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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23
State and County
Election Notice..

I'm ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, tho 18th day of NOVEMBER,
1890. ut the various voting Precincts es,
tablished by law in Oconce county, TO,
tho following State Officers, to wit:
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Score
tary Of State, State Treasurer, Attorney
General, Comptroller General, Adjutant
and Inspector General and Suporintend-
ont of Education.
Also, for tho following County Officers,
to-wit:
Two Representatives, one Probate
Judge, ono School Commissioner, and
three County Commissioners.
I Also, at tho same time and places there
will be submitted to the qualified electors
one Constitutional Amendment relating
to the Office of tho Board Of County
commissioners. Z"
The polls will open ut seven O'Clock in
tho forenoon and close at four O'Clock in
the afternoon.
At the close of tho election the Mana
gors shall immediately proceed publicly
to count the ballots. Within three days
thereafter tho Chairman of the Board
Of Managers, or ono of them to be desig-
mated in writing by the Board, shall de-
liver. to tho Commissioners of Election
tho poll lists, the boxes containing the
ooiioto uil0 ~ "llUtSl SGdCtlltIlb O1 GuD
result of the election at his Precint.
At a meeting of the Board of Commits
sioners of Elections for State and County
Officers, held Mt Walhalla, S. c., October
goth, 1890, tho following named persons
wore appointed Managers of said cleo
tons at the differens voting precincts in
Fair FlayID. V, Wright, T. b. Reese,
South Union-John w. Shelor, S. II.
Maret, w. II. Sl1eldon.
Tokeona-.1W. J. Compton, NJ. l..
Haley's Store-B. A.. Daley, joseph
Bearden, j. @: B..Halcy. -
sittoh's Mills-R. S. Hays, David Hall,
N. w. Grant.
Seneca; oityawtA. L.owcry, Thomas
vi, ,, R; & S!s% 'i DssEaostor, E. r. vornor,
Westmiaster-J. II. Eigon, 6. +. o.
Mitchell, Walter G.. Mason.
S. G. Smith.
Tugaloo A~cademy-O. l.. Walkor, w.
II: Deat2n, j: NJ. Cannon.
Holly, SSprings-.Patrick Chambers, j.
Ii. Blackwell, Robt. r.. Vincent.
Damascus-D. F. Carter, j. b. Phillips,
j. N. Watkins. -
Mrs, Barker's-G. W. Hogsed, Iionriy
Conley, j.. ID. Land.
RowIand's-A. j.. Orr, Warren .Kco yn;
Il. H. Davis.
Little River-Loroy w. Lusk, W. b. F.
Corbin, Jacob Alexander.
.Jocasscc-J. M. Whitmire, Vim. Bur
CESS, James Fisher.
Salcm-R. II. Whitmire, j. w. Cannon
VIM. Barker. =
High Falls-Richard CAN'T, Bonnet
Hill, Stephen Barron.
West Union-James Hutchison, j. F.
Neville, j. f. Boyd,
Walhalla-F. +. Sharp, II. w. Piepcr
MA. Burley.
These Managers will please meet at al
early day and organize and sond fol-
boxes, instructions, &c. .
S, p. .DENDY,
Rs+A. MATHEWSON,
w: j. BRAMLETT, g.,
Commissioners State and County Elcc
tions Oconee County, S. G.. q
Octoher %, 1890. i2-2t
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23
Senator Hampton's Position.

