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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-04-15
ABSENCE OF MIND.

-tScene: A sleepngcar. An absent-Ufnde'
passenger suddenly arises from his seat ant
- looks aimlessly around bim.1
- "A heavy weight is on my mind!
- I know I've left something behind!
II cannot be the brnzcn check,
For trunks which baggage-masters wreck,
For here IL is! My hat-box? No!
. .. 1t safely rests the seat bciowl
II must be, then, my new umbrella,
Ny wife will taunt me when tell her,
-, Your fifteenth since the glad New Year?
Why, bless me, no! How very queer!
7 'Tisin the rack there, plain in sight!
l.s Ny purse and ticket are all right
What fancies crowd an added head;
There's naught amiss! I'll go to bed"
o., Full peacefully he sank to rest,
If shores n peaceful sleep attest.
A tuneful hour had scarce slipped by,
81 When loud uprose an anguished cry
A crazed mans moan of lamentation--
1--WE left the baby at the station?'
-Cent,YE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-04-15

There is giant measuring six feet
eight inches in height and weighing 234
pounds, among the working population
OF Crisield, Nd. = He is a colored youth,
only nineteen years old, and has grown
up under diet consfstMg principally Of
sweet potatoes. His shoes are sixteen
inches long.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-04-15

Miss Minnie Fish, a school-teacher
in the town of Serbia, near Oswego, N.
Y, was accidentally hit by SNOWFALL
thrown by one of her scholars. The
icy missile struck her on the back of
the head, Brain fever resulted. and she
died.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-04-15

AN editor In Illinois announced the
death Of his paper thus: .sWeconcluded
to kick the bucket 1t. has been q
question of slow starvation or suicide,
and we've determined on suicide"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-04-15

An experienced mechanic writes:
!" / have tried chalk, soap, treacle and
rosin, 70 prevent slipping Of belts, but I
like oiling the belt on the inside Just be-
fore ] stop on a Saturday; it preserves
!, y and nd beats anything have tried
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-04-15

How to procure . telling effect
Communicate secret to . woman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
Death Of Gen. Garibaldi.

This eminent man died at Caprcra. Italy,
Juno 2. 10 him more than any other man
is duo tho independence and unity of Italy
Gen. Oaribaldi was born in 1907, and con-
demned to death for conspiracy against the
King Of Sardinia in 1881. Escaping to
Franco he offered his scrvccs to The Bcy Of
Tunis, and in 1886 he offered his services to
tho Republic Of Rio Grandc, where he was
taken prisoner. In 1917 hc was one of the
defenders Of Rome against The French, and
on the defeat Of the ReSolutionists fed to
Staten Island, New York. where he mnnu-
fctured soap. lie fought with tho Italians
in tho war against Austria, and in 1860
Invaded the kingdom of the Two Siclios
King Francis III abandoning Naples on
Garbadi's approach. Ills next service was
in leading q Hungarian revolt in which bo
was wounded. In 1867 he invaded the States
Of the Church and was dccisiyey defeated
by tho French and Pontifcal troops. In
1870 he offered his sword to tho French Re.
public, and had command Of some irregular
forces When Rome was occupied rs tho
Italian Capital it was expected that Guribadi
would rest content, but he then began agitat.
ing for Republic and for the recovery
Of the Italian or Trcntino provinces Of Aus.
tria.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
County Convention.

A County Convention of tho Democratic
Party of Occnco Comfy will DO hold in tho
court house at Walhalla. on Saturday, the
9th day Of July next, Mt IL O'Clock A. NJ. i,
for the purpose Of oocting County Chair
man and Secretary. and selecting delegates
to the State Convention and also to the
Congressional Convention.
Presidents Of clubs arc requested to pro-
oeed to reorganizo their clubs, rcvisc their
club rolls; aud in addition to the officers of
the club elect o member of tho County
Executive Committee and report his name to
the County Convention.
Each club " i'll be entitled to ono Delegate
in tho County Convention for every ton
members Of tho club or fraction thereof.
ROBERT Il. THOMPSON,
County Chairman.
WIN. j. STRInLINo. Secretary.
Juno l, 1882.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
Meeting Of South Union Demo
cratic Club.
TU0ALoo. s. G. Nav 81. IS

