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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-01-14

Patience is the ballast of the soul,
that will keep it from rolling and
IN the great storm.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-01-14
available and procarable at the small

available and procurable at the small
est cost to our planters is found in
dissolved South Carolina rock, sold
as acid phosphate.
Second. A solvent quickly-acting
nitrate is decidedly better for the
bright yellow type than the slow
acting one, because this type needs
to be pushed forward by rapid growth
to early maturity, SO as to cause the
plants to ripen yellow in color, and
at a time when the weather condi-
.tions are most favorable to the cur
ing process.
Third. The sulphate of potash is
better than the chloride for any class
of tobacco, because the chloride
imparts a greener color to the plants,
causing them to cure of a darker
shade, and Injuries the texture. The
so-called amuriate of potassium" is
unfit for any class OF tobacco and
should not be used. Being cheaper
some fertilizer manufacturers use it
largely, but it should not be used on
land where the tobacco plant must
gro.
Following the line of Major Rag
lands research we find a formula
which he has laid down as general
rule. For an acre of poor, gray, old
field land which is to be planted for
bright tobacco we find the following
laid down:
Dissolved South Carolina rock, i. e.,
acid phosphate. pounds. 200
Nitrate Of soda. ..l6G
Sulphate of potash. h...................ls .lsO
If the land is freshly cleared OF
forest soil, the following formula is
recommended:
Acid phosphate. ...... pounds. .16o %
Nitrate of soda. a........ .l40
Sulphate of potash. ...................12o
Total. ........ .,-... 42o
For an acre of long cleared land
which has been cropped upon for
number Of years continuously this
formula is offered:
Acid phosphate. pounds. l6o
Nitrate OF soda. ....... ....,.........la0
Sulphate OF potash. ..,....l4e
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

on Shos and how to i'm;
prove and elevate the business Shoe dealers
fepue with the public nasmuh cheap inferior
urged the public and sold high
wrought wonderful change The standard
OF the ladder We these obstacles
the trade produce stock of Shoes equal
ShOe anything short of this
Having realized years past hat the of Paul able
ecate the Fine Grade Goods early
Shoe Trade by naugurang entirely
introducing the worlds Cheap Shoe
Johns" all sides
high prices because OF their bg proftswe gradually
Best Shoes and particularly such
would sustain trade We
ofs grumbesti sales kept
and shoulders above other doing
ono7 ae the CITY, Ouf untng enterprise unlimited
now reliability and particularly unrlvaled
high grade Shoes have completely dmoralzed competition
we are the people that
Monday morning at o'clock shall
of Ladies' Fine Shoes which will
BILE for lady to buy wohe five
even you buy for ahead Lsen let whisper
Ladies' Fine French Kid or
k tops fancy or common styles regular $500 $3.50
Boots We take choice
stores ask only 1898; all widths
Ladies' Fine French Dongoa kid
tops fancy common Styles handwet
@4oO ana So0 our sale price, S29o ali widths and Sizes
adiesFrenh Kid Button Lace Boots
plain handwet flexible
$3.50; special price, SL98
Ladies' Fine Amazon Dongoa
sense and opera Styles patent tip plain Take
sale for SLAB This the kind Of shoes advertised
bargains for $500
Ladies' Russe Tan Button
take them this week for 99c.
Ladies' Russet 0xfords, handturned; price,
Ch1dfems Ruet Shoes, the
take them
Ladies' Misses Boys and Chirens
gum ear our price 49 Soe store ne
S25. Boys Misses 29 shoe
price, soc.
advantage Outing and Warm
weather Shoes OF all kinds
few days See Window Display EVERYTHING
goes at about halfprice
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
THE THUMB RING.
An Utterly Ugly, Yet Painfully
Popular Fad.

Without dwelling on the question of
taste that induces a woman to load down
every finger Of her pretty hands with
jewels, we must still rise in Indignation
at SO barborous a fashion as the one
that permits the wearing of band,
either plain or set with precious stones,
on the least attractive digit-the thumb
says an Eastern writer.
Flckle fashion is responsible for much,
but what our pretty. sensible girls can
see in custom smacking harparism
even greater than the piercing of the
ears Is conundrum past finding out.
1t is not bit pretty: of course it Is
odd, and therefore perhaps some of the
ultra fashionable set will adopt it. We
believe the Divine Sarah responsible for
this Cleopatra craze, but we all know
she does many things not advisable to
follow. Adopt her graceful swaying
carriage, for there is nothing in the
world more charming; affect her soft,
pretty intonation. for it is altogether
enticing, but do not copy her coitfure or
her pencilant for thumb rings.
A pretty hand always looks more
pretty when lovely ring or two adorns
it, for the beauty of one emphasizes and
combines with the other. Bnt when
the fat little thumb, shorter than all the
other members of my lady's hand, is
swarthed in a band half its length it
matters not that the pearls that flash
and glitter are worth a kings ransom;
they merely serve to call attention to
the fact that they are in place they
ought not to be.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