Senator Hampton has arrived in Column
bia, and has authorized tho following
statement of his political position to be
made public:
"Scnator Hampton, who came to the
city to-day for tho first time since his re-
turn from Washington, was asked his
opinion OH tho political situation in the
State, and said that he had written n per
sonal letter to CO.. Irby some days ago
saying that ho would give his views in a
lottor for publication. lIo said further
that ho would support tho ticket nomi-
mated by tho September Convention, but
that ho would not speak ut the meetings
advertised to be held here or in Charles,
ton, as, in his judgment, these would
only prolong the existing excitement,
intensifying tho bitter feeling now unfor-
tunately prevailing and tend to widen
the breach in tho Democratic party. In
IL fcw days he will address n letter to
Col. Irby giving his views more fully"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23
The Brother In Black.

k2HEFN EFTErEE= 'EsHE.E..
An orderly and peaceable election IL
wanted on Noyember4. It is contest
between white Democrats, and one which
should be settled by them without any
appeal to negroes or Republicans. Ger
tainly tho negro has had no hand in
bringing about tho present unfortunate
split In tho Democracy, and no should
mot now s.ep n &c g voluntary umpire
between tho warning factions. Ho should
keep out Of this fight for his own pro-
sent and future good. Having had no
part in the quarrel thus far, it Is no
funeral: of his, and nothing oanb b gained
by him by adding himself as fuol to the
fire. If there is any burning he would
receive the worst Of it.
1t Is not tho negroes desire nor alnbi-
ton to control the government. Ho
Knows that tho government which 10
good for the white man must DO good for
him SO long as peace and good order are
maintained. He wants the protection Of
his life, liberty and property, and encour-
agemont in tho bottoring of his material
yelfere.
This protection and encouragement
would be givon by Mr.. Tillman and his
administration. No mora would be re-
coived by tho colored brother from tho
Independents. Therefore tho part of
wisdom dictates to tho sensible negro to
have nothing to do with tho present fight
among the whites.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23
Buffers Head Is Level.

EDGEFIELD G.. H., October TO-
Senator M. G. Butler has been spend
ing some time on his estate, Wood
lawn, recupcrating from the arduous
labors of the recent protractcd Con-
grcssional session. Senator Buffers
Official position entities his opinion
weight, and his wcll-known GOODNESS,
courage and sound Judgment in an
emergency, whether on the field of
battle or in the political forum, make
it specially important that the pco-
pie of the State should DC informed
of his views and intentions in the
present crisis. These considerations
prompted me to seek an interview
with Gen. Butler in order that
through tho columns of the Neus
and Courier he might reach the
widest possible hearing among his
constituents. The interview did not
.disappoint my expectations, and as
will be seer the distinguished states
man displayed all his usual GOODNESS
and sagacity.
STANDING by THE PARTY.
l began by stating that the Weaos
and Courier would be glad to havo
a statement from him as to sayhat
would DO his course in the approach
ing State election, and which ticket
he would support. TO this Gen.
Butler replied:
81 supposed that my position would
be sufficiently well understood to
make this question unnecessary, but
| will state it without reservation, if
you desire it. The Democratic Con
vention met in Columbia on tho 10th
of September last to nominate State
officers. 1t was convened in pursu-
ance of call, regularly made by
tho properly constituted authorities
of tho Democratic party, toNwit, its
Executive Committee. 4 thorough
canvass of the State had been made
BY tho candidates, and the Convcn-
ton by n very large majority put n
ticket in tho field. | shall support
that ticket. Whether it is u bad or
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23
federal Election
Notice.