TUdALoo, s. c., May 81, 1882.
The South Union Democratic Club met accord
ing to the call Of the President.
After the object of the meeting was explained
and tho Importance of reorganization of tho
party WAS fully discussed, the following rcsolu-
tions were unanimously adopted
Resolved lst. That VIC invite the co opcra-
tion of all the clubs in the county in reorganiz-
ing the Democratic party.
I'd. Tint we sec in the reorganizne of the
Democratic party the only way to preserve
peace and quiet in our land and secure good
government for ourselves and posteriiy.
Sd. That cnch member of the club present
shall cooperate with and assist tho executive
committee TO revise tho roll and also to make n
complete enrolment Of the qualified voters
within our bounds.
dih That the proceedings of this meeting DO
published in the KEowEE COURIER, and that wo
adjourn subject 10 tho call of The President.
JOHN w. SHELOR,
President.
THOMAS d. LoEG, Secretary
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
Tokoena Locals.
ToxrrNA g

ToKEENA, s. c.. June s. 1882.
MEssRs. EDIToRs: Approaching as do your
valuable and widely circulated paper and failing
to see anything in your columns from this
vicinity, have concluded to pen you the little
news there is in our community and trust 1t may
not become The recipient Of your much dreaded
waste basket.
Mr.. Robert Hollonsworth, on aged and highly
respected citizen of this community, died very
suddenly on the evening Of tho 31st ultiIno.
His remains were inferred in the Baptist oems-
terry at Townville on tho day following his
demise. The family Of the deceased have the
profound coincidence Of The entire community in
their very sad bereavement.
Mr.. Sanford A. Burlington will teaoh class
in chirography al this place soon. Mr.. Buffing-
ton 10 an excellent pcnman and all dcsirous of
perfcctng themselves in this indispensable art
should not fail 10 attend his school.
Our corn and cotton crops are looking very
well, considering the cold weather and the
recent hail storm. Wheat md oats ore very fine
indeed, and think tho farmers may safely
rely on rcaping IN abundant harvest this year.
am informed that several cases of hydro
phobia have appeared among The canine popu-
lation in the nciglborhood of Cedar Grove
Church, but cannot vouch for the authenticity
Of the report.
The health Of our community is now very
good, the mump rampage having subsidized.
j. e. IT.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
Pendleton Itens.
PENDLRToN, 8. c., June 8,

P.NDLEToN, S. u, June D, 1852.
As there are several correspondents writing
for your valuable paper, permit me to add o
word or two from this quarter.
First. that the wheat and oat drops ore very
good
Second, that tho cotton crop is sorry SO much
80 that some Of the farmers are plowing II up
and planting In corn.
Third, that fruit is plentiful, suoh as peaches,
apples, pears So.
Fourth, that maddogs are reported In This
neighborhood and several dogs have been
killed that were supposed to havo gone mad.
Mr.. Kane Madden had one of his littlo children
bitten by maddog recently. It has not proved
fatal as yet.
Fifth, That gardens are looking Aourishing,
with fine prospect for vegetables.
Sixth, that E. b. Murray and B. F. Cray
ton, Democrats, and w. w. Russell, Greenbaoker,
wero 10 have spoken at Sandy Syringe on satur-
day. t. P. II.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
Organize ! Organize!
Rocks OF THE STATE DEMOCRATIC ExEoUr,Ys
COMMITTEE.

COLUMBIA, S. c., May 10, 1882.
A Convention Of the Democratic Party Of
South Carolina will assemble at Columbia
on Tuesday. the lst Of August proximo at
IL O'Clock NJ, in tho hall Of the House of
Representatives, to nominate candidates for
State offioors and to transact such other bust
neos as the Convention may deem proper
Each County is entitled by the Constitution
OF tho Party to as many delegates as it has
Represen tatives in both branches of the
General Assembly,
The County Chairman of the several
Counties in tho State will tako such steps
ns arc necessary to carry out this call and
for tho election Of delegates to this Conven-
ton. BY order Of tho Committee.
JAMES L. IZLAR, Chairman.
JonN P. THOMAS, Jr., Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
Attention, Seneca Democratic
C111h

In accordance with the notice Of the Chairman
Of the Democratic Party of Oconcc County,
notice is hereby given that there will be meet
ing Of the Seneca Democratic Club on Saturday.
the 18th day Of June, 1882. at 2 O clock p. NJ,
in Maj. d. F. Sloan's warcroom, for the purpose
of reorganizing. elccting delegates to the County
Convention md ransacting such other business
as may como before the meeting a prompt
attendance Of the members is earnestly re-
quested. SLOAN 7. STRIBLING,
President.
8. J. McELRoY, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
Arrested.