where l was. He told me. 1 inquired

where was. He told me. 1 inquired
how came. He explained.
What time is 1t" said l. Just look
at he watch in my vest pocket OH the
chair there and find OUT
The porter fumbled over my vest.
There's no watch here,' he said.
"'Wha' IS that?'
Your watch is gone.'
Where did 1t go?'
How should l know. You've been
robbed
Robbed? Don't sh-ee how could be
robbed. Never mind. You'll find roll
of bills in my vest pocket. Take it and
90 down and send me up quar- of
w-h-whiskeY.'
''After another moment of searching
he said: But there is no money here
either
"'No money? Thash queer. Had
some money. Go down and bring up
the clerk
''He did so. Before the clerk 1 had
the porter tell Of his visit to my room
and his discovery that l had been
robbed. Then l pulled off my side
whiskers and called the turn. The fell
low weakened at once and made full
confession.
THAT was my first and last attempt
to use disguise, and it also was the
only time ever knew one to be used
SucceSSfully."
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
A CURIOUS RAILWAY RELIC,
Specimen of the First Passenger
Ticket in Use OH the Railroads.

Specimen of the First Passenger
Ticket in Use OH the Railroads.
Chicago Times.
Among various trophies secured by
Chief Smith. of the transportation de-
partment, during his recent visit to Eu-
rope is small brass pocket piece re-
sembling an ordinary baggage check,
which is worth great deal more than
its weight i'll gold. 1t is of octagon
shape and OH one side is stamped the in
scription 81. e S. Railway" Bag
worth, No. 29.'' On the opposite side
the number is repeated. This foriu-
nately preserved relic represents the
kind and form of tickets in use in 1882
for 'open-carriage passengers On the
Leicester IL Swannington railway
The distance covered by tine main
line was trife over sixteen miles, and
the passenger fares charged were II
pence per mile. There was one class
only, and passengers stood up in an
open carriage, generally known as
tub, which was nothing better than
hlgh-sided goods wagon, having no top.
no seats, no spring buffers. These brass
tickets were issued to the various sta
tions, the guard of the train CARRYING a
leather bag something in the style of
collection book. having eight separate
divisions. one for each station. At the
end of each passengers journey his
ticket was taken up and placed in the
bag by the guard to be returned, re-
corded on the books and again used.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

guests of the house had been missing
valuables during the preceding two
months. Watches, vaiises, and. in short,
all sorts of things had disappeared. He
was utterly unable to locate the thief,
but all indications pointed to the con-
clusiOn that the work was done by an
employe of the hotel.
Il was inexperienced then, and this
led me to do what would not do now.
cross,,questioned all the employees.
After | had gone through the list 1 was
pretty we'll convinced that could pick
out the guilty man. AS soon as l ques-
toned one Of the night porters the fell
low began to explain to me how easy
sneak thief could enter the hotel, do
his thlevlng and escape without detec-
ton.
Everything he said seemed to point
to ali outsider as the culprt, and this
made me suspicious. The more ques-
toned him the more firmly convinced [
was that he was the man | had to deal
with.
'After leaving the hotel tried to
cuisine plan of action. l wanted to
catch the fellow myself. but he would
recognize me the next time he saw me.
So decided that unless disguised my
self in some way, l would have to suy-
render the case to new man. 1t was
my first important case, and [ wanted
to win. So went TO customer and
had him fit me out with false beard
and Wig.
THAT night about midnight had
friend of mine call cab, put me in it
and send me to the hotel. Just before
l entered the cab | took drink of whis-
key, poured little of the liquor over
my shirt front, dlsarranged my clothing
and smashed my hat. At the hotel l
was unable to get ut of the cab.
'The driver opened the door, dragged
me out upon the sidewalk and turned
me over to the night porter-the man l
was after. He summoned another
porter, and between them they carried
me upstairs to room. Throwing me
on the bed my man promptly went
through my pockets, securing a gold
watch and $50 in bills. Then he locked
me in and withdrew.
early next morning, before the night
force went off duty, rang the bell. The
porter himself answered it. L asked him
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

