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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-04-10

The largest tree in the world is
reported to have been recently found
IN California, measuring 176 feet in
circumference at distance OF six
feet from the ground. This would
give diameter Of about 60 feet at
that point.
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Railroads In South America.

In recent issue the Chicago zri-
d""e says: "Thc proposed inter-
continental railroad which is to con-
meet North and South America,
starting Southward from the city of
Mexico, is now supplemented by a
proposition from II. G. Parsons, of
Virginia, to build another road, less
than 1900 miles i'll length, beginning
at Cartagena, on the Northern coast
of Colombia, thence running South
through Ecuador to Cuzco, in Peru,
where it will connect with the road
already building Northward from the
Argentine Confederation. A COM
pany has already been formed under
II charter from the State of Vir-
ginia, and trustees appointed, the
latter being Judge Granville Z.
IIawcs, of New York; Ex-senator
II. M. Norwood, of Savannah, Ca;
John w. Thompson, a Washington
banker, and A. w. Campbell, of
Wheeling, w. Va. The first step to
be taken will be the survey of the
route, and for this fund of $780,
600 has been raised, Great difficulty
will stand i'll the way, especially
among the mountains, as huge peaks
will confront the surveyors in Ecua-
dor and Bolivia, but in these days
of science it is premature to con-
slider anything insurmountable, and
the success which has crowned the
efforts Of the builders of the road
running East and West in piercing
the Andes with tunnels will be
encouraging to the projectors of the
North and South road. The new
road, it is claimed, will pass through
an exceedingly fertile country to the
North, in many sections rich in gold
and silver, and abounding in coal
and timber. A considerable portion
of the road will run through an
almost virgin region, very sparsely
populated, but once opened up the
projectors arc certain that it's natu-
raj resources will attract large colo
nization. The country penetrated
by the road is one of the most pic
turcsque in the world, and tho
enthusiastic projectors are confident
that within five years it will be the
favoritc route of tourists, instead of
the European. 1t will, at least, be a
new experience when the traveller
can purchase his through tickets
from New York to Chicago, thence
to the city of Mexico, through Cen
tral America, and down through the
wild scenery of the Andes to the
heart of Peru, thence Eastwardly
through Bolivia, Buenos Ayres and
Brazil to Rio Janciro, and home by
steamer to New York. For some
time to come it is evident that human
enterprise and energy will concen-
trate themselves upon the great work
of opening up Africa and South
America, the one to civilization, the
other to commerce. England seems
destined to accomplish the one, and
the United States, if she is quick to
seize her opportunities, the other.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-04-10

Sadlcr's Catholic directory for
1890 estimates the Catholic popula-
ton of the United Sta, es a 8,277,-
O39. There are 1882 priests, 1923
churches, 1902 chapcls, 35 thcologi-
cal seminarics with 2,132 students,
102 colleges, 685 academies, 553
charitable institutions, and 8,194
parochial schools with 633,23 pupils.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-04-10
REGISTRATION Notice,

WILL bo at Jocasscc Church, on the
Il 22d of March, for tho purpose of rop
istration of voters, and will bc at tie
Court House on Salesday in every month
until Salcsday in July, aftcr which time
tho Registration Books will close, until
after the election.
N. @. MCDONALD,
Supervisor Registration
March 6, 1900. 0,td
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BY THoMPsoN, SMITH & JAYNEs.
TEACHERS COLUMN.
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c. All communication intended
for this column should be addressed
to S. z. Stribling, School Commits
sioner, Walhalla, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-04-10
The New Orleans Tines Demo

The New Orleans Tines Demo-
crot expresses disappointment at the
showing of the census of that city
lately completed by the board of
assessors. The count makes the.
population Of the city at 236,938,
against 216,360 in 1880. The Times
Democrat thinks the work has been
indifferently performed, and that the
coming work of the Federal cnumer-
ators will show a much larger Increase
in the Crescent City. s5
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Final Settlement NOtjCR.

