienced tobacconist, and
one who for years has made tho curing and
manufacture of tobacco specialty. In fact
he is said to have been the moving
aprit in establishing the tobacco industry in
Buncombe County, North Carolina, some
years ago, having managed successfully the
earliest factories putup ut Ashevile. Undor his
supervision here Mr.. Pendley ia sending out
some first quality of chewing tobacco, and if
our people will grow tobacco for market thoy
cannot only find ready sale for it at good
prices, but they will derive profit to them-
selves and improve the value Of lands and
the wealth Of our county.
The snbjoined article shows what it's cul.
ture has done for Buno ombo County in u
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-06-16
whioh would compare with Il, and seldom at
this season Of tho year have wo seen bettor
worked or larger cotton.
Musical Convention.

The Singing Convention Of Oooneegcoapty
will convene with the hauga Church on Friday
before the second Sabbath 10 July and continue
In session until Sunday.
Every choir, singing school, Sabbath school
and society in tho county in which music is
conducted are requested to be represented in
this meeting.
Revs. +. l.. Sisk and G. II. Carter are expected
to address the convention on Friday.
Let us l,ayo a full attendance Of the members,
delegates and community on Friday.
j.. All leaders Of music and Sabbath school
workers ore requested 10 see that their societies
ore represented. W. ". HLEATHERS,
Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-06-16

e. PREJUDICE KiLLs.-"E Eleven years our
suffered bed s.o Of ans %siy under
the worst) physioians, who gave her disease,
various names but no relief, aud now she is
restored to us in good healthlby as simple
remedy as Hop Bitters that We had puohed
at for two year, before using Il. We earnest
ly hope and pray that no one else will let
their sick eaAer as We did, on account Of
prejudice against so good medicine as Hop
Bitters."-Fhe Parents.- telegram.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-06-16

What is the greatest Of oil! oonundrums1
Life because We must all give it up.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-06-16

Horses and mules are dying in many
counties in Alabama.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-06-16
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TEE1 NGGss
Ms6y- For sn6scription, 81 go per amna,,,,
styitsly inSaovanes;, for sip monshs, rs cents.
s6S- Advertisements inserted at one dollar per
sqtdye Of ono inch or less for tho first insertion
and f/ty cents for each subsequent Insertion.
eG Obituary Notices erceeding .Rvs lines
7Hi6a6es Of Respect, Communications ef a per.
sonal character, xhen admissible, and Anno4,,cs
,aents Of Candidates will BE- charged for as adver.
tisements. {yt& & f&}Yl'4 &sjt
R6y- JOB Printing neatly and eheaply executed
s6s. Necessity compete Us to adhere slrictly
to the req,Hrenasnts Of Cash Pay,asnts
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-06-16
A Suggestion.

WALnALLA, 8. G., Juno 13, 1887.
EDlToRs KEowEE CouRIxR; In your issue of
the OH instant you publish circular Of Col. A..
=. Butler in regard to tho collection Of speoi-
mems of our products.
Perhaps It is not generally understood that.
the Agricultural Department Of South Carolina
are collecting specimens of agricultural, mineral
and mechanical productions Of our State for
exhibition at Columbia, s. c., and Atlantn, Co. =.
where apartments are arranged for each county.
Believing the productions of Oconee county
to be inferior TO mono in the State, We earnestly
request the people of Ooonee to move in this
matter 80 as to carry off the palm.
Arrangements might be made for room at.
the Court House where these specimens can be
deposited, labeled with the names of the con-
tribntors and then forwarded from time to timo
to the Department at Columbia.
Having the interest of our county at heart and
desirous of seeing her resources displayed I
will donate portion of my time 10 the collec-
ton of tho specimens, making preparation for
shipment, So, provided the proper interest is
manifested.
Let mo say 10 the farmers Of Oconee, COM
mence AT once to collect such specimens as oatsx
wheat, rye, barley, Timothy hay, clover, grasses
and other forage plants, herbs, roots Sc. Later
In the season collect specimens Of milet, rice,
sorghum, broom corn, tobacco, corn and cotton,
sweet and Irish potatoes. SO. AS our woods
furnish great variety of timber, sections of
the same with the bark should be gotten out and
brought TO Walhaila.
And now word to tho ladies' of Oconee: AS
fruits and vegetables, SO, como under your
sphere, would urge upon you to gather ino
samples Of all varieties. either canned, preserved
in glass, or send the matured fruit in good con-
dition TO Walhalla, where they will be properly
preserved and prepared for shipment.
Hoping these suggestions will find a ready
response by all those who arc interested in the
honor and glory Of Oconee and that We will do
our level best to the accomplishment Of this
great enl, am yours, truly,
G. WANNER.
lCambridgeport, (Mass.) American Protes-
tant
A lady friend Of ours called the other day
aud stated that her husband had seen ST..
jacobs Oil advertised in our paper, he uaed
it for rheumatism and was convinced OF its
merits.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-06-16

A lady friend Of ours called the other day
and stated that her husband had seen St.
jacobs Oil advertised in our paper, he nsed
1t TOR rheumatism and was convinced Of its
merits.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-06-16