RcI lllfIl iflCO " pc.
1.-The detective found on the stage and
between the covers of the summer novel
exists nowhere else. People in general
do not come in direct contact with men
in our line of Work, and hence the stage
caricatures of the wild imaginations OF
penny-a-liners are accepted in good
faith by too credulous public.
81 $50 far as my observation goes, secret
service men do not wear cape coats.
SLOUGH hats and false boards and carry
'g0ld-headed canes or dark lanterns.
They Go not stand behind trees and in a
hollow voice eXultinglY cry 'Ah, hap
just at the most exciting stage of the
game. They do not drag their toes
when they walk, nor do they calculate
'Demnition. when they are 'foiled.'
1--we been In this business for the
past twenty years, and my work has
taken me all over the world. l have
personally met and worked with the op-
eratiyes of the best detective agencies
in this country and in Europe, and in
all my experience Inever saw any sort
of disguise used but once.
''When first began detective work
was attached to the New York city
force. One day was sent over to one
of the large hotels to investigate series
of mysterious robberies which had been
committed there.
''Ihe proprietor told me that the
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

The fresh-air fund home is at last an
Institution of 'the town. The roomy.
iiry house under the trees by Lake
Como is very homelike, both within and
without, and stands ready to take to its
sheltering arms the sick little ones of
The town. Some children are already
there, but room is left for many more.
The only thing required of patient is
a physicians certificate, and for
all the families who have no
regular physician. DR.. Ancker has
consented TO furnish certificates.
on application. 1t is hoped that the
mothers of the town will appreciate the
good to be obtained by their little ones
from an outing at Como, and will see
TO it that no little invalid is neglected.
The women in charge are grateful to
the public for the liberality of the do
nations received. 1t is hoped, however,
that the churches will be heard from
farther. The fresh air fund list. as it
now stands ic fOlIOuc.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
FEMININE ECONOMY,
The Most EXtravagant Woman
Saves Something.

The mostrecklessly eXtravagant wom-
an has vein of economy some where in
her composition. Economy is born in a
woman. 1t may not develop in man
ner to prove either beneficial to herself
or her husband. Yet there will always
be some point at which she will re-
trench, will look well to the pennies
and think and calculate with the ablest
financier, says the Philadelphia Times.
She may be willing to pay S10O for
gown, but will shop all over town to
save 10 cents yard Oh the lining.
She may spend s. for ride in the
park. but she will begrudge five cents
car fare while out shopping. She may
stint the table at one time, and be
wildly eXtrayagant at another. She may
ruin whole garment by the desire to
finish i, cheaply, which desire has re-
morsefully seized her at the last mo-
ment, but there is one thing in which
she never economies. When she loves
she loves with her whole heart. There
is no stint-only giving of all the
wealth of her affection. Therefore do
not laugh at her little economies;
simply remember that woman to be
womanly must be just made up of
those contradictions that seem so ridic-
ulouS to the average masculine mind.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
PHILLIS WHEATLEY CLUB.
A Concert for the Benefit of the
Chiidren's RuiIdinG

A Concert for the Benefit of the
Chiidren's Building.
The Phillis Wheatley club will give a
concert at COG st. Anthony avenue
Wednesday for the benefit of the chill
dren's building at the worlds fair. The
programme as announced follows:
Overture
The Appeal Grand Triumphal March,
Miss Emma Porter.
Duet: Love Shall Guide"
Mrs. William Smith. Miss Fannie Burke.
Reading. From Phlllis Wheatley's Writings
Miss Mae l.. Wilkins.
Charles Miller
Miss Susie jackson.
Piano Duet. The Witches Flight Galop''
Miss Alice and Mabel Berry
Recitation. "The Polish Boy
Hiss Drucila Dundee.
Poem deaf mute language) .tOur America:
Miss Blanche wilkins.
Miss Viola Berry.
Soprano Solo. ssLullaby,'
Miss Grace Wilkins.
Contralto Solo. THE Huntsman's Horn
Miss Fannie Burke
Recltat1on. -. The Little Workers.
Misses Fannie, Lulu and Minnie Howard.
Soprano Solo,. 80. Selected
Miss Lizzie Roach
Miss Lulu Griswold. accompanies,
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

more elaborate. They are now made
with ribbon ruchings, bows. loops,
straps, braces and other additions
which threaten to destroy their beauty.
Very long gloves are again to lie
worn. The newest fad seems to be
sleeves which scarcely extend below the
elbow. and for these the long -wrIsted
glove is Imperative.
The gypsy bonnet of half century
ago is to be again in fashion. In shape
1t is not unlike a round tin pie-plate,
with dent in the middle to serve as
crown.
Young ladies are wearing mannish-
looking suspenders, either of ribbon,
velvet or the dress material. They are
more conspicuous than becoming.
ParasolS are absolute masses of lace,
ruffieS and ribbons.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
Harvesters Wanted

Upen the line of the Minneapolis &
ST. Louis Railway. Upon Aug. to 6,
inclusive, tickets will be sold to certain
points at rate of SIS per capita for par
lies of five or more.
Formers and others should take ad-
vantage of this rate to get necessary
help to take care of their crops. Ap-
pication should be made to nearest
agent of the company of number of
men v-~1krA
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
DETECTIVES AND DISCUSSES.
Secret Service Men Do Not Wear
Cape, False Boards, Or Garry
Dark Lanterns.