NOTICE Is hereby given That the IN
IN .dcrsigned will apply to Richard
Lewis, Judge of Probate, in his office, at
Walhalla G. H., S. g., on tho l4th day of
April, 1900, at II O'clock A. NJ, for q
final settlement and discharge as guardi-
an of w. r. Davis.
VIM. j. STRIBLING,
Guardian.
March 6, 1890. O-4t
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1890-04-10
BOUNTY LAND SCHOOL DISTRICT,
NO. "a,

Beginning ut the corner of the
Seneca Graded line, in Caldwcll's
field, thence a straight line to the
ford Of Richland Crock, on the Jar
rctt's bridge road, thence the public
road to Poplar Springs church,
thence the Walhalls .oad to the old
Muster Ground road, thence said
road to Stcel's old mill, on Cane
Creek, thence down. Cane Creek to
the Seneca Graded line, thence said
line 70 the beginning point.
S. u. STRlBLING.
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New School Districts.
SHILOH SCHOOL DISTRICT, NO. 81.

SHILOH SCHOOL DISTRICT, NO. 81. "A
Beginning at tho mouth of Mar
tins Creek, on Seneca River, thcpce
up said river to Ravenell's bridge,
thence the public road by Davis
mill to the Seneca Graded District
line, thence said line to Martins
Creek, thence down said creek to it's
mouth, the beginning point.
CoRINTH sCIIooI. DISTRICT, NO. %.
Beginning at Ravcnell's bridge, Oil
Seneca River, thence up the ar,ver
to the mouth of Cane Creek, thence
up said creek to the Seneca Graded
line, thence said line to the public
road laid from Ravcncll's bridge to
Seneca City, thence said road to
Ravenell's bridge, the beginning
point.
RICTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT, NO. 20.
Beginning at the Seneca Graded
line, near the "DIany Forks" thence
straight line to the mouth of
Sloan's Greek, thence up said creek
to the ford on the Bachelors Retreat
road, near j. O. Armstrong;, thence
the public road to Pricstly Watson's
residence, thence the ridge road lead
ing by Clcarmont to the Willard
place, thence a straight line to the
bridge on Conneross Creek, in Enoch
Breazoalc's farm, thence straight
line to Poplar Springs church, thence
the public road to the ford of Rich
land Creek, on the Jarrett's bridge
road, thence a straight line to the
corner of the Seneca Graded line, in
Caldwcll's field, thence said Graded
line to the beginning point, near the
"Many Forks"
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
Killed Inn coIIi.inn.

J. 0. Glst one of the wealthy mer- chants of Conway. Faulkner County. was killed at Argenta in collision bo- tween car on the Little Rock & Ar genta Street railway and freight car on the Memphis & Little Rock road. At the coroner's inquest the jury returned a verdict to the effect that both the street company and the railroad com pany were guilty of negligence. Mir. Gist was the leading man of Conway and is said to have been worth si5o, ooo He was chairman of the Hendrix Col lege building committee, and one of the most liberal contributors to that institu tion,
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
ARKANSAS STATE NrNs.
A nandr Man.

A Little Rock paper Is authorlty foe tho statement that Judge Samuel R Ds- wis, of that city. while on route for Ak Louis on the Cannon Ball train, assisted in the acoouchomento Of Mrs ' Perry, Of Dallas, Tex, who was going to st Louis to be among frienda Tho judge en- deavored to find a physician on she srain, but was not successful Affairs were in a critical condition. when tho iudge sn- formed Mrs. Perry that be was a man of family, and would do the best he ccul1 He did SO and soon the cry of an eleven pound boy. brand now, was heard in the world The railroad physician At Bis- marck was autographed. and when the train arrived at that station he boarded the Pullman, examined the patient and declared that nothing had been ofait,ed, that tho mother had been properly cared for, and hor cc titlon was all right In every respeet
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
stas. rree.nrer.. Repsr.

