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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14
THE SURE IA GRIPPE CURE.

There il no use suffering from this
dreadful malady if you will only get the
right remedy. You arc having pains all
through your body; your liver is out of
order; have no ann"tit"; no life 9" aiii5i-
ton; have bad cold; in fact, arc com
plotoly usod mp. Electric Bttcrs is tho
only rcmcdy that will give you prompt
and suro rolicf. Thoy act directly on
your liver, stomach and Kidneys, tone
up tho whole system and make You feel
like now being. Thoy arc guaranteed
}. W. Bclis, Walhalla, w. j. Lunncy's
Seneca, and ii. b. Iimmcrman's, West
minister, drug stores. Only so conts pcr
bottle.
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'EcnChCrs, Hnsfitutc at yVuIhuIln,

There will be Teachers Institute
hold in Walhalla from August LIST to 9th.
Teachers, advanced pupils and the public
generally arc cordially invited to attend.
The success, as well as tho continuation
of these Institutes, must in great meas
uro depend on the attendance and the
interest displayed. If no good is accom-
plishcd it will bo better to cxpend the
money in other ways.
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Fkr 'FcnChcI's' Institute

Will be held at Walhalla on August LIST
to 9th: Al teachers are urgently re-
qucStcd to be present. Trustees of
schools in operation arc requested to
give vacation for that week in order that
tho teachers and advanced pupils may
attend.
The committee on arrangements for
the annual reunion Of tho schools will
meet during the session Of tho institute.
The names will be published hereafter.
V. II. MARTIN,
County superintendent Education.
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0UR. UR.WESTMINSIlER BUDGET.
oNpUcTEp NJ n p. 3 eossE1,r, r.

WEsTMfNsTisR, S. O., July i3. Mr.. d.
u Little, OF Bold Springs, Ca, and his
cousin, Miss Ina Little, of GAINESVILLE,
Gao, wero guests of Mr.. and Mrs. CLAUDIO
Little last week. They returned home
on Friday, accompanied by Miss Bertha
Little, whose departure was very much
Misses Daisy, Marie and Christine
Dickson, of Atlanta, Ga, daughters of
Mr.. and Mrs, j. d, Dickson, are spend
ing lsomc weeks with relatives here. ;2s e
Mr.: Bruce n2y!e, of tho Bounty Land
noighborhood, was here yesterday.
Mr.. r. =. White, of Gr"onYilfo, ia hcre
this morning.
Mr.. G. W. .Marott, of Byors & Marett,
Atlanta. Ga, was in Westminster the
first of this weol< Goorges many friends
woro pleased to see him.
Friday evoning Rev. Mr.. Colley, of Lit
tic River, sustained painful injuries by
getting OF of passenger train No. 4
while in motion. IIo went in tho car to
assist lady, who was going off, and
bcforo ho could got out tho train was
leaving. Thore was a serious dislocation
of an ankle bono, caused by tho jump.
Chattanooga, Tonn., AFRO on q visit to Mr.
Jas. A. Kay and family Mr.. Kay has
boon quito sick several weeks.
Preparatory services will 10 hold in
tho Presbyterian church on Thursday
| evening, July %, ct $50. Preaching will
continue until Sunday ovoning. At tho
forenoon service on tho Sabbath tho
sacrament of tho Lords supper will DO
administered. Rov. j.. II. Dendy and
on that day, Rev. Mr.. Rogers preaching
hero morning and oyonins and Mr.. Dondy
preaching at Walhalla.
Town Marshal Goss has boon working
a largo forco OH tho streets this wcok.
Intbrosting services woro hold in the
Mcthotlist church last Sunday. Throo
now mombors were received in tho
church on profession Of faith.
Last Sabbath Rov. }. II. Dondy preach
cd in tho Prcsby ytorian church at d o'clock
in the afternoon. The hour for preach
ing on second Sabbath has been changed
and hereafter his appointment will be 4
u. M. instead of $50 p. NJ.
Miss Lillian Werner, of Walhalla, and
her fricnd, Miss Elise Duilio, of Colum-
bia, and Mr.. George j. Strothcr, of West
Union, visited Mrs. Hester and family at
tho Westminster llotcl yesterday.
Miss Virginia Norris, tho talented
book-kcopcr for tho firm of j. .t& J. S.
Carter, has gono to Washington, ID. c.,
to take amuch needed rest. Miss Nor
ris has boon with the firm for number
of years and has mover takon vacation
until now. Wc wish her n pleasant and
enjoyable visit to tho national capital.
Mr.. Jas II. Knox, eldest son of Mr.. j.
A. Knox has been appointed sub-railway
postal clerk, IIo went to Atlanta Mon
day evening. Wo have learned since
that he has been called to duty at Tampa,
Fla,, on mail service which was inau-
grated on account of tho present war.
Mr. Knox is a bright young man and
loves his work.
Good rains continue to fall.
Fruits and melons arc plentiful.
Wedding bells next month.
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Adit. Con. Chief Of st;
BuCkIen's Arnicn SaIyc.