A,N ELECTION WILL. BE HELD, Ar
the various Products in Oconee county,
South Carolina, OF, TUESDAY, the 4th
day Of NOVEMBER, 1890, as provided by
law, for the purpose Of electing a Repro.
sentative in Congress from the Third
Congressional District, for which tho fol,
lowing namod persons. have been up.
pointed Managers, viz:
Fair Playa. p. Hunt, A. r. Maret,
w. III. Lindsay.
South Union--J. Z. Reeder, II. d. Ma
ret. John Gaillard.
T~okoena-J. A. MoCloskoy, II. j. Trib.
BILE; l.. O.sBruce.
Haley's Store-J. w. Bearden, J. A.
WHY, J. F. Davis.
Sitton's Mills-G. N. Cothran, William
Seneca City-s. J. MoEiroy, W. W,
Hamilton, j. B. Watson.
Riohland.-J. j. Ballingor, J. L. Smith,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CASTOR, w. M.
billiard, J. d. Sheldon. +.
Cleyolnnd-J. r. Jones, j. E. Hopkins,
Paul Sullivan. n
Tugaloo Acadomy-G. w. Leathers,
John Welborn, j. p. Powell. :
Holly Springs-W. I. Chambers, John
IT. Cox, M. K. Fendley.
D~amascus-u. q. Arve, n. II. Leo, b.
O. Kothell. -,
Mrs. Barkers-W. J.. Barker, Levi
Robins, G. B. Frotwoll.
Rowland's-L. A. King, Charley Rid.
Icy, j. l.. Hunter.
Little River-L. A. p. Nicholson, James
Talley, D. o. Sheppard. .-
Jocassee--John EWhitmire, Benjamin
Fisher, Baylus Burgess. E
straightforward Rogers, Geo. r. Pike,
w. @. Robinson.
High Falls-T. +. Alcxander, ". II.
Keodor, VIM. Mauldin.
West Union-C. r. D. Burns, James
Shookley, M. d. Galbreath.
WalhalIa-J. j. Keith, j. d. Isboll, E.
T.. H6rTaou.
The polls will open at seven O'Clock in
tho forenoon and close at four O'Clock in
tho afternoon. =
d. S. CRAIG, =
J. 3. PICKETT,
7. ID. LONG,
Commissioners Of Federal Election,
October %, 1890. 42-2t
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23
\ Fight for Congress.

All tho Democrats in this Congress
will vote for Johnstono to q man. They
know their duty and will perform it.
They feel that they arc bound in morals
and in law to do so, and in addition to
these considerations they must do 80 to
defeat tho dreadful purpose Of tho indie
penIents who have always been de-
bounced by Wade Hampton rs "worso
than Radicals" We do not give tho
rumor rs authoritative, but there is talk
Of danger to our Democratic Congress
sional nominees. 1t is said that tho
uuholy coalition means to leave out five
of our Congressman and give their places
to pronounced Republicans. The scl,omo
is to swap votus for these places and for
the State ticket Of tho boitors. In this
way the control Of tho State government
will DO wrsstod from tho Democratic
party and representation in Washington
will be turned over to tho party Of plum
dor. AFRO II people willing to give up
Uomphill, tombstone, Stackhousc, Eli
oft, Brawley, Shell or George ID. Tillman
and be disgraccd by Smalls Whipper,
Deas and such likop Tho very thought
is abl,orrcnt. Lot every man then lay
aside his business and stand az one man
against all enemies of tho Democratic
party and all the peoplc.-A1bevihc Ne
dunn.
There can be no question that every
Democrat in the Third Congressional
District is bound by party fealty to vote
for Hon. George tombstone for Congress,
because ho stands os the nominee of tho
Democratic party. All questions of pcr-
sonal preference Wore ruled out by his
nomination, and tho ardent supporters
Of Col. Norris vii! now como up like true
non and Democrats to work and vote for
tombstone as against tho Republican
nominee. Such support tho friends of
Johnstone have tho right to demand;
with no less should they DO content.
Then the same rule demands of every
Democrat his loyal support Of Mr.. Till
man and tho other nominees OF tho Sop
TENDER Convention; because they arc tho
standard bearers of tho Democracy as
put forth In the regular State Convention
Of tho party, assembled for tho oxpross
purpose of making nominations,
No man can mako an exception in his
support Of tho Democratic nominees for
either State OF Federal offices. Tho obi
CATION to stand by tho party nominees Is
equally binding in both respects. There
fore, lot ovory Democrat in Oconeo and
throughout tho Third Congressional DIS
;itricE vote tho duly authorized and accra-
dited Democratic ticket from Governor
down in all State and county Offices, rs
well as for Congress.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23
al SoHth Gara:S