State Treasurer Woodruff has Issued his biennial financial statement show ing healthy condition Of the States finances. The Treasurer says that the operation of the acts of 1887 and 1883, providing for the retirement of the funded debt has been highly ad- vantageous to the State. and he hopes his successor will make no changes ia the existing policy, which. ifcontinued, will result in the eextinguishment Of tho debt held, otherwise than by the United States, in the next few years He rec ommends an increase in the salary of the Treasurer, and provision by law for the examination of the treasury by the Legislature just prior to the retirement of tho State Treasurer
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
audge sandsrs MemorIal serrIeeu.

Memorial services in honor of the late Judge M. H. Sandels were held in the Circuit Court room at Fort Smith. Judge Parker, of the Federal Court and Judge E. E. Bryant of the Circuit Court occupied the bench. Appropri- ate resolutions were adopted, and elo- quent remarks were made by prominent members of the bar.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
A Chnrch Organ.

A suit in replevin was filed in the Circuit Court in Little Rock the other day for possession of tho pipe organ in Trinity Cathedral, valued at 5000 The organ was originally presented to the church by Dean Proctor, the pastor, but afterward the church relinquished all claim to it in consideration of S70o the amount of freight paid by tho church in bringing the organ from Bos- ton. Proctor died last summer, and the suit in replevin is brought by his ex ecutor,
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
Death of an Estlmablo Lady.

Mrs Maria Gaines, wife of William Gaines, died at Hot Springs after a brief illness, of congestion, aged sixty seven,
 Mrs. Gaines passed nearly all her life in Hot Springs She was married to William II. Gaines In the spring of lsf9 In that city, and was the mother of seven children, all of whom she lived to see reach the years of maturity and enter upon spheres of use. fitness in this lfc. Her husband, who sur wives her, is one of Hot Springs most wealthy citizens, and is now nlnety-throe years of age. Mir. A. B. c aines, the eldest son, is a prominent banker of that city.l
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
rIlto Lumber company's TroubIes.

The attachments which Captain James Miller held against the property of tho Elite Lumber Company on claim of s6, 900 have been dissolved by order of the Circuit Court at Little Rock The company is of Northern origin. It had its mill only half completed last sum mer when it got into financial difficult ties, eliminating in tho attachments and operations were suspended
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
Shot by n Planter.

Joe Wright planter living two miles rom Pine Bluff, shot and killed Logan Bell, colored, twenhty-two years of ago. The slayer was arrested and jailed in an intoxicated condition. His lawyers refuse to have him interrogated An angry crowd of colored people sur rounded Wright's house before he was arrested, but the deputy sheriff took charge of him and persuaded them to disperse before any violent act could be perpetrated.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
street Railway Transfer.

The Argenta Street railway line has been sold to W. II. Wright, of Little Rock, for s42,00o Electricity will be the motive power of the line in future.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
A Had Fire.

The residence of Judge F. W. Comp ton, in Little Rock, was totally de- stroyed by fire. The house cost S, 900, and the furniture and library were val ued at S3, GOO.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
Found in the River.

The dead body of woman was found in tho river near Newport It is sup posed to be that of Miss Grace Hamilton, drowned above several weeks ago
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
Heavy Damages Asked.

Wallace M. Harrell, administrator of the estate of J. c. Gist deceased. has filed suit, through his attorneys. in tho Pulaski Circuit Court against tho Ar genta & Little Rock Street Railway Company and the Memphis & Little Rock Railway Company, joint defend ants, for s25, 900 damages. J. c. Gist was killed in q collision between a Memphis & Little Rock switch engine and street car in Argenta reoentlY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
Proposed Commercial Club.

The talk continues at Little Rock in regard to the organization of con- mercial club. and the movement is in fair way of success.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
He Weakened.

w. J Parmlee, Helena merchant took morphine with suicidal intent. weakened, informed physician, and was saved.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
n Reslgnatlon.