Tho best salvo in tho world for cuts,
bruises, sorsc, ulcers, salt rhoum, fever
sores, tottor, chappcd hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin oruptions, and posi-
tivcly cures piles, or no pay rcquii cd. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Prico 25 cents per
box. For salc by ID. B. Darby, Walhaila; ;
w. j. Lunnoy, Seneca, and III. B. Iim-
norman, WCStminiStcT
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0cO,,cc County brotherhood.

ross church on Friday, tho 9TH day of
August noXt, at II n. III. The member
ship is earnestly requested to attend
Tuos. BIBB, President.
j. B. SANDERS, Secretary.
July 7, 1905.
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Revival Services.

Tho Rev. Arthur Craino, an eminent
Baptist Evangelist of Now Jersey, will
conduct revival meeting in Walhaila,
beginning on Sunday, tho 7th day of Au-
gust. Mr.. Crainc has the reputation of
being an eloquent divine, possessing
much of the Holy Spirit, which enables
him to accomplish much good wherever
he goes. The public generally arc cor
daily invited to attend his services.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14

Tho annual meeting Of tho Farmers
Mutual Insurance Association will meet
at tho Court House Oh Tuesday, tho I'd
day of August next, at IL a. IN. As it
takes majority to make a quorum, tho
members arc urgently requested to be
present, either personal or 10y proxy.
j. j. BALLENGER. President.
j. Is. SANDERS, ScCrctary
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TOkcCna Items,

ToKEENA, S. c., July 12.--As we look
your welcome weekly visitor upside
down and find no representation from
this place, tho garden spot of Cc0ncc,
we assume tho responsibility Of n ncws-
paper correspondent.
Farmers, merchants, teachers, preach
ers, and, in fact, all classes of men,
should bc very thankful for tho much
Dccded rains that have recently visited
our sundrad folds and set vegetation
on an offspring
We arc pleased to announce that Mrs.
j. w. Gibson, who has bcCn critically i'll
for several weeks, is very much improved
at this writing.
Mr.. w. +. Giles, accompanied by his
sister, Mrs. Joo Brown, Of near Tokccna,
paid a short visit to friends and relatives
Oh TugalOo river recently.
Misses Bessie and Daisy Phillips spent
Saturday and Sunday with Miss Lula
Rcodor, Of Oakway.
Quite goodly number of Oaliway
boys passed by our "burg" (P) last Fri
day on a fishing expedition. They re-
turned late Saturday afternoon aud
reported fine time and much good luck.
The school ut this place, which opened
Tuesday, 9TH instant, is in flourishing
condition. A. w. Singleton is teacher.
Mcssrs. Lee Sitton, Henry Burns and
Frank Lemons, three of our liberty
loving boys, have decided to make l1now3
their loyalty by joining tho volunteers
for Cuban defence. We wish for them
prosperous and profitable undertaking.
Nc thinks sec these true hearted, loyal
South Caroinians, fired by tho sacred
flames of patriotism, as they retreat over
half n dozen miles of Cuba's most rug
gcd hills after a Spanish victory. There
III some quiet cave or behind some hugo
prccipicc wo hear their murmurs with
but little variation tho pathetic lines of
big John" Underwood:
Home again! home again!
From this foreign shore;
The ''Spans' may como,
The Devil, too,
But III not run any more.
BILLIE BANISTER.
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Hex xnniuntion of Applicants.

