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The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-02-11
SDCcfal Meeting,

The special call meeting of tht
Board of Commissioners met il
the office of tho County Supervisor
last Monday 9Th inst, All wore
present.
Regarding the unknown Negro
at tho poor farm, that the Super.
visor write to his folks if they
could be found and ascertain wh at
should be dono with him.
"A petition was orderd by tho
Board to DO sent to the Senator and
Representatives. at Columbia, re-
commanding that tho road tax be
$500 or eight days, instead of tho
present tax.
In the mattcr Of damages to w.
w. Clay tons place to- S. w. ODclls
was assessed ut $4,000. 1t was
moved that HOW commissioners be
appointed to mako changes in the
roads SO as to do away with this
question of damages, motion car
rcd. W. N. Bolding and NJ. A.
Bcggs were appointed Special Com
mlssionors to look after the matter.
In tho matter Of the road from
Fairviow church by Robinson's
bridge, u petition was filed
asking the samo to be kopt
on public.
lu the matter Of damages to J.
Reno Boggs and }. }. Wakelin by
road running through thcir lands,
the report of thoCommsisionors to
aasess the damages was read and
j. Reno Roggs claimed $25. 90 and
J.J. Wakelin $50. 1t was moved
to pay tho damages.
A proposition by the Probate
Judge, Clork end Shelf, asking
the Board to purchase safos for
each Of thom camo up. 1t was
moved that committee be ap-
pointed to sec exactly what 10
needed and find out what tboy
will cost. f.. +. Loopor was aD-
pointed committee.
The petition for a now road from
Flckens, 6. H., to Liborty was
read and was moved and carried.
That same be rc-survcycd John
a. Robinson, l.. D. Stephens and
u. NJ. Lynch were appointed to lay
off the road.
AS to the mattor Of tho Super
vlsors annual report was ordered
that condensed statoment of his
report be published and not in full.
In the matter of change in the
road near :Hughos'' mill, NJ. A.
Boggs was appointed as Special
| Commissioner to Law off tho road
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-02-11
From Nssc,p.

MIR. EDIToT: Since our last LET.
Ter, We have had s0mc extremely
cold weather, followed hy hail
slect, rain and wind, which made
it very disagrccablo.
Samuel B and Henry Looper
did the best job of macadamiz-
ing tho road with rock between
the Robinson bridge on the Pump
kintown road that 7 have seen in
tho county,
Supervisor Looper is beginning
to look into tho details of the
county business by this timo. If
Mr.. Loopcr can manage tho Office
as well az he can toll the story of
a big fox chase, we don't think
there will be any complaint.
James Richardson, colorod, is
teaching llourishing school at
Shoal Creek.
Joseph Looper, ST., is in better
health than he has been in several
months.
The grip in this community has
about lot tho people loose. Don t
Know Of any cases.
kev. j. ". Singleton Gllod his
,fs1 appointment in this year at
mount Tabor, on tho fourth Sat
"rday and Sunday and was the
guests OF Prof. j. NJ. Loopcr.
UNCLE ABE.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-02-11
1t is estimated that tho fro losso

1t is estimated that tho fro losses
IN the United States for the month
or JANUARY will not fall below ST.
OOO,OOO. The blizzard Of the past
week, extending over the whole
country, probably had a good deal
TO 90 with tho expanding tho total
OF losses from fire.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-02-11
The Peoples Journal.
LOGAN BTEIHHS.