Mrs. Erwin, of Memphis, in charge of the primary department of the Gallo way College at searoy, has presented her resignation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
InIcit Dlstilllng in Arkansas.

Seven Illicit distilieFies were seized ana destroyed in Arkansas during the past fiscal year by Government revenue oGlcers
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
I. Has Turned Up

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The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

the disorder of the past by stable adminls- tration, alike just to the natives and equitable to the three powers most concerned In trado and intercourse with the Samoan Islands. The Chief Justice has been chosen by the King Of sweden and Norway on the invitation of The Land Commission and tho Municipal Council are tn process of organization. A rational and evenly distributed scheme of taxation, both municipal and upon imports. Is in operation. Malietoa is respected as King.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
SPRINGFIELD Collegiate institute,
Looated at Sprinqfeid. COnway Co, Arh


   EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. mile n vii beme He Ind yff Teace anC COURSE sgt6ens ghs schol lndCon ege
  @ Eeutn special ana Class g s ForCata A. Or I R See
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
sANoAN AFrAIns.

The Samoan treaty, signed laet yesr " ger, tff bv fht repfesentatiYe4 of ihe united States teunany and Great Britain. alter due ratification and exchange nis 1esuh eR Pito Pstsa eoycrnlnent agreed upon VIII soon replace
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
THE NAh bk fAhi

The report of tho Secretary uf W MaF ekninlts several gratifying results attained during tN# year by wise and un0stentatIens methods. The percentage of desertious fFoIn tHe army tan evil for which both Congress and thU ae paFtmeut have long been seeking reWe3yl has been reduced during the nasi yeAf 2f lstf cent, and for the f1onthf of Au3aff and september. during which tune She fsVefablf effects of the act oi June ia were ffit. a per cent. as compared with the sane uluntas ef
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

The results attained by reorgan izaf.un the volunteer soldiers are very lrulNrA tttlf. This change was offected in Jaiy. lsft all1 tt that time there were fae8f eases awaiting At tenti0n. more than half of fifse heine fRlls from the Pension ofilue fOF information N~N- cSsart tD the adjudication nf pension elaifts. on the 30th day pf jHne last. thungH oFEf h. a9n new cails had eofae ln. thefe pas aAt single ease that had not been examined and aasWefed
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

onr relations with the French republic continue to be cordial. Our representative at that court has very diligently urged the snsef nruduets and 1t s believed that sAo stantial progress has been made towards q fuet settlement
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
THE CENTRAL AMERICAN TnoupLEs

The peace of Central America has again been disturbed through q revolutionary change in Salvador which was not recog- niZed by other states, and hostilities broke out between Salvador and Guatemala, threat ening to involve all Central America in con hict, and to undo the progress which had been made toward union of interests. The efforts of this Government were promptly and zealously exercised to compose their differences, and through the active efforts of the representative of the United States a provisional treaty of peace was signed Au- gust 26, whereby the right of the republic of Salvador to choose it's own rulers was recog- nlzed. General Eseta, the Chief of the Pro yisional Government has since been con and diplomatic recognition duly followed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
ExrRADITIoN TREATY WITH ITALY.

ProposItons for the amendment ol the treaty of extradition between the United states and Italy are now under consdera- tion. You will be asked to provide the means of accepting the invitations of the Italian Government to take part in an ap- preaching conference to consider the uni yersal prime meridian from which to reckon longitude and time. As this proposal fol- lows in the track of the reform sought to be Initiated by the meridian conference of Washington. held on the invitation of this Government, the United States should mani fest a friendly interest in the Italian pro posal
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
MR. vANRoKEL,s cLAIM.

An award m favor of the United States In the matter of the claim of Mfr. Vanbokei against Haytl was rendered on December 1, 1858, but owing to disorders then and alter ward prevailing in Hayti, the terms of pay. mont were not observed. A new agreement as to the time of payment has been approved and is now in force Other just claims of cit iEeiis of the United states for redress of wrongs suffered during tho late political con flict in Hayti will, it is hoped, speedily yield t0 friendly treatuent
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
THE BRUSSELS CONFERENCE.