varolina presents to-day, sass
tho Atlanta Constitution, an object lesson
that may well be stadied by The people
Of tho South. The situation in that State
is a very desperate ono; the disruption of
tho Democratic party, or, to DO moro
accurate, the white mans party, is
threatened, and there seems to DO no
remedy for tho evil. Following this dis.
ruption will come political chaos and
ruin. The situation seoms to be but a
stop removed from negro domination and
tho renewal Of the troubles that wrought
disaster in South Carolina during tho ro-
construction period.
It might DO supposed that tho people
of that State, after their humiliating
experience with negro domination, would
steer clear of all complications that might
lead them In the direction Of negro domi-
nation; and yot thore seems to DO n largo
body of Democrats in Carolina who arc
80 blinded by prejudice that they arc
willing to destroy tho Democratic party
and take all tho risks OF tho chaps that
would ensue.
AS Senator Butler truly says, there Can
DO no middle ground in South Carolina;
no halfway house. Judge Haskell and
tho mon who arc supporting him may
call themselves Democrats, but thoy arc
not Democrats. They are destrcycrs Of
Democratic unity and harmony, and tlioy
arc preparing to lot down tho bars SO that
negro domination in II shape or another
may run riot in tho State.
Tho Democratic party in South Caro-
lima has already spoken, and in no uncere
tain voice. By m overwhelming majority
Of its voters it has nominated Tillman
for Governor. lilo may BIO q very good
man, or q worry bad onc--at any. rate he
is tho Democratic nominee, and those
who oppose him must necessarily play
into the hands of tho Republican party,
Which is composed of tho worst and
most vicious clements in South Carolina.
The mon who. arc boiling Tillinan's
nomination may call themselves Demo-
Gratis, but they arc anything but Domo-
Gratis; they arc playing directly into tito
hands of tho Republicans. Thoy may
call themselves patriots, and yot thoy
are exposing tho State and tho people of
South Carolina to tho gravcst dangers.
Judge Haskell and his supporters, if
they persist i'll their ruinous course, can
not escape tho Republican party. AS n
matter of fact the negroes have already
hold q convention and hitched tho holtors
to their cart. All that is necessary is for
Judge Haskell to give tho word and tho
motley procession will move.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23
The People Have Their Eyes Open.

Senators Hampton and Butler have re-
turned to tho State. Both these gentle
men say they will vote for tho regular
Democratic ticket. Mr.. Butler says he
will canvass and make speeches for the
success of tho Democracy, but advises
against it.. Senator Hampton refuses to
tako tho stump for tho Democrats.
Practically both these gentlemen slap the
State Democratic Executive Committee
in tho face, and say wo know better
than you do. This is humiliating.
Senators Hampton and Butler hold
their high positions at tho pleasure of
tho Democratic party of tho State, and
1t comes i'll bad grace from them to turn
their backs OF their party friends. They
have nc words of consure for their pcr-
sonal friends who arc boiling, and seem
to DO enjoying tho present pcrilous situa-
ton of affairs. Tho people have their
eyes open!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23
"Facilis Decensus Ayerni."

Tho road to evil Is easy, and to none
more so than to tho Independent in South
Carolina politics. No sophistry can dis
guiso the fact that tlioro arc, and can DO,
only two political parties in our State,
and those, tho Democratic md Ropubli-
oan There is no ground for q neutral,
no place for a mugwump. Ho who is
not now with tho Democracy is against
[, it. regardless of what may have been his
party affiliations in tho past. Another
fact Is equally indisputablo, that pino-
tenths of tho white pooplo of South Caro-
lima belong to the Democratic party, and
will support tho nominees Of tho Soptem-
Der State Convention.
Where, then, Is the Independent, aid
whence comes his support, if support no
receives? DO not deceived in n name; hc
may pose as All Independent Democrat or
q Straightout Democrat, but tho voters
arc either white or black, Democratic or
Republican. A. few misguided Demo-
Gratis may vote for the Independent, but
by far tho majority of his votes must of
necessity como from tho Republican
ranks. What then is tho RESULT Why,
don't you soo?-tho boastcd Independent
is then Of all mon the most dependent.
Elected by tho Republicans no must sub
nit to Republican dictation, and if ho
maintains his supremacy it must be IN
and through the machinery of tho Ropub-
lican party. And thus tho deludcd hide
pendent is carried over horse, whoof and
dragon into tho Republican camp, and
that, too, ovon against his o,on oill. Such
was tho history of Malone in Virginia.
Such will be tho end of Haskcllism in
South Carolina, if attended with any
sdegreeso of suceesas
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23