F YOU ever at
tempt to write a
sensational nov
Ell of the latter
day varle t Y,
young man." re-
marked the head
of one of the
greatest de tie c.
tt v e OrganiZa-
tionS in t h i S
country to a Chi
cago Mail re-
porter, take a
good, steady look
at a real flesh
nd-blood detec-
tive before you
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
Stolen Property.

New York Herald.
Col. Kaintuck-He was lynched for
stealing. eh? Was he caught with the
stolen property on him?
Uncle Mose-No, sab, no! He was on
de stolen property. 1t was meWl, sab.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

j. NJ. Seabury. s. worth of groceries; Mrs
Charles Graus, one baby carriage; L. W.
Ward. one baby carriage; daughters of the
char, one rug one dozen large plates one
dozen small plates, one dozen cups, one doz-
en- saucers, one sugar bowl, one cream pitcher
three peppers and salts, half dozen butter
plates, half IL dozen individual plates seven
bowls; from Christ church charity commit
tee, fourteen window shades.
The ladies who have charge OF the
summer home at Como for invalid chill
dren ask either contribution or a loan
OF half dozen cots for use until Oct. l.
Tenders Of cots sent to the GLOBE.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
WHAT TO WEAR.
Brief HATS on the Seasons Late
Tancies.

EanCieS.
A Wide-brimmed hat with small.
peaked crown has trimming of rows
of narrow velvet placed fiat around the
crown anG clusters Of small loops and
ends at one side. Upright plumes with
curved ends stand up and nod over the
top Of the hat.
Skirts with puff at the hem, with a
fall of lace which almost cOnceals it, are
among the current styles. Dresses of
thick silk have three narrow ruff1eS of
velvet at the hem of the skirt, and leg
o'-muttoil sleeves and vest front also of
velvet.
Gingham, chambrey, zephyr apdlawn
dresses are worn for semi-dressy after
noon, They are elaborately trimmed
with lace and satin ribbons, which add
two or threefold to their cost.
COrselets are becoming more and
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
Skilled Labor in the Kitchen.

Chicago Tribune
A loud, rasping and impatient voice
rang out from the kitchen. 1t was the
voice of the new cook.
''Mrs. Blllur!"
"Well, Mary?"
"You told me to bile the water, mem.
and Pve been bilin' it an hour and
half. want to know if you think it's
done yetr'
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
Which +?

He-She's the most uninterestlng girl
ever met, though she is rich. She
can't say anything but Yes" and No"
Sne-Which did she say to you?
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
The Stump Of Genius.

Somerville journal.
More good things have been written
in literature with the stump of half
dulled lead pencil than were ever put
on paper with the finest of pearl-handled
gold pens. I
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

Nervousheadaches promptly cured by
BromO- Seltzer-10c a DO <<Ie.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31
Steel Cheaper Than Iron.

Washington Post
"rhe railroads are building bridges
almost entirely of stone and steel nowa-
days." said Donald Mclean, the noted
contractor and bridge builder, at the
RIGGS house: "Few people, probably.
are aware that steel is preferred for
construction purposes because it is
cheaper than iion. There will be no
more iron bridges built. A lot of old
broken iron rails will bring S32 a tom
whereas YOU can buy ton of bright.
new steel rails for S3l. The new bro.
cesses of making the former have cheap
ened the cost of production. and iron is
getting to be a thing of the past. The
old iron material is valuable. as it is
wanted for mixing with the steel.''
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

To all those who contemplate openinc
savings account we recommend the
State Savings bank, Germania Life In
surance company's building, Fourth and
Minnesota streets.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

of the figured material. Ribbon braces
are tied on the shoulder and ribbon
bows hang down gracefully at the back.
The gown is otherwise extremely sim
pie. LIE BARoNDE BREMoNT.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

Elizabeth More, pretty young girl
of EdgeWorth, with the help of a girl
friend, has recently built little cottage
for herself, laying the foundation, do
ing all the cafpentering and plastering
the rooms.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