Next Sunday is st. Vallen-
tines Day.
Gold weather is only leave
of absence.
DR. w. II. Field was ablo to be
on our streets last week.
Miss Anita Amber visited
friends in town this week.
Miss Alice Finnoy, of Ander
son, visited in Easloy last week.
Heavy north winds in this
month forebode fruitful year.
Mr. j r. Banister, Of Catee-
chco, spont last Sunday in Pick
ems.
Miss Matte Hoster visited
tho Misses Harris, at Fold, last
week.
The back mountains wero
covered with snow again last Sat
urday.
H. B. Hendricks shipped a
car load of cattle to Norfolk, Va,
last weok
For every thunder with rain
in February, thore will be a cold
spell in May.
Court convencs hore tho first
Monday in March, with Judge
Gary presiding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jsp. Morgan,
Of Central, is on a visit to r. A.
Bowon's this week.
M. f. Hester ia preparing to
erect a substantial barn on his
premises in town.
,~-Oconee News says: J. e.
Boggs, Esq, Of Pickens, was in
town last Friday.
The County Board Of Commits
sioners brought good crowd to
town last Monday.
-NIessrs. r. G.. Gaines and Jeff.
Gassaway, Of Central, was in town
on business last wcok.
The serenaders made excellent
music for several Of the pc )ple in
town last Monday night.
There wos a most enjoyable
sociable given at Mr.. G.. E. Robin
sons last Tuesday night.
-Rov. M. L. Jones is erecting a
neat and substantial cottage for
Ed. Hendricks near Field.
MIR Aaron Boggs who hiss beon
seriously i'll for several weeks,
is reported rs convalescing.
--Ex-Supervisor Hendricks Of
tho Table Mountain section, was
in town Monday on business.
w. w. L. Bright was in town
on business last weok Mnd made
a pleasant call on tho JOURNAL.
The road between horo and
Rocky branch should be looked
aftor at once. 1t is almost impas-
sible.
Mr.. j. r. Harris, of Field,
was in town on business last Tues
day and made the JOURNAL pleas
ant call.
-Thore has boon petition cir
culated to make Pickens school
district and Town Creok district
into ono.
Mr.. Martin Bowen and family
WAS in town last Wednesday and
spent ~ few moments in the jour
NAL Office.
The Pickcns High school, un-
der the management Of Miss
Carrie O. Sans, Is in Il llourshing
condition.
Miss Florence Bowen, who has
been teaching Il nourishing school
in Anderson county Is at home for
a few days.
Prof e. T.. DcPriest, Of GAL
loway, n. c., was in town on bus
mess last wock and called at tho
JOURNAL Office.
Mrs. D. J. Cartor, after spond-
ing somo timo with her parents
here, left last week for her homo in
Charlotte, N. G.
Miss Buelah Childs and BROTH
or, Oscar, OF Anderson county,
visited relatives and friends in
Pickcns last woek,
There will bo preaching at
tho Methodist church next Sab
bath at II IL. M, by tho pastor,
Rov. ". NJ. Itardcn.
--Shcriil' Mcdaniel will havo a
substantial fence put around the
jail soon. The work will be done
by Rev. NJ L. Jones.
Mrs. j, II. Newton has bcon
on a visit FOR the past wook to hor
father, Mr.. Aaron Boggs, of CAL
houn, who has boon seriously i'll
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The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
NEW POSToFFIOB BUILDING.

Following the inform alton, published
exclusively in THE CALL some weeks ago,
that work on the San Francisco Postoffi ce
would soon be commenced, comes the
welcome news that the supervising archi-
tect at Washington will be ready to adver-
tise for bids or June IS. THE CALL has
some reason to te proud In the premises,
as this paper has stood alone for months
in the fight for the early Inauguration OF
work on the public building, while other
publications seem TO have despaired of
any action with reference to the Postoffice
during the current year.
Together with this pleasant bit of news
comes the intelligence that Congressman
Loud is likely to succeed in getting an
assurance from the department that Cali
fornia stone shall be used. The granite
found in this State is admitted 20 be of
excellent quality and no other part of the
continent furnishes better marble than
that taken from the quarries of California.
fit is given to this State to supply the
material the benefits accruing from the
building of the Postoffice will be all the
greater; but, in any event, the employ
ment Of hundreds of our workingme in
its construction will be blessing, for
which hearts will be grateful in full many
a home.
The site for the new Postoffice, at Sew
enth and Mission streets, will soon be
cleared of its old buildings. the contract
for the purchase and removal OF which Is
about TO be awarded in Washington. II
all signs do not fail US there will be busy
times on that site before the summer ends.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
PcRSJNAL.