CHARLESTON S. c., May 30.--The State
Supervisor of Registration was arrested twice
to-day for refusing TO allow the United States
Deputy Marshals to remain so near him as in
his Judgment to impede the free registration
Of voters in Fourth Ward. In each case the
Supervisor waived on examination and gave
bond for his appearance at the November
term of the court. Tho Supervisor bases his
action on the decision of United States Judge
Hughes. of Virginia, defining the powers of
Deputy Marshals.
On Thursday afternoon General w. N.
Taft was arrested, charged with having un-
lawfully, willully and with forco and arms
assaulted and iDtimidated, interrupted and
interfered with several persons while in the
act Of registering in tho Fourth Ward Of
Charleston. MIR. Taft gave bail in tho sum
of $1,000. The case will probably be tried
at the Court Of General Sessions which com
vcnes today tMondoy). Judge Aldrich pre-
gliding. The penalty for the offenso is ST..
600 or Imprisonment not exceeding one year,
or both.
CINCINNATI, June "a Times. Star spo-
cial from Ca'lcttsburg, Ky, says: "A masked
mob at three o'clock this morning came by
rail from Ashland and took George Ellis
from Jail conveying him to Ashland near tho
scene of tho murder and outrage OF the
Gibbons girls last December and hanged him
to sycamore trco. George Ellis was con-.
victed of manslaughter yesterday on indct-
ment for the murder of theso girls. 1t was
his testimony that convicted William Neal
and Ellis Croft, who arc now in jail in Lex.
ingtoD, KY"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08

The Rev. Robert Collyer spoke Sunday night
in the Church Of tho Messiah, New York, upon
Emerson" Whom ho rose to begin his lecture
ho said: II sec p. T. Barnum sitting in n back
pew Of this church, and I invite him TO como
forward and take seat in my family pew.
MIR. Barnum always gives mo good seat in his
circus and want to give him good ono in my
church." Mr.. Barnum took the scat amid the
smiles of the congregation. Mr.. Collyer then
began his lecture.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
Attention, Walhalla Democratic
Club!

In accordance with the notice of tho Chairman
of the Democratic Party Of Oconce County, notice
Is hereby given that there will be meeting Of
tho Walhalla Democratic Club on Saturday, the
24th day OF June, 1882, nt ! | o'clock A. NJ. in
the Court House, for the purpose of rcorganiz-
ing, electing delegates to the County Convention
and transacting such other business as may
como before the meeting. A prompt attention
Of the members is earnestly requested.
D. A. SMITH, President
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
Representation in tho State Con-
Iyanfinro

SOhOAO11s
We have noticed recently several articles in
our exchanges on tho subject Of increased rep
reBcntation Of the counties in the State Con-
vention. We have no doubt but that a larger
convention would be moro representative of the
wishes of the people and give greater satisfaction.
This, however. does not meet what, in our OPT
nion is needed. The basis Of representation is
wrong The representation is bnsed, not upon
the numerical strength of the Democracy in
each county, but upon the numbers Of the whole
population, both Democrat and Republican.
a large county, for instance Rchland, with a
Democratic population Of not exceeding 1925,
has six representatives; while Pickcus, with the
same population, has only three. Again, Sum
tor has population of 0,073 Democrats and
gets five members to the State Convention;
while Oconcc, with II, ,o5G Democratic popula-
tion, gets only three. This is not fair. The
basis Of representation should not bo upon the
numerical strength Of Tho whole body of The
people of the coanty, but upon tho strength Of
the party in each county. The manner of rep
rescnation now has had tho effect heretofore
of allowing The counties in tho lower country
to nominate tho officers and the country the
pleasure Of elocting them. This ought not so
to be. Tho State Executive Committee, while
engaged in the work of increasing tho repre-
Rentation, should change tho basis from tho
numerical strength Of caoh county to the
strength of tho Democracy in each county.
With the present make up of conventions the
only interest tho up country has in the matter is
the pleasure Of q vote for the names of the low
counties Tho low counties havo the power
based on this unjust representation and use it,.
Mr.. Charley Lorans, white, was bruay
murdered at Laurens c. H., on Saturday last
by Joe Macon, negro. The parties fell out
about the showing Of push car. Tho negro
struck Mr.. Lorans q severe blow the side of
his head with heavy picco of hickory timber
he was carrying, crushing in his skull and
causing his doath in short time. The murderer
made his escape and is still at large.
The number Of deaths in Charleston ond-
ing juno Sd, was 33-whitcs 10, colored %
in the Court of Sessions at Aiken last.
week Virgil Briggs was found guilty of Tho
murder of Jabez Frankly and sentenced to
bo hanged on the 1lth Of August next. Also
in the same court Robert Parker was con.
yiccd of poisoning his wifo and sentenced to
be banged en- tho 25lh Of August noxt
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
Commencement.