Thoro will bo All examination of ap-
plicants for tho two vacant scholarships
in tho Winthrop Normal and Industrial
College from this county on Friday,
July 18th, at 8 q. M, at tho Court House.
V. f. MARTIN,
County Superintendent Education.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14
Reunion Orr's Regiment.

The seventeenth annual reunion Of
Orr's Regiment OF Rifles will be held at
Sandy Springs on Tuesday, August 10Th
next, commencing at 5 =. NJ, and will
continue through Wednesday. Promi-
ncnt speakers will bo present.
Col. q. Med. MILLER, President.
j. w. THOMPSON, Secretary.
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County Superintendent Educat


The following is a list of letters re-
manning llncallcd for in Walhalla post
Office for the month ending juno 3Oth,
1898: Miss Mamie Sattcrlicld, Miss Sal
lie Cleveland, Miss Margaret r. George,
Miss Mary I.ambe, Miss Florence Brown,
Mrs. Belle Grcggs, Mrs. II. B. Reid, Mrs
}. }. Wyatt, Rev. John Head, J. II. Bell,
}. $. Cowar, j. l.. IIuntley, Frank L..
Whittier, Tom Wakefield, Il. ID. Wake
field, Henry Cothran, B. Fcrgerson, Jos.
Gipson. Henry King, John Smith, II. f..
l.. Bell. Thato Brown. Persons calling
for any of the above letters will please
say that they arc advertised.
j. NJ. MERRlCK, u. Nj.
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COlOrGd Sunday School Convention.

Tho Oconcc County (ColorcD Sunday
School Convention Of tho Seneca River
Baptist Association will convene at st.
PanNs Baptist church on Friday before
the fourth Sunday in July. 1t will be
the largest gathering that we have had
for years. Selling on the grounds pre-
hibitCd. w. j. THOMAS, President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14

They aro determined to reduce thoir
stock, and tho way to do it is to slash
prices below any competition. Just look
at fow of tho many bargains thoy have
to Offer:
Silk Finish Null, worth 2Oc., will 90 for
lOc.; Figured Lawn, worth 200, will go
for TO-; Figured Lawn, worth 10c., will
go for &C.; All-wool Albetross, worth 25c.,
will go for 10c. Straw Hats, worth $l.5O,
will go for 05c.; Straw Hats, worth $1.0O,
will go for 75c.; Straw Hats, worth SOC. !;
will 60 for 25c.; Clothing below any for
NOR price; Suits worth $l5, for SO; Suits
worth $3.50, for 50; Suits worth IS, for
50, other Clothing in proportion.
Sec their Notion Department. silk
Mitts, worth Soc, for 300; Silk Mitts,
worth 25c., for 1Oc; Good Collars, Tics,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14

Baptist Courier, July II: The South
Carolina State Press Association met in
Grccnvillc last week. The sessions were
not very largely attended, but it was an
interesting meeting. Wcll prepared pa
pcrs were read as follows: GLOW to Man
ago Delinquent Subscribers" T.. il. Dc
Camp, the Gallncy Ledger; Newspaper
Ethics" II. a. l'rnnson, Times Mcsscn-
ger, Florence; "Wnman in journalism, !"
Miss Mary IIcmphill, Medium, Abbcvillc; ;
capitalization and Punctuation i'm News
"Charactoristics of journalism in South
Caro6na,' j. E. Norment, Ncws and Cou-
rier. Tho annual address was delivered
by Professor George B. Cromcr, Prcsi-
dent of Ncwbcrry College. 1t was an
admirable, thoughtful address, Impress
ivoly delivered, on "Individualty." The
citizens of Grecnvillo gave tho Associa-
ton cordial welcome and entertained
them Friday on Paris Mountain, where a
delightful picnic was enjoyed by visitors
and hosts. A largo party of the news
paper mon left Friday afternoon for
Washington and Baltimore and Norfolk
over the old reliable, tho Southern Rail
way, through whose generosity the cdi-
tors and their friends wcro permitted to
enjoy the trip. Tho former officers of
the Association were elected to serve an
other year, viz: Il. III. Aull, President;
III. G. Ostcen and w. p. Jacobs, Vice
Presidents; G. G. I.angston, Secretary /;
Francis Mclchcrs, Treasurer; Rev. Sidi
II. Browne, Chaplain. Delegates to the
National Editorial Association, Donvor,
Colorado, A. j. S. Thomas, T.. III. Aull,
M. B. McSwccncy, Louis Appclt. The
next state Association will meet at IIar-
ris Springs. Invitations were also re-
ccivcd from Glenn Springs and George
town. Altogether it was good mcnting
and we will be glad to sec our brethren
of the press meet in Grcenvillc again.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14