L. s. Rutherford OF New Zealand is in town.
j.. C. Davenport OF Spokane, Wash, is in
town.
Ex-senator D. W. p Mathews of sacrame nto
is in the City.
w D. Noble. an attorney of Fresno, arrived
here yesterday.
]. c. Steele, the wealthy dairyman of Pesca-
dero, is a. the Russ.
A J. Wilson of Sydney, N S. W., arrived on
yesterdays steamer.
George W. Collins business man OF Port
land, is at the Palace.
Captain H. E Boyes of Aqua Rica Hot
Springs is at the Lick.
w. D. and E. L. Godbe business men of Salt
Lake, are at the Palace.
Ex-Mayor l. R. Ebert has gone to Bartlett
Springs for short stay.
Francis Doud, the rick banker OF Monterey,
and Miss Doud are IN the city.
n. F. Hall of Brisbane Australia, is here on
his way TO attend the Queens jubilee
James Knight, an extensive livestock raiser
of Christchurch n. Il is in the City.
W. Cleg Brown, wealthy business man of
Victoria. Australia, is here on his way TO
England
G l.. and 7. NJ. Carnagie of Plttsburg rela-
tives of the great iron king are among the ar
rivals here.
NJ. Herrick of Portland, prosperous salmon
packer of the Columbia River, is among the
arrivals at the Russ.
P. T. Colgrove. supreme chancellor of the
Knights OF PSthias, who lives at Hastings
Mich, is st the Palace.
Henry Cox of London, Fellow of the Royal
Geological Society. is at the Occidental, accom-
panied by his wife and daughter.
Colonel Leekie of the British army in India,
ccompanied by several friends, arrived here
! on the steamer from the Orient yesterday.
A. c. Collins. who has been engaged in min
| ing in johannesburg, but who has been on a
visit to New Zealand, is at the Occidental
Edward Radbone, for many years a business
man OF oxford. England and " no has acquired
large wealth, is here on tour of the world.
/ A. Grothe, q met;alurgst of London, who
has been examining into the mineral resources
of Australia and parts OF the Orient, is at the
| Dec cdental.
| Colonel L Messaurier OF the ROYAL Engineers,
| London, England, and one of the British
directors in gold mines in New Zealand Is in
the CITY, after visit TO the mines. He is re-
| tired army officer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
TETUAN'S BLOW,

The slap in the face which the Duke OF
Tetuan gave to Senator Comas may turn
out 10 be The blow which frees CUBA. 1t
had the effect of making the Liberal party
in the Cortes fighting mad, ar: as a re-
suit the Ministry of Canovas del Castillo
has been forced TO resign. This in turn
opens an avenue for the return to power
of Sagasta, who il is well assured would
begin his administration by recalling
Weyler and offering terms of peace to the
Cuban patriots. These terms OF course
are not likely 10 include independence at
the first offer, but they may lead to an
armistice, and after that it is not at all
probable that the war would be resumed
1t is asserted that Sagasta is confident
he can pacify Cuba by policy OF reform
which he proposes to inIrust 10 General
Campos. 1t is therefore gratifying to
know that he has a chance of making the
attempt. II he fails 1t will be proof the
Cubans will accept nothing less than IN
dependence, and that fact well estab-
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
PATRIOTIC UTTBRANOES.

President Mckinley delivered two nota-
bic addresses in Philadelph on Wednes-
day. In the first one to members OF the
International Commercial Congress he set
forth in language clear and eloquent the
advantages of the Philadelphia Museum
of Commerce, the object OF which is the
extension of trade, 10 be followed by wider
and better fields of employment ana
easier conditions tor the masses. In the
other, az a banquet given in his honor by
the gathered commercial leaders of the
Western hemisphere, he delivered a noble
message 10 the whole American people.
Nor did he fail TO pay a glowing tribute to
the memory of that glorious genius that
beloved man and statesman, who seven
years ago brought the Governments of
this continent together and taught the
doctrine that general reciprocity in trade
required reciprocity of information" The
time was most appropriate for such recog-
milton, representatives of all the New
World republics being there within sound
OF the speakers voice; for, to repeat the
felictoas words of the President, 1.-THE
first great convention OF these republics
was organized by the matchless diplo-
macy of that 81 lendid American, James
G. Blaine
The President is always impressive, his
diction is almost classic, and his words,
rich in wi-dom, bear the i'm mortal truth
right home to the popular heart. The
plain Ieople believe in him, and his every
official act has been earnest of his pur-
pose to fulfill his promise to the millions
who erred not when they hailed the ope H.
ing of his administration as the forerun-
ner of prosperity.
To the country at large, patiently walt
Ing for the boon which Congress before
many weeks will have awarded it through
measure of ample protection TO labor
and industry, President Mckinley speaks
as one having authority, and his utter
ances serve as additional proof Of the
ripeness of his wisdom and the grandeur
of his character as a staunch and true
American. His speech at that banquet in
the City of BrotheTly Love would have
been remarkable and worthy of universal
applause had he spoken no other word s
than these:
Let me tell you, my countrymen, re-
suscitation will not be promoted by re-
elimination. The dlstrust of the present
will not be removed by distrust of the
future. The patriot makes q better cii-
zen than the pessimist, and We have got
to he patient. Much as we may want to
move out of the old house we cannot d o it
until the new one is finished. A tariff law
half made is OF no practical use except TO
indicate that in little while the whole
law will be done. 1t is making progress.
II is reaching the end, and when the end
comes we will have business confidence
and industrial activity. Let US keep stout
hearts and steady heads. American en-
ergy has not been destroyed by the storms
! of the past. 1t will now triumph through
wise and benefcent legislation"
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
MEN AND WOMEN.