Commencement is mt hand and cordial
invitation to attend is extended you. An
extra attempt will be made at Norman's
Crystal Drug Store to entortain tho patrons
OF this well established house during thoir
visit. Soda water will be served in the best
style and most palatablo manner. Fresh
candies, too sweet to mention, will also DO
ono of the features Of this great exposition.
Aud last, but not lcnet, that fine lot of
jcwch'y is always opon for inspection.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
l2S,14l
10000
30,196
10000
$1,000
l66,586
EEyansyille, Ind, Journal,1

Mr.. Frank s. Mueller, 925 W. Franklin
Street. cited to Journal reporter the case Of
mr. Henry Rhenick. who for four years suf-
forcd with rheumatism, which was cured by
tho use Of two bottles Of St Jacobs Oil,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08

plug Tobacco, measuring four or
five inches each way. Every
pound Of it makes eight quarts Of
tomatoes in tho original state.
Tomatoes may now be raised with
advantage, like so many other
things, whenever their is an cyapo-
rator at hand. The manufacture
Of cvaporatcd fruit by the individ-
ual farmer and orchardist has
populariscd the industry the future
ofwhich it would be difficult oven
to anticipate. With ali apparatus
Of universal adaptation and suited
20 the wants ofthe large or small
orchardist and fairly managed, the
business is made both rcmunera-
tive and pleasant. Few farm inn
plements can be SO continuously
employed, beginning with the early
summer berries, vegetables and
fruits, extending it's usefuloss
through the winter upon the fall
crops, tho daily wasting products
Of the farm suggesting its use and
intoxicating the maxim, ''It is not
what we mako, but what we save,
that accumulates wealth"
AN ASTONISHING ASSERTION. .-"Truo,
with oorrcotion,' is the title of an EDITORIAL
10 Mr.. Cyrus w. Fields paper, tho New
York Mat and Express 1t will astonish
the Southern people to learn that what this
Republican paper saysis true il tho following
extract from the Utica ObscrUer:
"When President Arthur succeeded to
the Chief mogistracy last September, there
was just one important daily paper in tho
home city Of New York which was really
friendly to him. That was tho Commercial
Adveniscr. The other Republican journals
tho Times, the AuH, tho Evcatng Post
and tho IriGunc--wcro all against him.
In eight months tho President has suc-
ccedcd in confirming the distrust aud dislike
of tho last named four, and alternating tho
Commercial too Thus Mr.. Arthur finds
himself, at the beginning of tho last third
Of his first year in Office, without tho
friendship and support of single Repub-
lican paper in tho metropolis Of which he is
citizen.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
Fond dn Lao Commonweal,h, |

Mr. S. Clark. one of Fond du I.ao's Oldest
citizens, states: | hnro used St. jacobs Oil
and nm we'll satisfied that it is splendid
article to relieve pain and that very quickly.
Petersburg, Va Juno "A destructive
hail and wind storm occurred this evening,
extending from Halifax to Garysburg, N. c.,
distance cf ten miles. Several houses wero
blown down and large trees uprooted. Ma
til6a Gray, colorcd. and her two daughters,
4 and years old. living near Garysburg,
were killed by the blowing down of thcir
house. Other members Of tho family mar.
rowly escaped alive. Tho hail stones wore
as largo ns ones fist. 1t is feared thcro
was much destruction Of crops. Trains from
The South have been delayed by the fallen
trees.
DELIGHTFUL NovEI.TY ladies prefer
Fioreston Cologne becansc they find this
lasting combination of exquisite perfumes a
delightful novelty.
~ Coon REcIrE.-A Indy correspondent
in Marion, s. c., writes: "Dont forget to
publish once year, anyway, tho recipe for
cure Of consumption that came out in The
Amcricaa Framcr last year, calling for 4
ounces gIycerine, 2 ounces alcohol, 9 OUNCES
water AMI l grain morphine; and to blister
the chest with tartar cmctic ointment We
have had two cases Of coughs in our own
family of years standing completely
cured; aud we gHve it to number, every
one of which pronounces it blessing I
gave it to consumpive friend iu tho last
stages, and it relieved his hard spells of
coughing very much. Even in whoopiug
cough it is relief. Ny father, who
weighs ever opioi"n, says that simple re-
cipe is worth moro than years Of subscrip.
ton money to YOUR papcr'
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08

A DELfGHTrUL NovELTY ladies prefer
Fioreston Cologne bccanse they find this
lasting combination of exquisite perfumes q
delightful novelty.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08
From the Grccnvlle News.
A Suggestion for Redistricting
the State.