The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser gives moro plain useful infor-
nation about the human body and all
the ailments to which it is subject than
any other single book in the English Ian
guagc. 1t is really a medical cncyelopc-
dia in ono volume, a large, heavy book, of
zoos pages, with over 800 Illustrations
The outlay Of money, time and effort in
producing this great book was paid for
by the sale of tho first edition of ESQ, 900
copies, at $l.50 each; and the profit has
boon used in publishing the present cti-
ton of Il halfa-mllion copies, to be sont
absolutely without price to all who will
remit tho charge Of II cents in one cent
stamps. Worlds Dispcnsary Medical
Association, No. GG3 Main ST., Buffalo,
n Y.
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Vhani.s E&tendcd. 5S5 KS 81 I,
& Ny thanks are horeby extended to the
Speed's Crock and Clearmont schools
for contributions to tho fund for erect.
ing n monument to tho women Of tho
GonfedOracy in South Carolina.
S.s. E,3 EE v. Il. MARTIN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14
Now Candidates.

j. =. Kcoso is announced rs a candi-
date for Auditor.
James Il. McCary announces himself
as a candidate for Treasurer.
Mr.. }. M. Uunnicutt is announced this
wcck as a candidate for County Super
visor
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14
Union Meeting,

a union meeting will bc held with
Pleasant Grove church On July 10Th,
3Oth and 3lSt
Introductory sermon by Rev. II. w.
Nelson at 1870 A. M.
This following queries will DC discussed :
II Tho Importance of churches adia-
cent to each other forming pastorntcs
and settling their preachers in their
midst. Speakers: j. a. Noylcs, S. p.
Tanncry.
2. What should be done with n mem-
Dor Of our church who wilfully refuses
to pay his pro rata share of tho incidon.
tai expenses OF his church? Speakers: S.
G. Smith, w. o. Alexander.
). How can Wc stimulate careless
members to a moro active Christian
duty? Speakers: Marion Simpson, A.
w. Singleton.
4. Is it right to retain in full fellowship
n brother who charges enormous prices
for produce Speakers: A. NJ. Terrell,
a. i. Merritt. j. If. CLARK,
Chairman of Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14

10 Cure Constipation Forcvor ~
Tako Cascarots Candy Cathartic. 10c.
or 25c. If G. G. G. fail to euro druggists
refund money.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14
Where the Money Goes.