Henry B. Cheatham, the colored man who
hes been appoin nted Recorder of Deeds for the
District of Columbia, is a large propertv-owner
IN the district.
Ex-senator Dawes, although so years Of age,
is delivering q course of historical lectures In
Dartmouth College
Mrs j. II. French has bequeathed a large
sum to Beloit College on condition that vivi-
section shall never be practiced in any depart
ment. II the condition is violated the money
is TO go TO the American Humane Education
Society.
Mrs. Josiah NJ. Fiske has given Barnard Col
Iege $40 900 to complete a wing of the new
college building on Morningside Heights
The man who was most largely responsible
for the passage of the act in the Iowa lie gisla-
ture making the wild rose the State flower
was Major S. II. Byers, the author of ''sher-
mans March 10 the Sea-
Mgr Merry del Val, the pspal delegate in
Canada, visited Toronto the other day and
made very favorable impression. In an ad-
dress he declared that true science and Cath
ollc dogma could never disagree, because they
are both from God.
Francis II. Pierpont. who was Governor of
virginia during the war, and who is called
the ''Father of West Virginia" IS living at his
HOIue III fdiTIuOuHt, OOu0lN, W. ' n
He is 50 years old. and though he is feeble his
health is good and his mind is clear.
The gift of the Rothschilds 10 the Charity
Bszsar fund is approximately 5000, 600; that
CT Emperor William $4,000. Nothing is re-
ported from her Maj iesty Queen Victoria, but
her court g es into mourning eleven days for
the Duchesse d'Alencon, one of the victims,
and perhaps that ought to have The moral
effect of a contribution.
The universities Of Goettingen and Jena are
in close competition for the doubtful honor OF
being the center of German student dueling.
In Goettingen not day passes that a duel is
not fought Not long since twelve duels with
more or less serious results were fought there
within twenty-tour hours; the record at Jena
is twenty-one within the same length of time.
John Fox Potter of Milwaukee. who was
Congressman from 1857 TO 1858. cele ebrated
his eigh tielh birthday on Tuesday. econ
! gresham Potter" says the Milwaukee Wis
| consin, was a sJalwart Republican, ana was
one of the first Northern Congressmen TO
stand up against the insOlence and brutality
( of the Shareholders in that body, who had
banded together TO suppress by intimidation
the utterance of Northern views regarding
slavery in the halls of Congress. His accept
! ance of challenge rom Roger A. Pryor to
fight duel in which he named bowie knives
as his choice of weapons. causing Pryor to
! back out, made him famous everywhere as
! 'Bowie-knife Potter"
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
INTERNATIONAL BIMErALLIsM

To advocates of international bImetal-
Esm throughout this country the declara-
tion made by the British Bimetallic
League, now in session at Manchester,
England, is full of hope and encourage
ment. While the necessity for inter-
national bmetallism was never greater
than at present, according to the league
report, it is confidently atfi rmed that
prospects have never been so bright since
1878. The friends of monetary reform are
called upon 10 redoube their efforts 20 the
end that a settlements on an international
basis may be finally secured.
Particularly gratifying to the league
was the re ult of the late election in this
country, which demonstrated the popular
favor for an international double standard
The Monetary Commission recently ap-
pointed by President Mckinley for the
purpose OF holding a conference with the
special represen .atives of the European
powers on the question of a common
timetable standard has more promising
ground to work upon than was the case
with the Commissioners who attended the
last international monetary conference
for since that time tinanciers have learned
much by experience, and the cause of
bimetlilism has everywhere advanced.
In England, the very stronghold of the
gold standard, many prominent statesmen
and thinkers who were formerly most
earnest advocates OF the gold standard
have been converted to the blmetalic
creed, which is daily increasing its num-
Der of aGherents. The same degree OF sue
cess has attended, its discussion through
out Europe. President McKinley's strong
com mission will help the good work
along
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
WITH YOUR COFFEE