Congressional District population of one
hundred and forty-two thousand tzo hun
dred und thirty.one. We givo below
natural arrangement of tho counties of tho
State iuto Congressional Districts, and do
this in tabular form for tho convenience
of those interested 10 the welfare of the
State. Total population, 995,622; Con-
gressional District population, 142,23l:
l Dist-Oconee 1926
Pickens l4,39I
Grecnvilu 37.494
Andersen Il 83,6l3
Atbcville 40,822
Total l42,576
Dist-lIaurens 29,444
Ncwberry 26,497
fdgcGeld 1886
Lexington 1880
Richland 23,5S5
Total l48,962
8 Dist Spartanburg 4O.4OS
Union "a 08l
York 30.7l3
Fairfield 27766
Chester 4l52
Total l48, l2l
1 Dist-Lancastor 16903
Chesterfield 16345
Kershaw 2l,538
Darlington 34,4S5
Marlboro 20,598
Marion 34,107
Total 1896
5 Dst-Clarendon 1880
Sumter 37,037
Georgetown 1860
Williamsburg 24,llO
Horry 1854
Total 1851
6 Dist Barnwell 30,85S
Orangeburg 4l,395
Hampton 1S,767
Aiken 28,12l
Total 12S,14l
Z Dist-Charleston 10000
Beaufort 3O.l96
Berkeley 10000
Collcton $1,000
Total l66,586
This arrangement will always give US
(Democrats) five of the seven congressman
and it would be the part Of political wisdom
to arrange the districts, DOW that VIC have
it in our power, SO that VIC may at oil events
count on having ct least five of tho seven
Congressman. 1t will never do for US to
undertake to got moro than five Democratic
Districts. 1t will not be wise to jcopordize
tho interests Of tho whole State, in order
to crafty our low country friends. Better
be certain of five than risk seven.
DEMOCRAT
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08

WoRTH REMEMBERrNG.-No that good
times are again upon us it is worth remcm :
bcring that no one can enjoy tho pcasantes
surroundings if in bad health. There are
hundreds of miserable people going
about with disordered stomachs, liver
or kidneys. when bottle of Parkor's Ginger
Toric woald do them moro good than oil the
medicines thoy have ever tried.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08

Mr.. S. Clark, one of Fond du Lao's Oldest
citizens, states: hnro used St. jacobs Oil
and am we'll satisfied that it is a splendid
article to relieve pain and that very quickly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-06-08

3. ]. McELRoY, Secretary.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-03-10
The Other Side.
Editorsl Yindicator:

Edtt0rs VaHdscat0T:
noticed in your last issue that an ''In-
quirsr" desired information as to the work
ing Of prohibitory liquor laws where they
have been tried. will give him little Of
what he wishes and hope he may be both
interested and benefited. Maine being
tho only State where the plan bias had a
fair trial will take 1t as an example. The
population of that State has diminished
under the system. 1t absolutely fell off
between 1860 and 1870 and since then has
only gained few Thousand. In 1851 when
the Maine law went into operation the
city of Portsmouth, Me-, had population
of q, 900 and 200 places where liquor was
sold; it has now about 10000 and 800 rum
shops. There are more arrests for drum
kenness in Maine than in the whole EN-
pire of Germany With forty times the pop
ulation. An examination of an official re-
port of Judge Goddard, one of the highest
judicial authorities ia that State. shows
that during the period in which their pro-
hibitory law has been in force marder has
increased 425 per cent; granddaughter 400
per cent; rape 800 per cent; attempts at
rape, 500 per cent. The general increase
of high crimes has been 379 per cent. In-
sanity and suicide have increased far out
Of proportion to the slight increase in pop
ulation claimed by some. In 1878 the d.
vorces were one for every 379 men and
women in the State. The'use of narcotic
drugs has increased with frlghtful rapid
ty. A British Consul testifying before
the House of Lords, recently said, ''a long
residence of nearly fourteen years in Maine
has given me unusual opportunities for
studying this question, and have no hes
itation in reafirming that the Maine pro-
hibition law has been a failure; that the
actual good it may have produced has been
more than counterbalanced by the hypoc-
racy and consequent decentralization of a
very large class, who are nominally and
politically prohibitionists, who are not
consistent in their own conduct, of which
have daily proof"
FACTS,