Monday evening, at 8 O'Clock. Mr.. J. w.
Shelor, of Walhalla, S. c., one of the gradu-
ates of Adger College Of the olass Of 1878,
delivered tho address before tho Alumni AS,
sociation.
MIR. Shelor is q gentleman of very fine
personal appearance, of we'll trained mind
and has that energy and pluck which insures
success at any undertaking to which hSs may
put his hands. lilo is n member of the Wal
halla Bar and has future of great useful
ness before him in his profession.
The subject chosen by him for the basis of
his address was characteristics of mankind
tho road to success" His style and manner
were plain and simple, yet foroible. The
subject was considered first, the two
fold nature of man, the mind and body.
The body was but the case that enclosed tho
mind, the casket that contained the level.
This being 60, the mind was the most valua.
Bile and precious portion of mans nature and
therefore demanded their most careful attcn.
ton. The mind being thus the attendant of
tho oody, though it's superior, being immor.
tai, was influenced by several important par.
ticulars.
Let. The qualities inherited by it's possessor
from its parents. The vices as we'll as the
virtues of the parent were transmitted and
this inheritance of the body produced a
strange, yot wonderful power on the mind,
which often overwhelmed the will aid
brought ruin and destruction.
I'd. Training by parents. Parents might
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-06-16

lCambridgeport. (Mass.l American Prote.-
TINT
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-19
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

The tive Houses of Congress on
Wednesday met in joint convention
in the House of Representatives for
the purpose of counting the electoral
vote. Vice President Wheeler pre-.
sided, and the. count took place in
the presence of an immense crowd of
spectators. The vote Of Georgia was
not counted. Senator Thurman, act
ing for the tellers, announcing. when
the electoral certificates had all been
read, that Garfield and Arthur had
received GA votes. and Hancock and
English LA votes If Georgia be not
counted, and 155 if 1t should be count
ed, but that in either event Garfield
and Arthur had received majority,
and were duly elected. The Vice
President then declared them elected
according to the laws and Constitu-
ton of the country. In the Senate,
the Pension Appropriation bill, ap-
propriating SIT 900, 900, was passed,
as was the Legislative Appropria-
ton bill in the House. In the
Senate on Thursday the bill appro-
priating 5000, 900 for the erection of a
tire-proof hall of records in Washing
ton was passed. as were also a num-
Der of private bills. The Postal
Appropriation bill was taken up. 1t
appropriates 2,475, 1882. An amend
ment appropriating S1,0O0,0OO for
subsidies to American vessels carry
ing the mails was offered, and the
remainder of the session vas spent in
debate thereon, but no action was
reached. The morning hour was
dispensed with In the House, and,
after the passage of several private
bills, the House went into committee
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-19
MARYLAND ITEMS.

Edgar L. Rect, one of the editors
and proprietors of the CatOctin CJor-
ion, was married on the 9th inst, to
Miss Sallie E. Kirkus. of Titles
town, Pa.
J. J. Fenton, a we'll known politi-
clan of the Managers" wing of
Maryland Democracy, has just been
appointed deputy clerk of the Su-
perier Court of Baltimore.
The farm of the late Conrad Schultz,
near Middletown, containing forty
nine acres, has been sold at 1885 per
acre; fourteen acres of woodland
were also sold at $5.15 per acre.
The pestoffice at New Church..
Accomac county, Wa, and George
Covington's carriage shop were burn
ed on the night of the 9Th inst. The
posteffice building belonged to VIM.
Marshall, of the firm of Marshall &
Fallen, of Baltimore.
The following gentlemen have been
elected trustees of Patapsco Institute,
a female seminary at Ellicott City !:
Henry r. Hazelhurst, Samuel X.
George, Henry E. Wootton, James
Maccubin and Charles ID. Ligen, who
was chosen to fill the vacancy in the
board occasioned by the death of his
father, Ex-Governor T. Watkins
Ligen. Mr.. Hazelhurst was chosen
president of the beard.
The rains Of the past few days
caused the breaking up Of the ice
formed on the falls of the Patapsco,
and on Thursday night the ice CONS
meaced to move down the river. The
stream gradually rose, and for a while
considerable apprehension was felt
by persons dwelling along its banks.
The ice came down in huge masses.
some pieces measuring over thirty
inches in thickness, but no damage
was done, so far as reported. beyond
breaking away about thirty feet of
the breast of the dam at the Union
Cotton Factory. which will necessi-
tate suspension of work for several
days. At Elysville, the seat of Jas.
A. Gary's cotton factory, the water
rose to and above the railroad bridges,
and fear was entertained that they
would be swept away, and heavily
loaded cars were placed upon them
to weight them down. On the Bal
timore county side Of the river at
that pOint the water assembled into
the road and up to the fences around
the houses, and for some time excite
ment ran high among the people, but
happily all danger passed without
doing any damage at that point.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-19

The independent, of Cumberland,
did not make its appearance as usual
last week. The contract under which
the independent had been printed on
the Times press had expired, and a
new press, which had been purchased
failed to arrive in time to work of
the paper last week. The publisher
assures his patrons the paper will be
issued as usual next week.