The appropriations made by Congress
dNTing tho session just closed reached
tho enormous aggregate OF 1902 ,527,-
90l. .l6. OF this amount large part was
called for to meet war expenditures, and
SILT, $50, ,220 was appropriated for sinking
fund requirements and to pay interest on
the public debt.
The war appropriations amounted to
$3di ,7SS, ,005. DcduCting these two items
and wo have left &il2 2,G03, ,G7G to meet tho
ordinary expenses of the government.
Congress passed no river and harbOr
bill ut the recent session, but there is in
tho treasury $14,03l ,813 to meet con-
tracts already authorized.
Besides the amount already appyopri-
atcd for war expenditures Congress will
have to include in future appropriations
Sl0,2l6, 1876 for contracts for war vessels
recently authorized.
Tho appropriations for war expenses
in detail were rs follows: National dc
fcnsc, March 8, $50, ll7,OO0; army and
navy. deilcicnccs, May +, $3l, 1925, 725.7l !;
naval appropriation, May 4, increase over
fortification appropriation, May 7, in
crease, &6,232 ,5S2; naval auxiliary, May
2G, $1,000, 600; additional clerks, war dc
partmcnt, May 81, 1927 ,07G.I5 life saving
service, juno 7, $4,000; army and navy
deficiencies, Juno 8, $lS,Ol5,O0O; ways
ana means appropriation, June 13, $780,
600; army, navy and other war expenses
for six months, beginning July /, 1905,
in general deficiency act, S22G, ,G0l ,2Gl .IG !;
expenses of bringing home remains of
soldiers, $200,000.
Tho appropriations under the various
heads arc given as follows for tho fiscal
year which began the first of this month:
Agriculture. S2,500, 0,202; army, $23, 1922
0S2; diplomatic and consular, 81, 1872
2OS.7G; District Of Columbia, SG,425,-
SS007; fortilication, $0,377, ,i0I; Indian,
$7,GG0,S ,Sl4.00; Legislative, $2l ,G25, ,SlG G5;
military academy, $l5S, S,GS0.23; navy, $5G,-
O0S,7S'.GS; pension, Sill ,233, $50; post
Office, 500, ,222, 300. rs; sundry civil, SIS
iS0, ,272G; miscellaneous, $4,000, 600; per
mancnt annual appropriations $ll7,S3G,-
22O, and various deficiency bills, swelling
tho aggregate to 1892, ,527 ,00I.l6.
Enormous as this total is, nearly every
item in it was necessary to tho proper
support of tho government and tho main
tCnancc Of its obligations. Tho wealth
and immense production of our country
will enable us to meet this heavy draft
without feeling it.-Atlanta journal.
Singing Convention.
The Oconoo County Singing Convon-
ton will meet aj Conncr0Ss Baptist
church on Saturday and Sunday, August
9th and 7th All classes and choirs arc
requested to send delegates, and to call
for the convention, if it is wanted at
thnir placo II It. M AEON prou;Inni
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14
County Cnmpnisn Meetings.

Tho County Democratic Executive
Committee, at its meeting on July 18th,
arranged tho following schedule for tho
county campaign:
Oakway, August 10TH
Westminster, August 17th.
Fort Madison, August 18th.
Long Creek, August 10th.
Double Springs, August Goth.
Chcohcc, August 23d.
Salem, August 9th.
High Falls, August 25th
Seneca, August 20th.
In order to meet the necessary OK
penscs of conducting tho county cam
paign the following schedule Of assess
mcnts wcro adopted:
Candidates for Congress, each, $50
House of Representatives., $1.00; Judge
of Probate, 80 cents; Superintendent of
Education, $l.00; County Treasurer,
Sl.0O; County Auditor, Sl.00; County
Supervisor, Sl.0O; and tho surplus, if
any. be proratcd among tho defeated
candidates.
1t was also provided that any commu-
nifty desiring to hear the candidates sha II
notify tho County Chairman who viii fix
the time for such meeting.
G. r. ID. BURNS,
County Chairman.
:. II. SrRIEIINt;. Sccrctory
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14

Bolts and othor goods in proportion.
Shoes and Slippers will 60 at o great
sacriflco-Slippors worth 00c., for 5Oc
Slippers worth 81, for Coo; Slippers worth
$3.50, for S1.05; Ladies' Shoes worth 81,
for 1925; Hamilton-Brown 50. Ladies'
Shoes for $1.05. M.
Thoy haven't space or time to tell of
all their bargains, but will offor great
bargains in all goods thoy carry, sucll as
Furniture, Hardware, Crocl,ory, Glass
ware, and oven Grocorios-the knife will
slash through ALL
You can got moro Meat, Coffee, Flour,
Ham and Lard for your money than any
whore olso.
Como and bring your money, and you
will not be disappointed. ..
co" Romcmber tho Place
C a R TNI UC Tp
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Farmers Institute.