A source Of considerable speculation
and conjecture by sewing machine men
is: Why is it that the canvassers selling
Now Davis Machines can 60 out and soil
from five to sevon and even moro ma
chimes por week, while tho canvassers for
other machines considers himself doing
we'll when he accomplishcs tho sale Of
two or three machines per week2 This
is very easily answered. 1t is not because
tho Davis is sold lower than any other,
for the price is from IS to $40 higher than
that Of any other machine in tho market;
but itfSs because it possesSes many adj
vantagcs over any other, prominent among
Thorn being tho vertical feed, an improve
ment wt'>A: in pointsof superiority no
other maviiino can Approach. BY the
feed Improvement all kinds of sewing,
oven the mQst'dificult trimming, is made
in tho most perfect manner without tho
necessity of ever basting. Its attach
ments arc 40 simple, many Of them work
ing automatically, that any lady'pQssess-
ing oven but a slight knowledge oS. run
ming d machinc, can execute every va
riety'o of household sewing upon tho Davis
with mn case and rapidity impossible with
any other machine.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23
CITATION.
IN THE COURT OF PROBATE.

By RICHARD LEWIS, JUDGE or PR0BATE.
WHEREAS, Leonard Rogers has made
suit to mo to grant him Letters Of Adj
ministration of tho Estate and Effects
of Benjamin II. Sncad, deceased
These arc, therefore, to cite and nd
monish all and singular tho Kindred and
creditors of the said Benjamin II. Snoad,
before me, in tho Court of Probate,
to be held at Walhalla Court House,
s. c., on Saturday, tho 9Th day of
November, 1900, after publication horo-
of, at 10 o'clock in tho forenoon, to
show cause, If any they have, why tho
said administration should not be grant
cd.
Given under my hand and seal this tho
Goth day of October, Ammo Domini 1890,
RICHARD LEWIS,
Judge of Probate of Oconce County.
October 23, 1900. 42-Gt
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23

A negro named Primus Jones was
killed in Sumter County on Sunday
during a religious meeting. Investi-
CATION developed the fact that those
present at the meeting claimed to
have received the Holy Spirit and
authority to kill all who did not have
it and it is evident that Jones was
murdered among them. The Rev.
A. II. Durant, who was the oficia-
ting preacher, has been arrested.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23
TREAsURER's OFFICE,
WALuALIA, S. c., Sept. "A, 1890.