Max O'Rell. alluding to a wedding
ceremony, says: "The French woman
gains her liberty, the Englieh woman
loses hers and the American woman
continues to do as she pleases.''
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

A list of musical compositions bv
women from 1915 to 1855 includes fifty-
five serius operas, fifty-three comic op-
eras and two oratorios, besides a few
cantataS, ballads. etc.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

Mrs. Tel Sono,a Japanese lady of high
education. who has been a lawyer in
Toxic, is about to open a school IN
Japan for teaching Christianity to the
native women,
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

Miss Tsuda, japanese student at
Bryn Mawr college. Pa, is endeavoring
to raise $4,000 to found scholarships for
Japanese women who will return to
Japan as teachers.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-31

Mrs. Sydney Buxton has written a
book entitled "Side Lights Upon Bible
History" which is published by Mae
milan. Mrs. Buxton is daughter of
Sir John Lubbo elk.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-12-25
a House In n Bottle,

Somo years ago II blind boy residing
In Chicago constructed miniature
house inside an ordinary four.ouncc
bottle. Tho building was mado up
OF forty pieces OF wood, all neatly
fitted and glued together. As won.
dorful Gs this mny seem, IL 10 only n
pnrt OF tho wonders of this sightlcss
lad. hitor completing tho house and
giving IL "linisling touches" TO his
hearts content, hc set nGout fns:cn.
ing tho cork in tho bottle, bat how
ho accomplished tho startling feat is
tnyBtory 10 this day. Inside the
bottlr, below tho neck, n email wooden
pei 10 driven through tho corlt. tho
onda OF tho peg extending far enough
on eithor sidc 10 prevent tho cork be.
ing removed from tho bUttlo without
the lower end being torn Off. The boy
himself Ia unable to explain how he
accomplished this lust und most as &.
tonishing pieco Of handiwork.- Y.
journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-12-25
Back SprRincd.

viii Richards wUH brought in from
Clifton last TucDlay night on the
train in IN unconscious condition.
Ilo was tnlicff to tho hospital aud DR..
lluziotJ WIS called. Ttichnrds' ar-
count Of the way ho wae injured ia
that he was riding II horse that began
to buck, and npfainod his back SO
that he elid OF onto the ground. lie
was a short digtlnrO below Warren
lio%ard's place, aud, by holding Onto
tho horse. managed TO reach How.
ards. Tucrc thcy let him lay for
thrco hours in tho cold, not taking
HIN into tho house. Howard iiualIy
chuckcd him cn tho train and sent
him to Dayton. llo is improving
very iaBt. Lyon CO. Times.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-12-25

B, who is n young girl, is seated at
ono end Of "a fifty foot vcfardn with
her mother, whilo g, who 10 pulpi
tating young man, is seated at tho
othor ond, all alone. Tho mother is
taken with headache and rotifcs.
Tho young folks aro attracted toward
zach other at tho ratio OF II foot and u
hali ovory forly.two seconds. How
long will IL take them to bump to.
goihor?-- Eschungc. Respectfully re-
forrcd to tho aenior class in tho High
School.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-12-25
SzSrgL1y,zsIy-yyJl
Zig Corn.

A stock oi corn containing six cars,
FROM tivo inches TO u foot in lcng;h, In
not n mOOstrOsity OF idaho roll but n
normal sample uf what this country
can produce. This stock OF corn is
from field MINORITY of which had
moro than two ears 10 the stock.
Idaho also has corn for tho fair c:gh.
teen feet in height from roots 10
tasscl. aud will lay claim to having
Tho tall"st corn III Tho world. Grow
inr corn with no danger from either
frost or drought, will bccGmc mn i'm.
por,ant industry in this State beforc
many years.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-12-25

Savannah (Mo) Dcmocrnt:--Mr.
DAVIS EDt, who lives wcs, Of town, has
IN hs possession an upcn.faced witch
that his grandfalhor presented him
about Gcvoniy years ngo. Tho grand
father vas ono Of tho fifty who
throw tho tea overheard IN Boston in
lTTb. llo was carrying tho watch
thcu. H. IL n good tiuc keeper and
has nOvcr needed any repairs since
Mr. Ent has owned il, and is Ia con.
Btant use.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-12-25

A qucrulous vito who was dcsirous
OF visiting tho cemetery said TO her
husband: "You have novor tnkcn
mo to the cemetery" "No, dear" no
answered, "tbni is II pleasure which /
have yot had only in anticipation"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-12-25

A French Canadian, whose name
was not learned, committed suicide NJ
Narlette's wood camp, noar Incline,
on Friday. iIo blow his brains out
with u pistol. No cause was assigned
for tho not, Tho puicido wus wood.
chopper.