The Farmers Institute of Oconco
County will meet at Seneca, S. c., on
July Tho 25th, instead of at Walhalla, as
announced by circular letter. BY Ordor
Of tho President, Horny S. IIart2og.
S. Il. STRlnLINu,
Chairman Executive Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14

An enemy to health is impure blood,
as it leads to serious disease and great
suffering. Hoods Sarsaparilla meets
and conpncrs this enemy and avcrts tho
danger.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14

Hoods Pills arc tho only pill to tako
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all liver
Ill,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14
IDS !. Mill Miles siaes vine B. !
a REfagoY ron THE
Effects cf Tobacco.

DHaHE excessive uso of tobacco, especially
Il by young mon Is always injurious and
undoubtedly shortens life materially.
MIR. Ed. o. Ebsen, compositor on tho Contra
Costa Re,ps. Martinez, Cal, writes; II have
used DIR. Miles Restorative Nervine and 70.
coivod much bcnoRt from It, was troubled
with nervousness. dizzy spells and slceplcss-
ness, caused by tho use Of tobacco and slim.
alant5. took nr. Mics Nervino with mar
volously good results. allaying the dizziness,
quicting tho nerves, and enabling nio 10
sleep and rest. proving in my case q vory
beneficial remedy" DR.. niles Restorative
Nervlnoi Is especially adapted to restoring
tho nervous systom to its normal condition
undcr such circumstances. Itsoothcs, heals
and Strengthens. EassNEES<SyVg
DR.. Miles Remedies %SN' eS','N1Cy<Ss5Ha
arc sold by all drug E%<>2SI, 90
glsts under n positive ETA .ssa"ssS SJ
guarantee, first bottlo Is kNlGE=NlRlGa :3l
benefits or money ro- SSfsaa*ovao M
funded. Book on dis ~
cases Of tho heart and fiSSf<r Edse,sH NH
nerves FREQ. Address Il siiSi
bHa n4IES MEDICAL co, Elkhart, Ind,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14

SDBRH MH Ecakncsa oaslly cured by
&9a~ nAN3S"ARRs DIR. Miles Norvo pastorS,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14
Singing Convention.

The Oconeo County Singing Convon-
ton will meet at Conncross Baptist
church on Saturday and Sunday, August
9th and 7th. All classes and choirs arc
requested to send delegates, and to call
for tho convention, if it is wanted at
their place. II. E. MASON, President.
MOTION Cox. SncrrLarv
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-14

5. y. STRIELING, Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
THE WORLDS MONEY.
The Gold Coinage in 1897 was the
Largest Ever Recorded.

WASHINGTON. November 2f-In hts
annual report Mr.. George 4. Roberts.
the Director Of the Mint, says: The most
important events of the fiscal year ia
the world OF government finance have
been the contamination Of the long
planned resumption Of specie payments
by Russia I'm gold. the reorganization Of
the monetary system OF Japan with gold
as the standard and the refusal OF the
government OF India 10 cooperate with
the governments Of the United States
and France In an effort "a establish hi-
metallism by International agreement.
1.-THE gold coinage Of the world in 1907
was the largest recorded amounting IN
value TO S33T 10 $40 against S1g5 500
In 1926 or the former sum STAG 622 1914
was recOinage. and approximately S29l,-
o97 .1fS, p net addition 80 the stock ~ sold
coins The principal coinage was by the
United states, Great Britain, Russia. Ger
many. Austria Hungary. France and
Japan. The NtraOrdlnary coinage or the
year f. accounted for by the prepare
lions Of Russia. Austria-Hungary and
Japan for their monetary reforms. In the
case Of Russia particularly. gold which
has been accommodating for years much
OF II in bars. was passed through the
minis 10 prepare Il for circulation.
1.-THE COMPLETION Of Pussia's plans or
monetary reform and the opening 10 the
uses OF commerce Of her great gold re-
serve systematically gathered wear by
year until Il Is the greatest single hoard
Of treasure the world ever saw. is IN
itself 2 most notable event"