The conference of Brussels to devise means Tor suppressing the slave trade in Africa af. loraeu 9 an Opportunity for new expression of the interest the American people feel in tnat great work. It soon became evident that the measure proposed would tax the re- sources oi the Congo basin beyond the rev enues available under the general act of Der. lln or lSS4, The United States not being a party to that act, could not share in it's reyis- lon, but by separate act the independent state of the Congo was freed from the restrictions upon a customs revenue. The demoralizing and destructive trafhc in ardent spirits among the tribes also claimed the earnest attention of the confer ence, and the delegates of the United States were foremost in advocating measures for US repression. An accord was reached the influence of which win be very helpful and extend over a wide region.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
BUILDINGS.

At the last session had occasion to return with my objections several bills making provisions for the erection of public build- ings, for the reason that the expenditures contemplated were, in my opinion, greatly in excess of any public need. No class of legislation Is more liable 10 abuse, or to de- generate Into an unseemly scramble about the public treasury, than this. There should be exercised in this matter wise economy based upon some responsible and impartial examination and report as to each case under a general law.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
RELATfoNs WITH spAIN.

The cordial character of our relations with Spain warrants the hope that by the contin- uance of methods of friendly negotiation, much may be accomplished in the direction of an adjustment of pending questions and of the increase of our trade. The extent and development of our trade with the island of Cuba invest the commercial relations of the United states and Spain with peculiar m- portance It Is not doubted that special ar- engagement in regard to commerce. based upon the reciprocity provision of the recent Tariff act, would operate most beneficially for both governments. This subject is now receiNin ing attentinn
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

Tho friendship between our country and Mexico, born of close nefghbOrhood and strengthened by many considerations of fn- innate intercourse and reciprocal interest," has never been more conspicuous than now,
 nor more hopeful of increased benefit to both nations. The intercourse of the two coun- tries by rail, already great, is making con staIlt growth.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

,.., E-
 The International Marine Conference which met at Washington last winter reached very gratifying result. The reRu. lations suggested have been brought to tho attention of all the governments represent ed, and their general adoption Is confidently expected. The legislation of Congress at the last session is in conformity with the laination therein provided for will be issued when the other powers have given notice of their adhesion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

The experiments conducted during tho year to test the relative resisting power oi arInor plates have been so valuable as to at. tract great attention in Europe. The only part of the work upon the new ships that Is threatened by unusual delay is the armoI plating, and every effort is being made to re. duce that to the minimum. It Is q source of congratulation that the anticipated in. fuence of these modern vessels upon the esprit du corps of the officers and seamen has been fully realized. Con. fldence and pride in the ship among the crew are equivalent to secondary bat tery Your favorable consideration is in. vited to the recommendations of the Secre' retary.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

Inotlce with great pleasure the rtatesnent of the Secretary thaf the rect pcs fruH in- ternal revenue have inarcas#d dlFing tue last fiscal year nearly kl1.eslgss, and tHaE thg cost of collecting ths lnfRer rNNfHHs wa4 less by Sq0,sl7 than for She same pHrpuAe in the preceding year The pefeeutaav ef eusf of collecting the customs revenue Wks tess for the last hseal year than eYef before
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

Our relations with China, which have for several years occupied so important place in our diplomatic history, have called Tor careful consideration and have been the sub ject of much correspondence. The communi- cations of the Chinese Minister have brought into view the whole subject of our conYen- tIonai relations with his country and at the same time this Government, through its lega- tion at Pekin, has sought to arrange various matters and complaints touching tue inter ests and protections Of our citizens in China. m persaance of the concurrent resolution of october 1, 1890, have proposed e the Gov ernmcnt of Mexico, and Great Britain, 10 consider d conventional regulation of the passing of Chinese labOrers across our south eru and northern frontiers