81 can't hear a suit that isn't pending" said
Judge to young lawyer who was seeking
advice.
81 know 1t isn't pending" replied the young
man, in some confusion, "but it is about to
pend."-The Green Bag.
In New York man or men may purchase q
"growler' of beer and drink it in broad dnv-
light on the street, while in Harrisburg such
thing would result in the immediate arrest of
the offenders. No wonder rents ure so high in
New York.-Harrisburg Patriot.
All the world may once have been
stage, AS ShaE espeare says,
Where men and women simply made
Their exits and their entrances.
Bot all the wOr' d, to-day. is Just
way that's broad and fair
And ali the men and women ride
Upon their cycles there.
didn't you say that the former Miss Dash
away was defeated in her Campaign for
Mayor"
Ibid"
"Thcn, how do you figure out that she rules
the town."
"She married her successful opponent."-
Philadelphia North American.
Agent-Here is book, sir. every gentleman
ought to have-"Hints on Architecture"
Mr.. Smallpurse-Ih have no use for it,
But, sir, it teaches you how to build a beau
tiful villa, regular little palace, for only
$5OOO"
Il haven't $4,000. I haven't over S. to my
name"
''wel, the book is only $1."-New York
Weekly.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
PICTURES ON IHE LoLLAR.

A correspondent, who signs J. F. s., sends
the following to the New York Sun:
twenty years ago 1 was present while the
designer OF the silver dollar was cutting the
de- and the design was explained 10 me by
george W. Casilear, then chief OF the Bureau
OF Engraving at Washington. On the diverse,
turned upside down, directly under the date.
you VIII see the profile of George III little to
the lett, The head and name OF the British
hon just 10 the right of the profile OF D sraeli,
winch makes the iullnesS of the cap OF liberty
in the co D is the thistle of Scotland. the sham
rock OF ireland, and two sprouts of the wheat
OF America, and all surrounded by stars repre-
sentlng the thirteen original States.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

lished will 20 far toward convincing
the Spanish of the advlsa bility of
granting it. When it has been shown
tnat neither the savage methods of Wey-
Ter nor the milder tactics OF Campcs can
subdue the Cubans nor weaken their reso-
luton to be free. then Spain will surely
see the folly of continuing the hostilities
which devastate Cuba without in any
way benefling herself.
Under ordinary circumstances a slap
given by one dignitary 10 another hardly
has any more effect than to create q
scandal or lead to duel. There are criti-
cal moments, however, in the history OF
nations when very little things are needed
10 turn the wavering balance one way or
another. Tetuan's blow was given under
those conditions. 1t has knocked his
party out of office, and in ths end it may
knock the Spaniards out of Cuba.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
WHEELS! EERLS 1!

Ere woman took 10 writing books
She followed mans directi n;
She didn't think of gowns and looks,
Nor talk OF 'sex subiec ito -
Blu thR YOU know, WHs long ago,
When man was forced 10 till AID sow,
And woman, trampi- a under heel,
Toiled on before the powing wheel.
One day she rose ana left the soil,
And bade hi tvrant tend 10;
And yet she didn't cess- TO toll,
Nor. es for money, spend IT,
She sat her down md defty span
A GOV ring for her hu shand-man.
She Low, d the simpl- rock and reel.
And worked behind her spinning wheel
But times. alacSi have changed since then,
For now It's hard to settle
Witch men are maids. which maids are men;
The rose app ars a nettle:
For womai kicks at reels and rocks
a nd calmly stole mans knickerbocks,
And naught can quench their maDnish zeal
They mounted on the whirllHg wheel
a nd yet. wonder what twill be,
The cause OF evo ution?
Perhaps the Amazontc She
VIII change the constitutions;
Or fort une'> wheel may lower the proud,
And she who one dar calm. V powed,
Then came 10 mount the tire and steel.
May fall meath fortunes tickle wheel
New York Critic.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

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