.+-'t 1 Ss3 WV 81 ~ocSs FL
Il HE Books for tho collection Of Taxes
for tho fiscal year commencing November
list, 1889, will be opened on the 10th of
October, 1890, and close OH tho 10Th of
December, 1890:
State Observation-Disclosures. 81 Mills.
Ordinary county tax....... 81
Special county tax. 80.
School tax
Seneca Graded School Dis
trlct tax.
All males between 9! and sc yours III
Ego, not exempt by law, $500 Poll tax.
/ will attend at the places named and
tho times specified below for the collec-
ton of taxos, and on all other days at the
Court House: . ...
Seneca, October 10Th and 10th, 8 A. M.
to 8 p. NJ. Nd 4
Westminster, October nth, "a. NJ. to
3 p. M. ~ AZ.
Richland, October 18th, 10 A. NJ. to 2
p. NJ.
Cherry's, October goth, 10A. M. to 12 NJ.
Adams Crossing, October goth, 2 p. NJ.
to 4 p. NJ. ~
Sitton's Mills, October 2lst, 10 A. NJ. to
|2P. NJ.
Fair Play, October 22d, 10 A. NJ. to s
p. NJ.
South Union, October 23d, 8 A. NJ. to
10 A. NJ.
Oakway, October 23d, II A. NJ to
9 p. NJ,
High Falls, October 2ith, 10 A. II. to II
A. NJ" .4Ha.
Salon, October 24th,1 P.SNNt
Little River, ootobers2At Il 70
II A. NJ. MEY
Mrs. Rankins', octobefi NJ to
3 p. NJ.
Abol Robins, October 9th, s1o%A. NJ.
to IL NJ. e.SE{E
Jonas Phillips, October 9th, 2 p. M.
to i p. NJ.
d. F. Carter's, October 2sth, 0 A. NJ.
to II A. NJ. ~
j. NJ. Cainon's, October 2sth, 2P. M.
to 4 p. M. .
Cleveland, October Goth, 10 A. NJ. to 2
p. M.
Taxes arc payable in Gold and Silver
Coin, United StateG Currency, National
Bank Notes and Coupons which shall be-
com payable during the year 1890 OH the
consolidated BONDS of this State, known
as "Brown Bonds" and the Bonds of
tho State known az deficiency Bonds"
and OH any othor Bonds which may bo
issued by authority o. any Act of tho
General Assembly passed. ut its last ses-
sion.
Fifteen pcr cent penalty will attach on
all unpaid taxes on December 10Th, 1890.
Information a to taxes cheerfully
given by mail. Please enclose stamp for
reply.
j. w. HOLLEMAN.
TREASURER OCQNEE COUNTY.
September 25, 1900. 49, .
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23

The magnificent Leland hotel, at
Syracuse, N. Y, was burned on the
18th instant. Eight persons were
burned and n number more or less
injured by the fire in attempting to
escape from the building.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23

A remarkable instance of growth
is presented in Asheville, N. c.,
which has increased 200 per cent.
for the decade. This is a health re-
sort, and has become the permanent
residence of many invalids and con-
v~alcsccnts.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23

"A meeting of alleged "straight-
ont" Democrats in Kingstree, Viii
liamsburg County, on Tuesday put
in nominotion II. NJ. Gilland as a
oandidate' for Congress against
Stackhouse, tho regular nominee.
An independent" county ticket was
also nominated.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23

The TillmanN and Bratton factions
held q primary, in Fairfield, on Tues
deg Of last week. Tho Tiliman men
polled 800 votes and the, Bratton
mon 500 votes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23

There was a big Jail delivery at
Spartanburg, on the 10th. instant.
A number of persons, white and
black, broke jail and escaped. Most
of these persons have been captured
and returned to the Jail. Turner,
the murderer, did not escape, he be-
ing in another part of the Jail.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23

HIoKoRY GROVE, s. O., Dot. 49,
Mr.. r. N. Allison, of York County,
has just finished gathering and miea.
surfing tho corn from two special
acres which he put a little extra
work on last spling. One aore
yielded 1644 bushels and the other
one 145 bushels. 1t was grown on
bottom land and as a fertilizer ho
put 100 bushels of cotton seed to
each Tho corn is Of the Gar
rett variety and is splendid hominy
and broad corn. Mr.. Allison is one
OF IL most progressive farmers and
this is not the first time he has made
over 100 bushels of corn to the aore.
Last year he made 1877 bushels to the
acre and suffered from the effects of
n freshet just at the timo when it
would do the most harm.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-10-23

great deal of difference in the two
situations of hitter and hittee, 30 II
speak. They have been the hitters
now they Will be the hittees.
they are prudent and conservative
and wise the State will 60 on Bout
as usual. If they are foolAh and
blatant and erratio the SPITE will
suffer, and at the next Election
which is not very far off, Mo people
will buryythem out of sight. Some
of them are untried in The adminis.
tration of public a~ffaife, but I pro,
fer to hope and believe they will ac,
prudently and gradually got a firm
seat in tho saddle. They deserve al
least a fair trial, and that / have nc
doubt they will Char3estos
Meaos and Courier.